Facilities Technician I, II, III

Town of Warrenton; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Warrenton is seeking Facilities Mechanics to maintain and repair a range of Town building systems. Staff diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components, including traffic signals and signage.

Work is performed with minimal supervision and includes record-keeping and safety compliance. Levels I-III cover increasing responsibilities, from routine maintenance to advanced troubleshooting and supervision.

Qualifications

• Performs routine maintenance and inspections on facility equipment, signs, and signals.
• Diagnose and repair standard mechanical and electrical issues.
• Assist with minor electrical diagnosis and repairs and maintain clean work sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot facility systems across Town facilities.
• Work on HVAC systems, lighting/fixtures, plumbing, and traffic signals as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, parts usage, time, and materials.
• Assist in training and mentoring of junior mechanics as level increases.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical repair

HVAC diagnosis

General labor

Education

Level I - Grade 8 High School Diploma or GED

Level II - Grade 9 High School Diploma or GED

Level III - Grade 10 High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Grade 8 - 10

Non-Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW

Performs intermediate skilled trades work maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting a variety of facilities systems and Town equipment. Work performed involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, structural, and other facility applicable components across all Town-owned facilities. Facility Mechanics may work on HVAC systems, lighting/fixtures, plumbing, traffic lights/signals, and other specialized building equipment/systems. Work is performed under minimal supervision.

Facilities Mechanic I position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Knowledge & Safety:Working knowledge of preventative maintenance and basic repairs. Perform routine maintenance and inspections on variety of facility equipment, signs, and traffic signals. Diagnose and repair standard mechanical and electrical issues.
• Manual/General Labor:Assists with minor electrical diagnosis and repairs. Responsible for ensuring clean Town equipment; maintain shop cleanliness. Includes water and wastewater treatment plant, pump stations and wells.
• Equipment Operations: Familiarity with applicable diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Administration/Compliance:Knowledge of policies related to facilities maintenance operations. Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety practices. Maintain accurate records of maintenance, parts usage, time, and materials.
• Additional Tasks:Assists as needed to accomplish a variety of Facilities related tasks.

Facilities Mechanic II position duties include Level I duties in addition to, but not limited to:

• Knowledge & Safety:Advanced mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills. Experience with diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical issues in a wide variety of various facility equipment, signs, and traffic signals.
• Manual/General Labor:Diagnose and repair various types of e specialty equipment including but not limited to traffic lights, signs, plumbing systems, etc. Inspect, repair, replace, and mount electrical components and fixtures. Perform specialized tasks such as HVAC diagnosis, treatment pumps and associated equipment.
• Equipment Operations: Extensive experience with applicable diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Administration/Compliance:Knowledge of policies related to facilities maintenance operations. Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety practices. Maintain accurate records of maintenance, parts usage, time, and materials.
• Administrative:Assists in the training and mentoring of Mechanic I. Assist with facilities purchasing and disposal.

Facilities Mechanic III position duties include Level I and II duties in addition to, but not limited to:

• Knowledge & Safety:Advanced mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills. Diagnoses and repairs major component systems of buildings, roofing systems, electrical panels, and high voltage 1ph/3ph systems, low voltage, three-phase, signposts and structural bases, traffic light systems, and complex computer-controlled systems. Additional knowledge of control wiring, VFD Programming, and troubleshooting.
• Administration/Compliance:Develop and implement maintenance procedures and standards. Assists with the daily operations of the fleet maintenance department. Assists the Fleet & Facilities manager with facilities budget management and resources control. Coordinate cross-departmental facility's needs. Negotiate with vendors and suppliers.
• People Operations:May serve as the Team Lead.

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Level I -Grade 8 - High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree - Minimum ofthree (3) yearsof experience of maintenance and repair on various facility equipment, signs, and signals.

Level II - Grade 9 - High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree - Minimum ofsix (6) yearsof experience of maintenance and repair on various facility equipment, signs, and traffic signals.

Level III -Grade 10 - High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree - Minimum ofnine (9) yearsof experience of maintenance and repair on various facility equipment, signs, and traffic signals. May serve as a Team Lead; must have minimum oftwo (2) yearsof prior supervisory experience to be considered for Team Lead.

CERTIFICIATION & LICENSURES

All Levels

• Valid Virginia (VA) Driver's License -Must have upon hire. If relocating to VA, a valid VA drivers' license is required to be obtained withinone (1) yearfrom date of hire.
• FEMA Incident Command Systems (ICS) -Must have taken or take the following FEMA online courses: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 withinsix (6) monthsof hire.
• VDOT Flagger Certification -Must obtain and maintain withinone (1) yearfrom date of hire.
• Basic Work Zone Certification -Must obtain and maintain withinone (1) yearfrom date of hire. May also have VDOT certifications that are equivalent to Basic Work Zone.
• IMSA Traffic Signal Technician II -Must have or must be able to obtain and maintain withinsix (6) monthsfrom date of hire.

