Building Trades Technician II - Facilities Management

Essential Functions

Performs skilled and highly skilled trades work in the maintenance, repair and/or renovation of county buildings and facilities and related mechanical, plumbing, and electrical equipment:

• Ensures environmentally safe working and business conditions in buildings and facilities;
• May design and draw project plans for work to be completed;
• Reads blueprints or other design drawings to determine work to be performed.

Ensures that operation, construction, and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and systems are in compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards:

• Cleans maintenance inspections of buildings, equipment, grounds, and facilities to identify potential problems, unsafe conditions, and needed repairs;
• Initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Performs building maintenance, renovations and repair tasks:

• Removes or installs flooring and ceiling tiles;
• Removes or installs fixtures and appliances.

Determines materials needed to complete projects:

• Provides cost projections as requested;
• Gathers equipment, tools, parts, and supplies;
• Maintains inventory levels;
• Orders new or replacement materials, equipment as required.

Supervises other maintenance staff and contractors in performing maintenance or repair duties:

• Ensures the safe and proper operation of trades tools and power equipment;
• Adequately adheres to prescribed safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Performs various electrical tasks:

• Troubleshoots electrical problems;
• Installs and replaces electrical wiring, receptacles and switches;
• Establishes electrical connections;
• Repairs electrical components;
• Trips or replaces breaker;
• Replaces light bulbs and ballasts.

Performs various plumbing tasks:

• Troubleshoots plumbing problems;
• Installs, repairs and replaces pump-mechanical equipment and plumbing systems and fixtures;
• Clears and unblocks water lines and drains;
• Repairs steam lines, toilets, sinks, faucets, drinking fountains, etc.;
• Solders pipes;
• Repairs plumbing leaks.

Performs general maintenance and repairs to heating and air-conditioning systems:

• Installs or repairs duct systems;
• Replaces filters;
• Assists with the troubleshooting of heating and air-conditioning system problems.

Requires the ability to communicate, report and complete work orders using technology such as a Smartphone or tablet and associated applications; may require ability to utilize specialized software and equipment related to job function.

Responsible for purchasing construction and maintenance related items; accountable for delivery of related financial paperwork to administrative staff.

Performs other related duties as assigned.