Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician

Salary

$23.85 - $30.99 Hourly

Location

Bernard Adams Municipal Complex, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

01332

Department

Municipal Services

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

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Applications to the City of Deerfield Beach are reviewed as received. Early application is encouraged, as this posting may close at any time.

The purpose of this position is to perform electrical, plumbing, air condition maintenance and general repairs and other duties as assigned.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Perform general and specialized tasks in the construction, renovation, modification, installation, and repair of buildings, decks, signs and equipment.
• Perform minor electrical repairs, light bulb and ballast replacement, air condition preventive maintenance, painting, and floor repairs.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs, dripping faucets, leaky pipes, running toilets, low water pressure, leaking hose bib, slow or clogged toilets and drains, sump pump failure, water heater problems.
• Perform general carpenter work. Build and install wall metal framing, drywall, drywall mud and sand. Install doors and door closures.
• Maintain security and fire alarm systems
• Pressure clean and paint
• Work with tools and supplies necessary to complete projects
• Inspect and evaluate the condition of facility equipment to ensure every item is safe and in proper working order for users as well as general public.
• Assists with the preparation, mitigation and recovery of emergency events such as hurricanes/storms.
• Required to serve on the City Emergency Management Operations Team which may involve continuous assignment (24-hours/day) at a secure facility or in the field.
• Responds to and assists with 24-hour emergency calls and repairs, complaints and inquiries from the public.
• In addition to normal working hours will be required to be in the on-call rotation for a one-week duration per month for after-hour emergencies.
• Maintain a complete inventory of equipment assigned to facility. Order tools and supplies as needed.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of building maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Work Environment and Work Hours

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Be an efficient planner who understands the importance of each process and prioritize it according to the degree of importance.
• Be an excellent communicator.
• Be a self-motivated individual who can also encourage other staff to achieve assigned goals.
• Be able to deliver excellent performance under high work pressure.
• Knowledge and practices, methods, materials and tools of one or more of the building trades.
• Ability to work from blueprints and rough sketches.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with city employees and the public.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and facilities work order management software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.

WORK HOURS

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm (May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the City).

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

CITY OF DEERFIELD BEACH 2026 BENEFITS SUMMARY

HOLIDAY LEAVE

Twelve (12) days shall be the days observed by all City employees as holidays and the one (1) personal leave day shall be taken at the employee's discretion with permission of the Department Director or their designee (once each calendar year)

New Years DayLabor DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayVeterans DayPresidents DayThanksgiving DayMemorial DayDay Following Thanksgiving DayJuneteenthChristmasIndependence Day Day preceding or following Christmas Day as designated by the City Manager

VACATION LEAVE

Employees start to accrue vacation leave effective at the start of the first full month of employment based on the following schedule:

Service TimeLeave Accumulated Annually HoursMaximum Accrual Hours0 - 48 months96 hours per year19249 - 108 months112 hours per year224109 - 168 months136 hours per year272169 months and over 176 hours per year352

SICK LEAVE

Employees start to accrue sick leave effective at the start of the first full month of employment. Employees sick days shall be credited at the rate of eight (8) hours or one (1) working day for each month of completed service.

RETIREMENT PLAN

The City provides a defined contribution plan under Section 401(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The City contributes eight percent (8%) of your salary as an employee, and you as an employee contribute four percent (4%) of your salary. The City has a 5-year Vesting Schedule. Vesting refers to your ownership of the money in your account. Based on your period of service completed you are gradually vested in your employer contributions: 20% in 1 year, 40% in 2 years, 60% in 3 years, 80% in 4 years and 100% upon the completion of 5 years of service.

Employees may also make voluntary contributions to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, up to the annual limit as defined by the IRS.

EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

Full-time employees are eligible to receive educational reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate coursework according to the following criteria and schedule of benefits. Employees who have completed their one (1) year of employment are eligible to participate in the Educational Reimbursement Program. With approval of the course(s) and subject to availability of funds, employees may be eligible for reimbursement (other than Masters Degree program courses) of 100% for a grade of A, 90% for a grade of B, and 75% for a grade of C. The City will provide reimbursement up to a maximum of $5,250.00 per tax (calendar) year based on current federal taxation requirements and limits, or as may be modified in future years. Per IRS regulations, tax-free benefits under an education assistance program are limited to $5,250 per employee, per year.

ANNUAL EVALUATIONS

An annual evaluation will be given on the anniversary date of employment. Annual evaluations are eligible for merit increases to commensurate with the City's pay for performance policy of up to 3%.

DISCOUNT PROGRAMS

The City offers a variety of discount programs. The following are some areas for available discounts: Tickets at Work, Government Car Rental, Tri-Rail EDP Discount., and etc.

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Employees on the Citys medical plan may participate in the City's Wellness Program to help offset the cost of their medical premiums. For new hires, points toward the Wellness Program can be accumulated starting from your date of hire through the last day of the year. Existing employees may begin participating in the program at any time. Please note, points will only be tallied on a calendar-year basis.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS

The City of Deerfield Beach provides group insurance benefits to eligible employees. The Employee Benefit Highlights Booklet provides a general summary of the benefit options as a convenient reference.

2026 Employee Benefits Highlights

Please note, the benefits listed above are subject to change. Full descriptions of each benefit listed may be found in the Employee Benefits Highlight Booklet, Employee Personnel Rules and Regulations, applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, or by contacting Human Resources and Risk Management at 954-250-4107 or web.hr@deerfieldbeach.com

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Some College
• Associates Degree/Trade School/Certification
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02

This position requires a minimum of two (2) years of building maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Which of the following best describes your experience as indicated above? Your response must be validated by the information provided in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application and will be verified by Human Resources if selected.

• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months but less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

03

Do you have possession of a valid Florida drivers license or other state license equivalent to a Florida Class E with an acceptable driving history? (must remain valid throughout employment)

• Currently have a valid Florida Class E or higher
• Currently have valid state license equivalent to a Florida Class E license
• None of the above

04

Has your drivers license ever been suspended, cancelled or revoked for any reason in the past 7 years?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you previously applied to this or any other position with the City of Deerfield Beach?

• Yes
• No

06

If yes, please state the position(s) and dates applied.

07

Where did you hear about this job opportunity?

• Governmentjobs.com
• LinkedIn
• Social Media
• Deerfield-beach.com
• Word of Mouth
• Other

Required Question

Employer City of Deerfield Beach

Address 150 NE 2nd Avenue

Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33441

Website http://www.deerfield-beach.com