Facility Technician I - III [1508/25/10]

The City of Euless, TX; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Euless is seeking Facility Technicians at levels I, II, and III to assist in the maintenance of city properties, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. Successful candidates will be trained for their respective roles and must have certifications relevant to facility management. This opportunity is ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on environment and enjoy contributing to community service.

Qualifications

• Must possess certifications in two major facility-related fields for Tech II.
• Electrical Apprentice certification required or ability to obtain within one year.
• Three years of experience required for Tech II and III.

Responsibilities

• Assist in repairs and maintenance of facilities and related equipment.
• Perform general custodial duties.
• Be available for 24-hour call and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Basic knowledge of tools and equipment

Good mechanical and technical ability

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility Technician I - III [1508/25/10]

• Type: Full Time
• Posted Date: 03/18/2025

JOB SUMMARY:

Facility Tech I: Under direct supervision, the Facility Tech I is responsible for assisting in the installation, repair, and maintenance of City facilities, buildings, grounds, and related equipment. Facility Tech I is the entry level, trainee, and first working level in the Facility Tech job family. Persons employed in this class work initially under immediate supervision and receive detailed instructions and training for assignments. A Facility Tech I is considered a trainee and is expected to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to advance to the next level of Facility Tech II. Employees are expected to progress to the point of being able to perform assigned tasks independently with only general supervision.

Facility Tech II: Under general supervision, the Facility Tech II is responsible for performing installation, repair, and maintenance of City facilities, buildings, grounds, and related equipment. Assists in the oversight and training of less experienced personnel. Positions are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Facility Tech I level, or, when filled from the outside, requires prior directly related work experience.

Facility Tech III: Under minimal supervision, the Facility Tech III is responsible for performing the installation, repair, and maintenance of City facilities, buildings, grounds, and related equipment. The Facility Tech III assumes responsibility of the Fleet & Facilities Department in the Supervisor’s absence. Facility Tech II’s may perform a variety of skilled tasks within specialty areas, where a Facility Tech III may be assigned to a single specialty requiring a higher level of skill.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facility Tech I

• Assists Facility Tech II and III on HVAC preventative maintenance, electrical, and plumbing.
  
  
• Replaces light bulbs, ballasts, light fixtures, electrical outlets and switches.
  
  
• Assists in the repair of windows, doors, shelves, fixtures, furniture, plumbing, and major appliances, and related equipment as directed.
  
  
• Performs general custodial duties and cleaning duties.
  
  
• Assists Facility Technicians II and III in various job duties as needed.
  
  
• Must be available for 24-hour re-call and must be able to respond to emergency situations as required.
  
  
• Drives vehicles and operates equipment as required.
  
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Facility Tech II

• Assists in the installation, repair and performance of preventive maintenance on air conditioning and heating systems, all electrical facilities and systems, including all indoor and outdoor lighting.
  
  
• Repairs windows, doors, shelves, fixtures, furniture, plumbing, major appliances and related equipment as directed.
  
  
• Assists in remodeling or renovation projects requiring use of all types of hand and power tools.
  
  
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and materials used and replenishes supplies as needed and performs light janitorial work upon supervisors request.
  
  
• Must be available for 24-hour re-call and must be able to respond to emergency situations as required.
  
  
• Drives vehicles and operates equipment as required.
  
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Facility Tech III

• Performs specialty tasks related to the installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of air conditioning and heating systems, electrical facilities and systems, including in-house remodels, and all indoor and outdoor lighting.
  
  
• Repairs windows, doors, shelves, fixtures, furniture, plumbing, and major appliances, and related equipment as directed.
  
  
• Assists in remodeling or renovation projects requiring use of all types of hand and power tools.
  
  
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and materials used and replenishes supplies as needed.
  
  
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision, including the scheduling of work and training of Facility Tech I and II positions and assists in supervising and assigning jobs.
  
  
• Must be available for 24-hour re-call and must be able to respond to emergency situations as required.
  
