Facilities & Systems Technician (On-Call)

Montgomery County Pennsylvania; Eagleville (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Department of Public Safety in Pennsylvania seeks an Assistant Technician to support electrical, mechanical, and environmental systems across DPS facilities, including the 9-1-1 Center and remote tower sites. The role includes inspections, responding to service calls, and coordinating with vendors to maintain uninterrupted service.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in facilities maintenance, knowledge of BAS/HVAC/electrical systems, strong communication skills, and a PA

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in facilities maintenance or closely related field.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building automation systems (BAS).
• Excellent oral presentation and writing skills with customers, management, and peers.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics, circuitry, and blueprints.
• Basic computer skills (email, internet, word processing).
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and maintenance of equipment, systems, and facilities per diagrams and manuals.
• Perform daily/weekly inspections of DPS sites, mechanical spaces, roofs, and grounds.
• Respond to service calls for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and carpentry tasks.
• Respond to emergencies to trace, troubleshoot, and repair problems.
• Maintain DPS Communications Center equipment and systems daily/weekly.
• Coordinate with contractors and manage building systems to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Establish professional relations with staff, vendors, and the public; promote safety and customer service.
• Assist with on-call schedule after hours, holidays, and weekends as directed.
• Work independently with minimal guidance; monitor facility performance and trigger repairs as needed.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports per laws and department policies.
• Inspect and report need for preventive maintenance on equipment, premises, and supplies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

HVAC knowledge

BAS knowledge

Reading schematics

Time management

Customer service

Driver's license

Job description

Montgomery County Department of Public Safety in Pennsylvania seeks an Assistant Technician to support electrical, mechanical, and environmental systems across DPS facilities, including the 9-1-1 Center and remote tower sites. The role includes inspections, responding to service calls, and coordinating with vendors to maintain uninterrupted service.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in facilities maintenance, knowledge of BAS/HVAC/electrical systems, strong communication skills, and a PA