Facilities Technician

About the Role

Assists the Facilities Supervisor in day-to-day maintenance, including inspection, preventive maintenance, and responding to unplanned maintenance needs for utilities, buildings, and grounds. The list of essential functions is representative of typical duties and responsibilities, though management may assign additional related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and interfaces with vendors and sub-contractors regarding facility projects, contractual obligations, and maintenance/repair issues.
• Monitors and coordinates facility repair requests to ensure timely service and thorough repairs.
• Performs non-scheduled or emergency maintenance to support operations.
• Conducts site inspections and diagnoses problems.
• Monitors installations, maintenance, repairs, and replacements, including electrical, electronic, plumbing, HVAC, general carpentry, painting, and access control.
• Recommends equipment purchases, remodeling, and special projects.
• Provides quotes from vendors on large site projects.
• Performs regular and directed grounds maintenance as needed.
• Maintains maintenance records and schedules as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) to three (3) years of related experience.
• Intermediate to advanced electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and facility maintenance skills.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and clean driving record.
• A/C, electrical, plumbing, and/or building maintenance certification preferred.
• IFMA Certification, CDL endorsement, and/or OSHA/General Industry 30-hour compliance certification preferred.

Skills

• Skilled in basic facilities maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time.

Physical Requirements

• Regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects or materials (up to 50 pounds); assistance or proper techniques may be required for heavier items.
• Tasks may involve climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Environmental Requirements

• Functions are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, atmospheric elements, and pathogenic substances.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.