Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician

City of West Jordan; West Jordan (UT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of West Jordan seeks a skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance tasks and staff. The role includes carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work, with a focus on maintaining city facilities. Benefiting from competitive pay and extensive benefits, this position supports community safety and functionality.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Four years of skilled experience in building maintenance or construction.
• Valid Utah Driver's License.
• Ability to pass a BCI background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled facilities maintenance services including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Supervise and lead custodial staff.
• Operate facility maintenance tools and equipment.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical trades

Mechanical skills

Supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Opening Date: June 9, 2025

Closing Date: June 23, 2025

Status:Full-time, Non-exempt

Pay Range: $23.36 - $35.70

Schedule: 9/80, 7:00am - 4:30pm Monday – Friday, every other Friday off.

Interested applicants must complete an online application found on www.westjordan.utah.gov.

This position is eligible for the extensive benefits the City of West Jordan offers!

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, plus up-front and matching Health Savings Account contributions. Employees also have access to our brand-new Employee Health Center located at City Hall, receive contributions to a pension account through Utah Retirement System, as well as deferred savings account match options. Enjoy work-life balance with substantial paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

The City also offers tuition reimbursement and down payment assistance programs!

SUMMARY

Under direction of the Facilities Supervisor, to perform skilled facilities maintenance services including carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, mechanical, heating, air conditioning, and electrical trades work; to oversee and supervise the custodial contractor and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

·Perform skilled facilities maintenance services including carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, mechanical, heating, air conditioning, and electrical trades work; oversee and lead custodial staff.

·Operate a variety of facility maintenance tools and equipment.

·Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required; order parts as necessary and ensure parts ordered are received in a timely fashion.

·Train assigned employees including in the areas of work methods, techniques, and the use and operation of custodial equipment.

·Verify work of custodial employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

·Maintain cleanliness of work area and tools.

·Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

·Install phone and computer cable.

·Perform monthly testing of fire alarm on buildings life safety system.

·Perform the full range of duties in the assigned area of work.

·Maintain and repair City facilities, equipment, and buildings by performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and mechanical repair work.

·Install, adjust, repair, and inspect heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment including forced air furnaces, water pumps, air conditioning units, exhaust fans, air filters, compressors, and heat exchangers.

·Repair and replace plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, faucets and pipes, clear obstructions from water and sewer lines.

·Perform journey level carpentry work including the construction, installation, remodeling and repairing of cabinets, partitions, walls, windows, doors, roofs, foundations, and other carpentry work.

·Operate, maintain, and repair a variety of mechanical tools and equipment such as power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, sewer augers, and various hand tools required for carpentry, plumbing, and maintenance skills.

·Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems; repair or replace switches, outlets, breakers, fuses, and wiring; replace light bulbs.

·Repair and adjust locking mechanisms, doors, and door closers.

·Read and interpret sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.

·Monitor and maintain preventive maintenance records and logs.

·Participate and assist in snow removal.

·Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: Four years of skilled experience in building maintenance or construction.

Certifications/Licenses:

·Valid Utah Driver’s License

·Class B Commercial Driver License within six months of employment in the position.

·Possession of journeyman certification license preferred.

·Ability to pass a BCI background check to allow for access to secure facilities, such as public safety and court facilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

·Operations, services, and activities of a facilities maintenance program.

·Operational characteristics of heating systems, air conditioning systems, air handling units, pumps, electrical and electronics systems, plumbing systems, pneumatic systems, and refrigeration systems.

·Principles of lead supervision and training.

·Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of facilities.

·Principles, theory, and standard practices of several maintenance trades as they apply to maintenance and repair of structures, machinery, and equipment.

·City policies, procedures and codes related to the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.

·Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the maintenance and repair of buildings and building facilities.

·Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.

·Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.

·Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill with:

·Operating a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner in routine situations.

·Operating a variety of maintenance and repair tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.

·Performing heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.

·Operating modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.

·Operating a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

·Plan, organize and review the work of maintenance staff.

·Provide lead supervision and training to assigned staff.

·Perform responsible skilled maintenance and repair work with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision.

·Troubleshoot a variety of complex maintenance problems.

·Accurately determine project material needs and recommend purchases.

·Identify facilities maintenance needs and take corrective actions.

·Repair and maintain a variety of mechanical equipment.

·Correctly interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to facilities maintenance programs and functions.

·Select and maintain machinery and equipment used in facilities maintenance and repair.

·Read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.

·Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to resolve unusual or irregular problems in facilities maintenance.

·Perform duties in a manner to maximize public safety.

·Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.

·Prepare clear and concise reports.

·Respond to requests and inquiries from the public.

·Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.

·Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

·Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs.; exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, dust, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for on call, stand-by, and emergency call.