  
• Drives vehicles and operates equipment as required.
  
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Field Tech I - II:

• Basic knowledge of methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in facilities maintenance work.
  
  
• Basic knowledge of construction and repair methods with good mechanical and technical ability.
  
  
• Basic knowledge of maintenance and repair as related to facilities maintenance work.
  
  
• Some working knowledge of low voltage circuits.
  
  
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to work cooperatively with co-workers.
  
  
• Possess excellent customer service skills and can excel at building interpersonal relationships with city staff and the public.
  
  
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment and tools used to maintain City facilities, learn, and obey safety procedures.
  
  
• Attention to detail is necessary for this position.
  
  

Additional Skills and Abilities Required for Field Tech II:

• Some working knowledge of single-phase operations.
  
  

Additional Skills and Abilities Required for Field Tech III:

• Advanced knowledge of methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in facilities maintenance work.
  
  
• Advanced knowledge of construction and repair methods with good mechanical and technical ability.
  
  
• Advanced knowledge of maintenance and repair as related to facilities maintenance work.
  
  
• Advanced knowledge of low voltage circuits, single phase operations.
  
  
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to work cooperatively with co-workers.
  
  
• Possess excellent customer service skills and can excel at building interpersonal relationships with city staff and the public.
  
  
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment and tools used to maintain City facilities, learn, and obey safety procedures.
  
  
• Attention to detail is necessary for this position.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Must be in good physical condition with the ability to perform heavy lifting and strenuous work in all weather conditions.

Additional Education and Experience Required for Field Tech II:

Three years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Facility Tech I position for the City of Euless. Must possess certifications in two major facility related fields (IE, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, and or HVAC). Must also possess an Electrical Apprentice certification or have the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

Additional Education and Experience Required for Field Tech III:

Three years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Facility Tech II position for the City of Euless. Must possess certifications in three major facility related fields (IE, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, and/or HVAC). Must also possess an Electrical Apprentice certification or have the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Ability to perform strenuous physical activity, including pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, twisting, standing and walking for extended periods of time in adverse conditions, including extreme heat, cold, moisture, dust, and fumes at various heights and in confined spaces. Some work is performed outdoors and is subject to extreme heat and sun or inclement weather. Moderate to heavy lifting and carrying up to 80 pounds.

Work may be subject to time pressures, frequent changes to tasks, working closely with others as part of a team, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and dealing with difficult persons.

JOB SUMMARY:

Facility Tech I: Under direct supervision, the Facility Tech I is responsible for assisting in the installation, repair, and maintenance of City facilities, buildings, grounds, and related equipment. Facility Tech I is the entry level, trainee, and first working level in the Facility Tech job family. Persons employed in this class work initially under immediate supervision and receive detailed instructions and training for assignments. A Facility Tech I is considered a trainee and is expected to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to advance to the next level of Facility Tech II. Employees are expected to progress to the point of being able to perform assigned tasks independently with only general supervision.

Facility Tech II: Under general supervision, the Facility Tech II is responsible for performing installation, repair, and maintenance of City facilities, buildings, grounds, and related equipment. Assists in the oversight and training of less experienced personnel. Positions are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Facility Tech I level, or, when filled from the outside, requires prior directly related work experience.

Facility Tech III: Under minimal supervision, the Facility Tech III is responsible for performing the installation, repair, and maintenance of City facilities, buildings, grounds, and related equipment. The Facility Tech III assumes responsibility of the Fleet & Facilities Department in the Supervisor’s absence. Facility Tech II’s may perform a variety of skilled tasks within specialty areas, where a Facility Tech III may be assigned to a single specialty requiring a higher level of skill.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facility Tech I

Assists Facility Tech II and III on HVAC preventative maintenance, electrical, and plumbing.

Replaces light bulbs, ballasts, light fixtures, electrical outlets and switches.

Assists in the repair of windows, doors, shelves, fixtures, furniture, plumbing, and major appliances, and related equipment as directed.

