Facilities Maintenance - Facilities Maintenance Technician I/II/III/SR

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under the general supervision of the Facilities Supervisor and Facilities Division Manager to perform a variety of skilled tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and improvement of buildings, equipment, and grounds. This role ensures that all facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained to support daily operations and long-term sustainability.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED Facilities Maintenance Technician I: This position exercises no supervision. Facilities Maintenance Technician III/IV/SR: This position may function as lead over lower levels.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing issues, and other building maintenance-related issues.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and work orders.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.
• Assist with facility upgrades, renovations, and special projects.
• Support emergency response efforts, including snow removal, storm cleanup, and urgent repairs.
• Operate a personal or city vehicle.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of safe chemical handling practices.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, practices, equipment, and facilities.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations.
• Knowledge of workplace occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
• Knowledge of safe driving principles and skills.
• Skill to operate and maintain various laboratory equipment and systems.
• Ability to operate basic computer equipment.
• Ability to operate and use bucket trucks and other styles of lifts to 100 feet.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to safely use ladders up to 40 feet.
• Ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and machinery safely and effectively.
• Ability to safely work in hazardous conditions and around all electrical voltages with minimal risk.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to physically perform duties related to facilities maintenance.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values - Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Divisions mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

Facilities Maintenance Technician I

• Experience: One (1) year of experience in a technical trade (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Building Maintenance, or Building Automation) is required.
• Education/Training: High school diploma or GED is required.
• License or Certificate: A valid Texas drivers license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.

Facilities Maintenance Technician II

• Experience: Two (2) years of experience in one or more technical trades (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Building Maintenance, or Building Automation) is required.
• License or Certificate: Possession of an Apprentice Electrician license, Registered HVAC technician license, or TSBPE Apprentice plumbing license through TDLR is required.

Facilities Maintenance Technician III

• Experience: Four (4) years of experience in one or more technical trades (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Building Maintenance, or Building Automation) is required.
• License or Certificate: Possession of a valid TDLR Certified HVAC Technician license with an EPA universal license, a building automation certification approved by the City, or another license or certification in a building maintenance trade that has been pre-approved by the Director (e.g., fire alarm, backflow, locksmithing, pool certification) or an approved equivalent is required.

Facilities Maintenance Technician Senior

• Experience: Five (5) years of experience in one or more technical trades (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Building Maintenance, or Building Automation) is required.
• License or Certificate: Possession of one (1) of the following licenses is required:
• Journeyman or Masters electrical license through TDLR (Class A or B).
• HVAC contractors license through TDLR.
• Master or Journeyman Plumbing through TSBPE.
• Locksmith license through DPS.
• Universal EPA license and the ability to pass a City of Abilene assessment test approved by the Director of Parks & Recreation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

• Work evenings, nights, and weekends.
• On-call rotation availability for emergencies is required and must be able to respond within thirty (30) minutes.

Physical Strength Demand With or without accommodation, the "X" indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:

• Sedentary - Lifting of no more than 10 pounds
• Light - Lifting no more than 20 pounds, carrying up to 10 pounds
• Medium - Lifting no more than 50 pounds, carrying up to 25 pounds
• Heavy - Lifting no more than 100 pounds, carrying up to 50 pounds (Selected)
• Very Heavy - Team lifting over 100 pounds, carrying more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday, as well as the overall frequency of the task.

Codes for how often:

• N - No
• E - Extensive (100 - 70% of the time)
• M - Moderate (60 - 30% of the time)
• I - Infrequent (20 - 10% of the time)
• A - Almost Never (<10% of the time)

Code | Task

• Standing: M
• Sitting: M
• Walking: M
• Lifting: M
• Carrying: M
• Pushing/Pulling: M
• Overhead Work: M
• Fine Dexterity: M
• Kneeling: M
• Crouching: M
• Crawling: M
• Bending: M
• Twisting: M
• Climbing: M
• Balancing: M
• Vision: M
• Hearing: M
• Talking: M
• Other: _____