Level I

• IMSA Traffic Signal Technician II- Must have or must be able to obtain and maintain withinone (1) yearfrom date of hire.
• OSHA 10 -Must have or must be able to obtain and maintain withinthree (3) monthsfrom date of hire.

Level II - Includes level I requirements as applicable

• Class B Commercial Driver's License CDL -Must have or must be able to obtain and maintain withinone (1) yearfrom date of hire.
• IMSA Traffic Signal Technician II- Must have or must be able to obtain and maintain withinone (1) yearfrom date of hire.
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone -Must have or must be able to obtain and maintain withinone (1) yearof date of hire.
• OSHA 40 -Must have certificate of completion or must completed training withinone (1) yearfrom date of hire.
• EPA UST Operator License Class B -Minimum licensure. Must have or must be able to obtain and maintain withinone (1) yearfrom date of hire.

Level III - Includes level I requirements as applicable

• Leadership Training -Must have Leadership/Team Building Training certificate from VRSA or other reputable vendor as approved by Human Capital. Must have or maintain and obtain withinsix (6) monthsfrom the date began serving as a team lead.

SUCCESS FRAMEWORK

The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this position.

• Knowledge of facility maintenance procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of facility management software and systems.
• Knowledge of safety standards and practices in an industrial environment.
• Skill in diagnosing and repairing various facility equipment, signs, and traffic signals.
• Skill in reading technical manuals and specifications.
• Skill in the safe use of tools, materials, and equipment used in facility and equipment maintenance.
• Skill in maintaining accurate service records.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, members of the general public, employees, Town Officials, and others involved in the performance of job duties; ability to assemble reports in a concise, clear and effective manner.
• Proficient in facility & equipment repair and maintenance techniques.
• Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision.
• Ability to operate a computer, and other facility equipment needed to perform job duties, proficiency in various software, including Microsoft Office suite; and excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

The following equipment/tools are commonly associated with the efficiency of the employees' performance of the function of this job.

• Town Equipment: computer including word processing software, printer, telephone/cellphone, calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and other associated office equipment.
• Shop Equipment: Engine hoist, Transmission jack, Welding equipment, Diagnostic scanner, Multimeter, Torque wrench, Socket set, Wrench set, Screwdriver set, Pliers, Hammer, Chisels, Files, Saw, Drill, Grinder
• Hand Tools: Ratchet set, Socket set, Wrench set, Screwdriver set, Pliers, Hammer, Chisels, Files, Saw, Drill, Grinder
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety glasses, Safety gloves, Hearing Protection, Protective clothing (e.g., coveralls, apron), Respirator (as needed), Confined Space Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment.
• Additional Tools: Air compressor, Impact wrench, Hydraulic press, Fluid extractor, Battery charger, Battery tester, Fuel pressure tester
• Please note that the specific equipment and tools needed may vary depending on the type of facility and equipment repair being performed.

*PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of the job.

• Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.
• Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.
• Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push, and reach.
• Work requires the ability to climb and balance.
• Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.
• Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.
• Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more, visual acuity of 20 inches or less, three dimensional vision, precise hand/eye coordination, the ability to identify and distinguish colors., the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Exert up to 20 pounds of force constantly, 50 pounds of force frequently, to move objects, and some heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally.
• Work requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS & CULTURE

The following are the Town Manager's Guiding Principles for employees. These set the foundation for trust, empowerment, and transparency within governmental operations.

Integrity.Do What's Right.

Empathy.Lead With Understanding.

Inclusion.Welcome Everyone.

Excellence.Deliver Results.

Teamwork.Thrive Together.

Accountability.Own It.

Our Town Vision and Town Values guide our actions.

EXCELLENCE IN ACTIONis what we live by.

We are passionate about what we can do for each other and the community through embracing change, adapting as needed, communicating, and collaborating at all levels.

We encourage and promote being the best version of ourselves through personal and professional growth that is supported by the Town training and development initiatives.

We know we perform our best when we are trusted, included, respected, and supported at all levels.

Come join us and become Excellence in Action!

This position requires satisfactory results of a criminal history check, credit history check, and/or drug/alcohol testing.

* The Town of Warrenton offers reasonable accommodation in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation at any time.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, and employees may be required to comply with the changes.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, natural origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any legally protected status. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We believe that diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas.