Facilities Maintenance Technician at City of Waco, TX

About the Department

Minimum Starting Salary: $20.3245 per hour

The City of Waco Seeks: 

The City of Waco is seeking a skilled and dependable Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team and support the upkeep and operation of our facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in a variety of skilled trades.

Minimum Qualifications; 

Required: 

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent and 4 years’ experience in a variety of skilled trades work required.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• Must pass a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check required

Position Description:  

Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled building trades work in the repair and maintenance of City buildings and grounds, including basic plumbing and electrical, carpentry, irrigation, welding, and security systems; performs work in compliance with quality and safety standards.

Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled building trades work in the maintenance, adjustment, installation, replacement and repair of equipment and components in buildings, grounds and facilities; works independently and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience and training; duties may vary according to job assignment and individual skills.
• Inspects buildings and grounds, identifies deficiencies; performs maintenance, repairs and component replacement on mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and equipment; performs work within scope of authority and training and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Reviews maintenance and repair requests; diagnoses and corrects building maintenance problems using knowledge of a variety of building trades skills; troubleshoots, identifies and resolves malfunctions and defects; inspects completed work for conformance to building quality and safety standards.
• Monitors work sites to verify that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition; verifies maintenance and repair issues are properly identified, addressed and resolved.
• Operates a variety of specialized vehicles and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Check facilities and grounds for unsafe conditions; clears hazards and dangerous areas; reports safety conditions, security issues and illegal activities; reports problems and emergency situations.
• Notifies supervisor of complex problems beyond the scope of authority and abilities of the Technician; assists licensed Technicians with special projects as assigned.
• Cross-trains in a variety of work methods and the use of maintenance of equipment and tools.
• May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
• Must be able to participate in the after-hours facilities on-call rotation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff, maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
• Lives the City of Waco Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.