Facility Maintenance Technician

City of Bryan; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bryan is seeking a maintenance technician to perform semi-skilled to skilled tasks in maintaining and repairing city buildings and park facilities. You will conduct repairs, carpentry, and maintenance tasks as needed, ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality regulations.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, along with a minimum of three years of experience in construction or building maintenance. Successful candidates will demonstrate reliability, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in general construction trades or building maintenance.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate tools and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, diagnostic, and repairs on building equipment.
• Conduct carpentry work for various installations and renovations.
• Inspect and maintain equipment and facilities.

Skills

Building maintenance knowledge

Carpentry

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

City vehicles

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs semi‑skilled to skilled routine daily tasks in the maintenance, repair, and construction of City of Bryan buildings and park facilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs maintenance, diagnostic, and repairs on equipment in buildings as needed.
• Performs carpentry work in the installation/renovation/construction of cabinets, shelves, trim work, desks, furnishings, and other facility equipment as needed.
• Installs, maintains, and/or repairs flooring, ceilings, sheetrock, doors, windows, and other building structures as needed.
• Applies finishes, including but not limited to paint and stain, to various surfaces.
• Installs and repairs locks.
• Performs maintenance on overhead door hardware and operators.
• Assists other maintenance technicians as needed; provides instruction, training, and guidance to new and/or less experienced maintenance technicians.
• Performs all work in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety.
• Inspects jobs upon completion and ensures areas are clean; cleans and maintains shop area and equipment.
• Assists in the maintenance of parks.
• Sets up and tears down materials and equipment for special events.
• Maintains accurate and complete work records.
• Adheres to after‑hours, weekend, and holiday standby requirements as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must possess at least three (3) years of experience in the general construction trade(s) and/or building maintenance.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• The methods, materials, practices, and techniques used in building maintenance, construction, and repair.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Learn job‑related procedures and techniques, primarily through verbal instruction, observation, and on‑the‑job training.
• Safely and efficiently operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in performing essential functions.
• Inspect buildings and equipment to locate conditions needing repair.
• Enter, record, and/or maintain documentation of work performed.
• Perform work independently based on broad instructions and general supervision.
• Perform moderate to heavy manual labor outdoors in temperature extremes for extended periods.
• Identify maintenance needs and take corrective actions.
• Be constantly alert and aware of safe working practices and workplace hazards; ability to initiate positive and appropriate corrective action in the event of a sudden accident or equipment failure.
• Comply with City and department administrative directives, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrate satisfactory performance and a willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Provide management with sound, positive advice, and information concerning the incumbent’s area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
• Must be able to access facilities that house Texas Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) System data. As a result, the person selected for the position cannot possess a felony or Class A misdemeanor conviction; or a Class B misdemeanor conviction within the past 10 years.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include but are not limited to: sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, crawling, climbing, and using hands and fingers to operate equipment and to lift, carry, or move objects up to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors and outdoors. While in the field this position is exposed to inclement weather, temperature extremes, rough/uneven terrain, moving mechanical parts/equipment, noise, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, chemicals, odors, fumes, dust, pollen, and other airborne particles.

Equipment

Work shall be performed with tools, appliances, and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority, or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations. Equipment may include but is not limited to: hand tools, power tools, phones, and city vehicles/equipment.

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ‘at‑will’ relationship.