Facilities Trades Technician - General Trades

City of Grand Prairie; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grand Prairie is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and HVAC tasks across city facilities. The role emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and adherence to codes.

You will support construction projects, operate equipment, and maintain records. Strong reading skills and a HS diploma are required, with two years’ related experience and a Texas driver's license.

Qualifications

• Formal Education / Knowledge: Level of knowledge equivalent to HS diploma/GED. Read and understand written instructions; understand simple processes and routine operation of tools and equipment. Supplemental training in HVAC, plumbing, electrical technology, construction or related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintains facilities by performing electrical, carpentry, plumbing, grounds, and mechanical repairs; troubleshooting maintenance issues; painting interior/exterior walls and related tasks.
• Assists with construction projects: remodels of offices, restrooms, roofing, concrete work, painting, plumbing; installing barricades; inspecting sites for hazards; installing decorations.
• Maintains facility systems including generators, HVAC, electrical equipment, lighting, fountains and water features; uses pressure washer for cleaning and graffiti removal.
• Operates and maintains facilities and support equipment: lifts, pressure washers, powered tools.
• Creates and updates reports and documents services performed.
• Maintains supplies by inventory, processing requests, ordering from vendors, and unloading deliveries.
• Provides customer service to the public and employees while ensuring safety and security.

Education

HS diploma/GED

Job description

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the facilities by safely performing electrical, carpentry, plumbing, grounds, and mechanical repairs, including, but not limited to, troubleshooting maintenance issues; painting interior and exterior walls, texturing and drywall repairs, ceilings and fixtures, doors and closures, windows and cabinets, locksmithing, HVAC, plumbing except those that require the attention of a licensed specialist.
• Assists with construction projects: remodel of offices, restrooms, roofing, and concrete, sheetrock, painting, and plumbing; installing pole and gate barricades; inspecting sites for hazards; installing decorations.
• Maintains the facilities systems including, but not limited to, large generator maintenance, electrical and electronic equipment including air conditioning and heating systems, repairing and replacing interior and exterior lights and parts of lighting system. Preserves condition of fountains by maintaining water chemistry, electrical motor and pump repairs. Using the pressure washer to clean, and for the removal of graffiti.
• Operates and maintains facilities and support equipment, including but not limited to lifts, pressure washers, and powered tools.
• Creates and updates reports and documents services performed.
• Maintains supplies by taking inventory; reviewing supply requests; may be ordering supplies from vendors; and unloading supplies as they arrive.
• Provides customer service to the public and employees by providing information as requested; and ensuring the safety and security of employees and customers.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Formal Education / Knowledge: Level of knowledge equivalent to HS diploma/GED. Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of tools and equipment. Supplemented by specialized training in HVAC, plumbing, electrical technology, construction or a related field.
• Experience: Two years’ experience in a related field.
• Certification and Other Requirements: Valid Texas Class C Driver's License.