Performs general custodial duties and cleaning duties.

Assists Facility Technicians II and III in various job duties as needed.

Must be available for 24-hour re-call and must be able to respond to emergency situations as required.

Drives vehicles and operates equipment as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Facility Tech II

Assists in the installation, repair and performance of preventive maintenance on air conditioning and heating systems, all electrical facilities and systems, including all indoor and outdoor lighting.

Repairs windows, doors, shelves, fixtures, furniture, plumbing, major appliances and related equipment as directed.

Assists in remodeling or renovation projects requiring use of all types of hand and power tools.

Responsible for maintaining equipment and materials used and replenishes supplies as needed and performs light janitorial work upon supervisors request.

Must be available for 24-hour re-call and must be able to respond to emergency situations as required.

Drives vehicles and operates equipment as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Facility Tech III

Performs specialty tasks related to the installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of air conditioning and heating systems, electrical facilities and systems, including in-house remodels, and all indoor and outdoor lighting.

Repairs windows, doors, shelves, fixtures, furniture, plumbing, and major appliances, and related equipment as directed.

Assists in remodeling or renovation projects requiring use of all types of hand and power tools.

Responsible for maintaining equipment and materials used and replenishes supplies as needed.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision, including the scheduling of work and training of Facility Tech I and II positions and assists in supervising and assigning jobs.

Must be available for 24-hour re-call and must be able to respond to emergency situations as required.

Drives vehicles and operates equipment as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Field Tech I - II:

• Basic knowledge of methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in facilities maintenance work.
  
  
• Basic knowledge of construction and repair methods with good mechanical and technical ability.
  
  
• Basic knowledge of maintenance and repair as related to facilities maintenance work.
  
  
• Some working knowledge of low voltage circuits.
  
  
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to work cooperatively with co-workers.
  
  
• Possess excellent customer service skills and can excel at building interpersonal relationships with city staff and the public.
  
  
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment and tools used to maintain City facilities, learn, and obey safety procedures.
  
  
• Attention to detail is necessary for this position.
  
  

Additional Skills and Abilities Required for Field Tech II:

• Some working knowledge of single-phase operations.
  
  

Additional Skills and Abilities Required for Field Tech III:

• Advanced knowledge of methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in facilities maintenance work.
  
  
• Advanced knowledge of construction and repair methods with good mechanical and technical ability.
  
  
• Advanced knowledge of maintenance and repair as related to facilities maintenance work.
  
  
• Advanced knowledge of low voltage circuits, single phase operations.
  
  
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to work cooperatively with co-workers.
  
  
• Possess excellent customer service skills and can excel at building interpersonal relationships with city staff and the public.
  
  
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment and tools used to maintain City facilities, learn, and obey safety procedures.
  
  
• Attention to detail is necessary for this position.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Must be in good physical condition with the ability to perform heavy lifting and strenuous work in all weather conditions.

Additional Education and Experience Required for Field Tech II:

Three years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Facility Tech I position for the City of Euless. Must possess certifications in two major facility related fields (IE, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, and or HVAC). Must also possess an Electrical Apprentice certification or have the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

Additional Education and Experience Required for Field Tech III:

Three years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Facility Tech II position for the City of Euless. Must possess certifications in three major facility related fields (IE, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, and/or HVAC). Must also possess an Electrical Apprentice certification or have the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Ability to perform strenuous physical activity, including pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, twisting, standing and walking for extended periods of time in adverse conditions, including extreme heat, cold, moisture, dust, and fumes at various heights and in confined spaces. Some work is performed outdoors and is subject to extreme heat and sun or inclement weather. Moderate to heavy lifting and carrying up to 80 pounds.

Work may be subject to time pressures, frequent changes to tasks, working closely with others as part of a team, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and dealing with difficult persons.

Pre-employment screening includes but is not limited to Drug Screen, Physical Examination, Credit Check, Motor Vehicle Review and applicable Background Checks.