FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I

Okaloosa Gas; Valparaiso (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(a) retirement plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Okaloosa Gas is seeking a Facility Maintenance Worker I in Valparaiso, FL. This role handles routine maintenance of district facilities, interiors, exteriors and grounds, and participates in safety and cleanliness programs.

Responsibilities include basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry tasks, equipment upkeep, and assisting in creating maintenance procedures with the System Planning Superintendent. Valid Florida driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• High School plus 2–4 years of experience or an Associate's degree with 0–2 years of experience.
• Basic plumbing, sheetrock repair, painting and carpentry skills.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math; familiarity with MS Office.
• Familiarity with day-to-day maintenance of facility systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance for District facilities interiors, exteriors and grounds.
• Inspect monthly fire extinguishers, AEDs and smoke detectors.
• Repair and maintain grounds; troubleshoot irrigation systems and perform spot spraying.
• Use hand-held tools and equipment such as pressure washers and drills safely.
• Assist in moving furniture and maintaining cleanliness and safety of facilities.
• Create procedural manuals with supervisor for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Plumbing

Sheetrock repair

Painting

Carpentry

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Reading/writing/basic math

Facility systems maintenance

Education

High School + 2–4 years exp

Associates Degree + 0–2 years exp

Job description

POSITION TITLE: FACILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER I

POSITION ID NUMBER: 4405

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: System Planning Superintendent

PAY GRADE: 103 - $20.33 PER HOUR/$42,286.40 YEARLY

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT - HOURLY

KEY WORDS: GROUNDSKEEPER, MAINTENANCE WORKER, HANDYMAN, CUSTODIAN, REPAIR, MAINTAIN, JANITOR

JOB SUMMARY

Provides basic skills to perform routine maintenance duties relevant to the upkeep of District facilities, both interiors and exteriors, and grounds.

Incumbents in this position will be held to the District's Gold Standard for Customer Service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts preventative, routine, and scheduled maintenance for all District facilities, to include: changing air filters, changing light bulbs, changing ballasts, A/C unit drainage, plumbing and electrical repairs, etc.
2. Inspects monthly all buildings fire extinguishers, AED, Smoke detectors.
3. Assists in moving furniture and other equipment as requested or in the performance of duties as needed.
4. Assists in maintenance of all organization facilities’ for cleanliness and safety to include: replacing light bulbs, damaged ceiling tiles, and exit lights.
5. Cleans equipment; maintains cleanliness and order in assigned storage rooms.
6. Operates various hand-held manual, electrical and gas-powered tools and equipment (i.e., pressure washer, vacuum cleaner, saws, and drills, etc.)
7. Maintains all facilities’ cleanliness and safety, to include: emptying trash cans, recycle bins and removal of cardboard or other larger items.
8. Repairs and maintains assigned grounds by troubleshooting irrigation system and making needed repairs.
9. Performs spot spraying to control insects and sets traps for rodents complying with EPA standards and guidelines.
10. Occasional basic handyman functions, to include painting, carpentry, sheetrock repair, minor electrical and plumbing repairs.
11. Works with System Planning Superintendent to create procedural manuals for tasks related to the role of a Facility Maintenance Worker I.
12. Repairs and maintains assigned grounds by cleaning, planting, fertilizing, mowing, pruning, and troubleshooting.
13. Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

The preceding is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities enumerated are all essential job functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School plus two to four years of experience - or

Two years of college (Associates Degree) plus zero to two years of experience.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

1. Experienced in basic plumbing, sheetrock repair, painting, and carpentry.
2. Knowledge to use personal computer and printers; familiarity with MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
3. Comprehension to read, write and perform basic counting and mathematics.
4. Familiarity with operation and day-to-day maintenance of usual facility systems and equipment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

1. Must possess and maintain valid Florida driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the District and its insurers.
2. Skill in use of a personal computer and peripherals; ability to use accepted District software applications.
3. Demonstrated safe driving skills; knowledge of applicable safety standards for facilities.

OTHER FACTORS

1. Must be appropriately dressed in a clean and neat District authorized uniform during work hours.
2. Physical Effort: Requires bending, stooping, crawling, climbing and moderate lifting. Must be capable of working from ladders, elevated areas and in small areas.
3. Working Conditions and Hazards: Works inside and outside. Exposed to rain and seasonal weather extremes. Must be able to work with power tools and other hazardous equipment.
4. DRUG TESTING FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS: Employees in this classification will be tested for illegal drugs in accordance with the District's Drug Free Workplace Policy.

BENEFITS

• BCBS Medical 100% employer paid for employee, 92% employer paid for family
• BCBS Dental 100% employer paid for employee or family
• BCBS Vision
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance 100% employer paid
• Short Term Disability 100% employer paid
• Long Term Disability 100% employer paid
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment 100% employer paid
• AFLAC supplemental insurance
• Air Ambulance insurance
• Pet insurance
• Vacation Leave (80 hours per year) accrual based for the first 5 years, increases thereafter
• Sick Leave (80 hours per year) accrual based
• 11 Paid Holidays, includes 2 days for Thanksgiving and 2 days for Christmas
• 401(a) 8% Employer Defined Contribution Retirement, (employer paid, does not require employee contributions)
• 457(b) Employee Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Gym reimbursement/incentive up to $50 per month
• Health Fair 100% employer paid
• Wellness Program w/ incentives
• Safety shoe reimbursement up to $150 per year
• Uniforms 100% employer paid
• Employer Assistance (Counseling) Program
• Employee Events - Spring Crawfish Boil, Summer Picnic, Thanksgiving Lunch, Annual Banquet/Holiday Party
• and up to $3,500 annual education reimbursement.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 850-729-4700 or [e-mail] for assistance.