Lead Facilities Services Technician

Turtle Bay Exploration Park; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding, CA, seeks a Lead Facilities Services Technician to oversee care of campus facilities, equipment and mechanical systems. You will assist the Facilities Services Manager, supervise zone technicians, manage the CMMS, and support events and building operations, including Garden of Lights.

The role requires hands-on maintenance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety procedures, with leadership duties and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years formal training or experience as a mechanical technician with knowledge of construction, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, carpentry, fabrication, and heavy equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain building mechanical systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related equipment.
• Plan, organize, and perform preventive maintenance and repairs; read mechanical schematics.
• Order tools and materials and ensure work is completed safely and on schedule.
• Lead and coordinate facility technicians, provide direction, and assist in projects as needed.

Job description

Position Title: Lead Facilities Services Technician

Reports To: Facilities Services Manager

Department: Facilities Services

Status: Non-Exempt

I. SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Facility Services Manager, the Lead Facility Services Technician is primarily responsible for the care of the facilities, equipment, and various mechanical systems for Turtle Bay’s 300-acre campus. The Lead Technician will assist the Facilities Manager in day-to-day operations, as well as support the Zone Technicians when necessary. Secondary responsibilities include: managing Facilities Services Request (CMMS), monitoring safety training logs, and performing other administrative duties as assigned.

II. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all building mechanical systems including all fire suppression systems; heating, ventilation, electrical, and air conditioning units; gas and electric-powered vehicles; building chillers; stand-alone refrigeration units; drinking-water fountains and sewer/drainage/pump systems. How Accomplished:

• Within six months of job assignment, knows and understands all of Turtle Bay’s mechanical systems, ability to monitor the Museum’s building automation system, and knowledge of how chillers interface with VAVs and FCUs, and other related systems.
• Participate in the planning, scheduling and implementation of associated preventive routine maintenance and repair of park facilities, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and lighting systems as appropriate. Troubleshoots and repairs equipment failures in a timely manner. Must have understanding of mechanical schematic drawings.
• Responsible for ordering (following Turtle Bay procedures) tools and materials necessary to perform assigned work without experiencing delays.
• Perform all work duties in compliance with established safety procedures. Maintain a continuous awareness and knowledge of safe work practices including tools, lock- and tag-out procedures, warning signage, protective equipment, and methods.
• The Technician is required to keep work areas clean and organized as well as maintaining the cleanliness of work sites and equipment/mechanical areas.
• Provide set-up and assistance for programs, events, meetings, building rentals and other functions.
• Responsible for assisting in the installation and breakdown of the Garden of Lights show.
• Participate and provide technical support for the duration of the Garden of Lights show.
• Perform other duties as required to support the effective operation of Turtle Bay, its staff, security personnel, and its visitors.
• The Technician is required to routinely analyze building conditions and modify building/equipment operation to meet any changing conditions. Must promptly respond to all building alarm conditions.
• Technician may be required to promptly respond in the event of a building malfunction and taking independent action to troubleshoot and correct the source of the failure. For repairs and preventative maintenance, the Lead Technician is responsible to plan, organize, and obtain tools, materials, and safety equipment necessary to perform the work.
• Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively as part of a team. Provide leadership and direction to facility service technicians by delegating tasks, coordinating resources, monitoring progress, and ensuring projects are completed safely, accurately, and within established timelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

I. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Three (3) years formal training or experience as a mechanical technician with knowledge of construction, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, carpentry, fabrication, and heavy equipment operation. Knowledge of proprietary building automation systems or comparable applications such as a CMMS is a plus.

II. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Demonstrated maintenance skills (construction, electrical, welding, plumbing, etc.) necessary to maintain structures, playground equipment, benches, boardwalks/decking, etc.

· Good verbal and written communication skills to provide coherent direction to contractor personnel as well as interacting with staff and visitors.

· Demonstrated experience in codes, laws and regulations with respect to OSHA, ADA and related entities.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office.

· Employment contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

· Requires a valid California driver’s license. Provide a clean DMV report.

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT/MACHINES USAGE

• Ability to use common mechanical tools including hoists, torque wrenches, hand tools including taps and dies, welding equipment, power tools, large and small, including drill presses, drill motors, etc.
• Ability to use instruments for measuring air flow, humidity, pressure and pressure differentials, temperature, and chart recorders.
• Ability to work with specialized equipment for maintaining/servicing humidifiers and aquarium filtration systems. Comprehension of electric amp/volt meters, and air quality/handling instrumentation.

o WORKING CONDITIONS

• With a varying frequency of 3 to 8+ hours, position will require balancing; bending; climbing; operating controls buttons, knobs, pedals, levers, and cranks; fine finger manipulation; kneeling; carrying or lifting (between 25-100 lbs.); power grasping; pulling; pushing; simple grasping; sitting; squatting; standing; twisting; and walking.
• Technician will also be working with or around job related chemicals and at times need to work from heights of approximately twenty feet on a ladder, raised platform, or building roof.

NOTE: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this job.

N - Never 0% O - Occasionally 1-32% F - Frequently 33-65% C - Constantly 66-100%

1.) How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities?

Standing - C

Walking - C

Sitting - F

Talking, Hearing - C

Feeling, Fingering, Grasping - C

Climbing, Balancing - O

Crouching, Crawling, Kneeling - C

Reaching with Hands and Arms - C

Tasting, Smelling - F

N - Never 0% O - Occasionally 1-32% F - Frequently 33-65% C - Constantly 66-100%

2.) Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted?

Up to 10 pounds - C

Up to 50 pounds - F

Up to 100 pounds - O

More than 100 pounds - O

N - Never 0% O - Occasionally 1-32% F - Frequently 33-65% C - Constantly 66-100%

3.) Does this job have any special vision requirements?

Looking at CRT - F

Color Vision (identify and distinguish colors) - C

Peripheral, Depth Perception - C

Ability to Adjust Focus - C

N - Never 0% O - Occasionally 1-32% F - Frequently 33-65% C - Constantly 66-100%

4.) How much exposure does this job have to the following environmental conditions?

Blood, Body Fluid - O

Toxic Chemicals - F

Moving Parts - C

Electrical Shock Risk - O

Explosives - O

Fumes - O

Extreme Cold (non-weather) - C

Extreme Heat (non-weather) - C

Severe Hot Weather - C

Severe Cold Weather - C

5.) How much noise is typical for this job's work environment?

• __x__ Very Quiet (Example: Forest trail, isolation booth for hearing test) Quiet (Example: Library, private office)
• __x__ Moderate Noise (Example: business office with typewriters/printers, light traffic)
• __x__ Loud Noise (Example: Metal can manufacturing, large earth moving equipment)
• ____ Very Loud Noise (Example: Jack hammer work, front row rock concert)