Facilities Operations Technician
Overview of Position/Department
The Facilities Operations Technician performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled facilities construction and maintenance work involving operation of City owned and leased commercial buildings and facilities.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Conducts preventive maintenance inspections of buildings and facilities assigned by area within the City boundaries
- Performs preventative maintenance tasks
- Maintains quality control and services of outside contractors
- Performs minor and major repairs
- Performs semi-skilled maintenance tasks including minor plumbing repair, lighting repair, HVAC tasks, roof repair, flooring repair, interior and exterior painting, drywall repairs, ceiling tiles replacement and door hardware repairs
- Maintains various records such as equipment, time, material, and parts inventory
- May assist in training other employees
- Acts as a lead worker
- Emergency on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis
- Solves user service complaints and interfaces with contractors
- Solves problems arising during the workday
- Performs additional duties as assigned
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least 2 years of commercial building and facilities construction/maintenance experience
- Computerized work order management system knowledge (preferred)
Licenses & Certifications
- Colorado Driver's License with a good driving record
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of basic operation of building systems
- Knowledge of basic tools used for building maintenance
- Skills in operation of equipment and tools of assigned function
- Skills in operation of computers and tablets
- Ability to work at or above 30 feet on ladders and or aerial devices
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, contractors, vendors, and citizens
- Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Prioritize work assignments
- Establish and fulfill goals and objectives
Physical Demands
- Moderate to heavy physical work depending upon assigned function; may require ability to lift 50 pounds with or without assistance
- Frequent walking, standing, and sitting; may perform activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbing
- Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard
- Hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of tools, equipment, and vehicles to drive between facilities
- Vision to read manuals, reports, and various related instruments
- Speech and hearing to maintain communication with employees, vendors, and citizens and the ability to provide technical information
Work Environment
- Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, noise, dust, and fumes
Equipment Used
- Operates equipment and vehicles common to facilities maintenance
- Field tablet for work order tracking system
- Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment common to construction and maintenance
- Operates vehicles such as snow plows
Essential Personnel
- When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Overview
The City of Aurora is an excellent place to work, offering a diverse community, competitive total compensation package, and well-funded general employees retirement plan. Additionally, there is access to innovative workspaces and internal educational programs to assist with career advancement. The position offers a rotating on-call schedule to ensure a better work-life balance. The salary range for this position is $22.06 - $27.57/Hourly, and candidates must reside in Colorado at the time of hire.
Benefits
Benefits offered include a light rail station minutes away, on-site fitness center, and overall employee well-being programs. There are also internal educational programs to assist with career advancement.
Pay
To Be Commensurate With Experience. The hiring range for this position is $22.06 - $27.57/Hourly.
Schedule
The position offers a rotating on-call schedule to ensure a better work-life balance.