Facility Maintenance Technician – Full-Time Job Opportunity

City of Sugar Hill; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Sugar Hill is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician to perform minor repairs and perform preventative maintenance on city facilities. This hourly, non-exempt role handles mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and related trades to maintain city buildings and assets.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, two years of building trades experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years in building trades experience required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Implements and improves a preventive maintenance program.
• Performs light carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, painting and related upkeep work.
• Addresses maintenance issues in a cost-effective manner.
• Assists with planning and administration of projects for City facilities.
• Supports custodial services, energy conservation, and facility capital projects.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years building trades experience

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

August 10, 2026 | Employment, Employment Opportunities |

POSITION TITLE

Facility Maintenance Technician

DEPARTMENT

Maintenance

REPORTS TO

Facility Manager

Position Summary

The Building Maintenance Technician is an hourly (non-exempt) position responsible for the minor repair of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in city buildings and facilities, including carpentry, painting, lighting, and other building trade functions at a general level.

Position Duties

• Implements, and improves a strong preventative maintenance program
• Performs light carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, painting and related work in the daily up-keep of city assets
• Cost-effectively addresses building maintenance and related issues
• Assists with the planning, preparation, and administration of projects involving City facilities
• Assists with custodial services, energy conservation, facility capital projects, tenant improvement projects
• Keeps current with best practices in work methods, organizational structure, technology and use of materials in the field of building management and proposes need changes that are cost effective, provide quality of life for staff and patrons, are efficient and provide for redundancy and flexibility
• Monitors and ensures compliance with various required inspections for each facility (Fire Marshal, Elevator Inspections, Alarm systems, boilers, back flow inspections, and fire extinguishers)
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Desirable Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED
• Two (2) years of experience in the building construction trades, preferably in the maintenance of occupied buildings
• Hold a valid driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Self-control
• Maintain a clean work area
• Shows initiative on the job
• Accepts criticism and accepts direction
• Follows standard methods, materials, and equipment used in the building construction trades
• General familiarity with applicable codes
• Operate basic computerized software programs; Microsoft Word, Excel & Office
• Environmental and safety practices, procedures and standards
• Work on a shift basis, staggered work week, and be able to work unusual hours in emergency situations.

Considerable Ability To

• Communicate clearly and effectively in English in person, over the telephone and in public.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, tact, and excellent customer service while interacting with others.

Ability To

• Learn to read and interpret construction drawings
• Work independently and take action on work-related issues
• Take direction and follow established policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Work effectively as part of a group or team to achieve common goals
• Evaluate situations, identify problems, and exercise initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines
• Interpret and follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations with accuracy
• Perform heavy physical labor
• Work outdoors and sometimes in unpleasant environments or weather conditions
• Lift and carry 50 lbs. of static weight
• Walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet strict deadlines

The Facility Maintenance Technician has a primary focus on providing superior workmanship in the repairs and maintenance of city-owned facilities and equipment in the City of Sugar Hill by inspecting and maintaining city-owned assets and completing work orders in a timely manner. Incumbents in this classification must maintain professionalism and courtesy when exposed to stressful situations and perform functions associated with programs associated with typical public works operations.

The City of Sugar Hill is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.