Facilities Maintenance Technician Jobs in Texas

Position Summary

Performs general, preventative, and corrective maintenance, as well as installation services for city-owned facilities, buildings, and other city-run properties - both public and private and assists in preparations for public events.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Under direct supervision, performs entry-level manual labor or mechanical duties. Employees at this level perform the full range of tasks associated with the position and work under close supervision while learning the procedures, performing the duties, and acquiring skills.

Essential Functions

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs general, preventative, and corrective maintenance for City buildings and facilities as assigned, including more complex assignments.
• Prepares and inspects, equipment, vehicles, and tools for work assignments.
• Maintain cleanliness of facilities, sweeping, mopping, cleaning restrooms, glass cases, windows, tables, and chairs, disinfecting water fountains, cleaning storage, and mechanical rooms, cleaning and flushing drains, clearing dryer vents, picking up and removing trash, and dusting.
• Performs general maintenance replacing batteries, changing clocks, maintaining building supplies, changing light bulbs, painting, checking pipes, and spraying for insects.
• Assist in the repair of the HVAC systems, electrical systems, and roofing.
• Repairs or replaces parts and equipment as needed.
• Installs and/or repairs plumbing lines, parts, and fixtures.
• Moves, disassembles, reassembles, and repairs furniture and hangs bulletin boards, whiteboards, and dedication plaques as needed.
• Repairs and installs doorways, doors, cabinets, cubicles, railing, drywall/sheetrock, roofing, flooring, molding, and shelving units as needed.
• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment, building systems, doors, security, and fire systems, etc.
• Picks up and delivers mail from post office, annex, and city hall.
• Reviews night-time contract custodians' work and reports deficiencies to the Supervisor.
• Subject to be on call 24 hours for emergencies and respond as necessary for the area of assigned responsibility.
• Assists in large events (ex. Western Days, Christmas Lighting ceremony, July 4th Celebration) preparation.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: Six (6) months of experience in a skilled building and/or construction trade.

Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above-specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and Certifications: None.

Conditions of Employment: Must submit and pass a pre-employment drug, pre-placement medical examination, and the job placement assessment (JPA). Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy.

Other Requirements: This position is subject to emergency operations. The individual holding this position will be required to work as usual or as needed, 1) during emergency operations, 2) in preparation for prolonged emergency operations, and/ or 3) during recovery from prolonged emergency operations as directed by his/her direct supervisor, Department Head or designee, or the City Manager or designee.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Proper use of hand and power tools required to perform facility maintenance; HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, paint, cleaning chemical, and lubricant application; and safety practices to be observed in building maintenance activities.

Skilled in: Using mechanical-electrical/power tools, equipment, and machinery used in everyday construction and equipment installation; operating indoor and outdoor lift equipment including bucket trucks, forklifts, scissor lifts, and crawlers; applying and reading diagnostic tools; troubleshooting and reading diagrams; performing electrical and plumbing soldering; repairing and replacing plumbing fixtures, lines, fittings, equipment, and components; accepting responsibility for his/her actions; performing work accurately and thoroughly; following instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks; communicating effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing; being punctual and attending work regularly; and working effectively with people regardless of their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetics, or job type.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in various City buildings and facilities; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium physical work, and operate varied hand and power tools and related equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds.

Employees work in buildings and facilities and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, controlled temperatures, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

The city of Lewisville has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities, which may be required. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Levels of positions within a class series are distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, the independence of action taken, the nature of the public contact made, and the impact and span of tasks performed.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The City of Lewisville has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Work Hours

Monday–Thursday: 6:30 AM–5:30 PM, with on-call coverage or Tuesday–Friday: 6:30 AM–5:30 PM, with on-call coverage.

Experience job stability and attractive benefits by pursuing a full-time career in municipal government with the City of Lewisville.

• TMRS – Employees are required to contribute 7% of their salary, the City will match 2:1
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan – if employees contribute a minimum of 4%, the City will contribute 3.76% to a 401(a) Plan in the employee’s name (vested after 5 years of service)
Medical Coverage (includes Prescription Drugs) – 2 medical plans through CIG
• , including an HSA
• Dental Coverage through CIG
• Vision Coverage through Superior Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care FSA’s)
• Pre-tax Premium Deductions
• Life Insurance equal to four times annual salary
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance equal to three times annual salary
• Voluntary Dependent Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness Coverage
• 10 days of vacation per year for years 1-4, 15 days of vacation per year for years 5-9, and 20 days of vacation per year for 10+ years of service.
• 15 sick days per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 Hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off per year through our VTO Program
• 15 days paid military leave per year
• Extended military pay if called to active duty
• Workers’ Compensation
• Near-site Wellness Center
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee membership discount to Thrive, LELLA, and Lake Park
• Employee recognition programs and events throughout the year