Facilities Support Technician

City of Wylie, Texas; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick leave

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Recreation membership

Job summary

City of Wylie, Texas is seeking a Facility Support Technician to perform custodial and maintenance duties across city buildings and facilities. The role includes cleaning, basic repairs in electrical, plumbing, and carpentry, and assisting with project tasks to keep facilities in good working order.

The position requires a high school diploma, at least one year of maintenance experience, a valid driver's license, and completion of NIMS training after hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in building maintenance or equivalent.
• Preferred certifications in HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing.
• Valid Driver's License; Texas license within 60 days of hire.
• Completion of NIMS training after hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial and maintenance duties in city buildings and facilities.
• Address custodial, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, construction tasks; drywall, carpentry, roofing as needed.
• Identify and report maintenance needs to supervisor; supply list preparation.
• Perform preventive maintenance, caulking, simple repairs to doors and windows.
• Operate city vehicle for department tasks and ensure public facilities are well-kept.

Skills

Custodial experience

Maintenance skills

HVAC basics

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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General Summary

Why work for the City of Wylie?

The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests. By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all.

How We Accomplish Our Mission

Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals.

The City of Wylie's Facilities division is seeking a Facility Support Technician. The selected applicant will perform routine custodial and maintenance duties of all city buildings and other facilities. The duties and responsibilities encompass custodial, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, construction and facility remodeling which includes drywall, carpentry and roofing. This position will ensure that city facilities are in good working order by performing all phases of building maintenance.

General supervision is provided by the Facilities Supervisor.

The Facilities division works four ten hour days each week.

Essential Job Functions

• Clean and disinfect office areas, public meeting areas and restroom facilities including fixtures, sinks, urinals and toilets; and replenish supplies in restrooms.
• Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors; vacuum and clean carpets.
• Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, and fixtures.
• Wash windows, mirrors, and door glass.
• Clean tables and countertops.
• Empty, clean, and disinfect waste receptacles.
• Remove waste and recyclables from buildings and transport to designated collection areas.
• Identify and report maintenance needs to the supervisor.
• Provide the supervisor with a list of supplies and materials needed.
• Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.
• Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers and others.
• Troubleshoots maintenance problems involving electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment repair or replacement.
• Performs preventive building maintenance duties, caulks windows and doors, repairs and replaces broken windows.
• Performs routine plumbing repairs which include unstopping toilets, sinks or urinals, and fixing water leaks, leaking faucets, and water fountains.
• Performs routine electrical repairs which include changing light bulbs or fluorescent lamps and assisting in repairing ballast and light fixtures.
• Purchases supplies, equipment, and materials as directed.
• Assembles and moves furniture, hangs pictures and bulletin boards, makes name plates, moves and sets up tables and chairs.
• Repairs and replaces door knobs or locks, repairs door closures, patches holes in walls.
• Paints interior and exterior walls.
• Operates a motor vehicle in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
• Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent. One year of experience in building maintenance, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Preferred certifications in HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing. Valid Driver's License. Must have Texas Driver's License within 60 days of hire. Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management after hire.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Retirement benefits with Texas Municipal Retirement System. Contributions by payroll deduction. Employee contributes at 7% level. City matches 200% of employee contribution. Mandatory.
• Deferred compensation - Nationwide and Edward Jones. The City does not contribute. Employee contributions by pre and post-tax payroll deduction. Optional.
• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription insurance PPO and HDHP/HSA plans. PPO - Employee pays $50 per pay period for employee only coverage and 60% of dependent premiums, the City covers 40% of dependent premiums. HDHP/HSA - City pays full premium costs for employee only coverage and 50% of dependent premiums.
• Flexible Spending Account - allows for pre-tax deduction for eligible medical expenses as well as dependent care expenses. Optional.
• Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan - City contributes $1000 for employee only coverage and $200 for employee + one dependent or more coverage.
• Life insurance - 2x annual salary through New York Life. Fully paid by City and 1x annual salary through TMRS. Total of 3x annual base salary.
• Long-Term Disability for all full-time City employees.
• Thirteen paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and one floating holiday.
• Vacation - Earn three weeks of vacation in the first year.
• Sick leave accrues each full pay period.
• Sick leave conversion to vacation leave (once per year in January).
• Sick leave buy back (if budget allows; once per year).
• Bereavement leave, military leave, jury duty leave.
• Longevity pay $8 per month of service; paid once per year.
• Workers' compensation benefits
• Tuition reimbursement - $2,000 per year.
• Direct Deposit - City of Wylie Payroll will deposit employee paycheck to any bank accepting wire transfers.
• Family and Medical Leave Policy as described by federal legislation.
• Free Recreation Center family membership.
• City pays every two weeks. (26 pay periods per year)