Facilities Technician

About the role

The Facilities Technician works 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 260 days per year, 37.5 hours per week. Immediate supervisor is the Director of Operations, and the department is Operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the physical condition of assigned Board and other facilities, grounds, including lawn care, landscaping, hedge/tree trimming, pool maintenance, painting, minor carpentry work, refuse removal, material storage, snow/ice removal, and other tasks associated with facility-grounds maintenance, including the operation of equipment and machinery relevant to assigned areas and tasks.
• Installs, operates and maintains or secures maintenance of heating, cooling, fire detection and suppression, electrical, plumbing, security, and other systems.
• Works in conjunction with IT to install, operate and maintain wireless LAN and WAN; and telephone systems.
• Cleans areas upon completion of repairs, and as needed.
• Maintains operation of Board owned machines, appliances, plumbing, etc. and/or repair, when possible, and coordinate repairs of any and all equipment with Facilities Team Coordinator.
• Performs unskilled and minor semiskilled maintenance tasks: for example repair and/or assemble furniture; paint interior and exterior surfaces; fix/replace electrical plugs; repair holes in walls; change air filters and lamps; grease specified bearings; clean vents; tighten belts; change ceiling tiles; and repair toilets and fix faucets.
• Repairs doors, locks, cabinets, chairs, desks, floors, and windows.
• Performs semi-skilled and skilled repairs of pipes, toilets, steam traps, grease traps, water lines, sewer lines, and other pieces of plumbing equipment.
• Affords assessments, recommendations, and documentation of facilities-grounds preventive maintenance and/or repair.
• Assists with fire and severe weather drills, as requested.
• Performs basic automotive functions (check oil, tire pressure, lights, complete vehicle maintenance check list); as assigned.
• Prepares, maintains and submits work related records to include when work was completed, work performed, materials used.
• Maintains facility, grounds, and equipment records.
• Maintains professional relationships with all vendors, contract services and other maintenance support persons as requested.
• Maintains an orderly work area including storage areas, closets, sheds, etc.
• Maintains adequate knowledge of emergency procedures to follow for fire, water, gas or electrical failure, or hazardous breakdowns.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment, and recommends purchases as applicable.
• Assists with special projects and events upon request.
• Provides supervision of facilities during evening and/or weekend events, per request, and reports any and all problems as directed.
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of information regarding individuals served.
• Attends training workshops, in-services, conferences as required/requested.
• Completes all required trainings as assigned.
• Adheres to the policies and standards adopted by the FCBDD.
• Relate program philosophies to the public in a positive manner.
• Maintains a professional and cooperative relationship with fellow staff and administration.
• Reports major maintenance concerns to Facilities Team Coordinator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responds to daily emergencies; respond to emergency call back.
• Recognizes unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action.
• Available during emergency situations.
• Responds to building alarm calls, mechanical failures, etc. upon request.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with electrical, plumbing, building structure, heating/cooling and grounds keeping.
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, carry and move up to 75 lbs. frequently in a safe manner.
• Knowledge of OSHA/PERRP standards.
• Valid, Ohio drivers’ license, personal vehicle insurance and driving record acceptable to agency insurance carrier.
• Ability to use hand/power tools, mulcher, riding/hand mowers, table/hand saws, acetylene torch, arc welder, snow blower, forklift, etc.
• Ability to utilize basic computer programs (e-mail, internet, Excel, etc.).

Supplemental Information

FLSA: Hourly/Non-Exempt from Overtime
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: One Calendar Year
STATUS: Classified, Civil-Service
NOTE: Working conditions may exist that are not such as normally exist in the occupation of the public employee. These conditions may include exposure to bloodborne pathogens, communicable disease, potentially infectious materials, and/or aggressive or other maladaptive behavior.
The Fairfield County Board of DD does not discriminate in provision of services or employment because of handicap, race, color, creed, national origin, sex or age.