Facilities Technician: Garden Systems & Maintenance

Cooperation Fund; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is seeking a Facilities Technician to help maintain the facilities and building systems across our Atlanta and Gainesville locations. The role may involve night, weekend, and extended hours during Garden Lights events to keep the Garden operating safely and efficiently.

You will inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other components, perform routine preventive maintenance, and support other departments with event setups while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Technical School certifications and/or training preferred.
• Building maintenance experience performing carpentry, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing functions preferred.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Paint, electrical, plumbing, and drywall skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Capability to diagnose problems on equipment.
• Knowledge of basic electrical systems.
• Knowledge of safety rules, hazards and application of accident prevention measures.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and extended hours during Garden Lights, Holiday Nights season.
• Valid Driver’s License with good MVR.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Routinely inspects facility, troubleshoots and makes repairs to mechanical, electrical, air conditioning and plumbing systems, as well as any structural elements on the property
• Perform a variety of maintenance/minor repair activities on interior/exterior areas including painting, drywall, structural elements, sidewalks, plumbing repairs, clears drain stoppages, interior and exterior lighting including lamp, fuse and ballast replacement
• Operate a variety of equipment to perform preventive maintenance, minor repairs and maintain cleanliness of property
• Assist other departments, including Special Events to setup events
• Perform the job in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines (i.e. OSHA standards) to promote a safe working environment
• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance programs as assigned by Sr. Building Engineer
• Ensure the appropriate inventory systems, records, files, material safety data sheets, supplies, equipment and tools are maintained
• Periodically inspect air handling units, tighten or replace belts, replace filters and grease components
• Maintain logs to document activity
• May perform additional maintenance duties as assigned

Skills

Carpentry

HVAC

Electrical

Mechanical

Plumbing

Safety rules

Problem diagnosis

Vehicle operation

Lifting 40 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School certifications/trainings

Job description

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is seeking a Facilities Technician to help maintain the facilities and building systems across our Atlanta and Gainesville locations. The role may involve night, weekend, and extended hours during Garden Lights events to keep the Garden operating safely and efficiently.

You will inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other components, perform routine preventive maintenance, and support other departments with event setups while