Facilities Technician I

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides skilled technical work in the maintenance and repair of county buildings and facilities. This is an entry-level position responsible for assisting with the maintenance and repair of St. Croix County buildings and facilities. Employees receive on-the-job training and gain practical experience in facility maintenance operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds to emergency situations concerning malfunctioning building equipment including natural gas, electrical, domestic water, boilers, chillers, generators, fire alarm system, etc.; analyzes situation and takes appropriate action.
• Operates, adjusts and repairs water/steam boilers, chillers/heaters, cooling towers, air handlers, exhaust fans, variable air volume systems, unit heaters, gasoline/diesel pumps, circulating pumps and water softeners.
• Repairs plumbing problems such as leaks, clogs, and continuously running fixtures.
• Performs preventative maintenance to systems; reviews log for specific assignments; logs completed work.
• Reviews building automation system checking for system abnormalities; follows up with walk-through to verify proper temperatures and equipment operation for occupant comfort and safety.
• Performs water chemistry analysis on closed water loops, cooling towers and domestic water.
• Troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs heating, ventilation and air conditioning electronic control systems including variable frequency drives, programmable control modules, system circuit boards, electronic valves and associated wiring.
• Works with high voltage electrical systems including installations, system repair, motor repair, transformers, breakers, fuses, contractors, switches and combination high/low voltage.
• Reviews building blueprints, wiring schematics, installation, operation and service manuals to diagnose and repair building systems.
• Prepares boilers and chillers for inspection.
• Troubleshoots and repairs security systems including electronically operated doors, intercom/phone system, lighting controls, etc.
• Tests critical safety equipment including fire alarm systems, building sprinkler system, panic alarms, intercom system, emergency power supply generators, transfer switches, etc.
• Repairs commercial kitchen and laundry equipment including ranges, steam cookers and tables, refrigeration equipment, dishwashers, washer/extractors, dryers, etc.
• Performs other lighter maintenance including moving furniture, fixing signs, painting, drywall. Light fixture repair, plumbing fixture repair, installation of flooring materials. Performs snow removal and sprinkler systems maintenance as required.
• Performs custodial services for backup purposes as required.
• Assists training new employees in their job duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Various hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Able to maintain accurate and legible notes.
• Knowledge of County policies, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of local government organization and its departmental operating requirements.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues across departments to achieve common goals.
• General knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment.
• Ability to analyze and prepare organizational and functional reports from research data.
• General knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, equipment and office assistance techniques.
• Technical proficiency in the use of relevant software applications, databases, standard office equipment, and other technology tools relevant to the position (e.g., Microsoft Office, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.).
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals, including the public, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from complex documents such as laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and reports.
• Ability to engage with the public, handle inquiries, resolve conflicts, and build positive relationships with a diverse population.
• Ability to explain complex or technical information in a clear, understandable manner.
• Ability to listen actively and accurately understand verbal instructions or concerns.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to make decisions that are sound, well-informed, and timely, even in stressful situations.
• Ability to analyze situations, consider various perspectives, anticipate potential issues, and make recommendations or decisions based on logical reasoning.
• Ability to interpret complex information, recognize patterns, and understand the implications of actions or decisions.
• Ability to think conceptually and understand the relationships between ideas that are not immediately obvious.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, using hands to handle, feel, and perform fine motor skills and repetitive motions, and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms overhead or below the waist.
• Sufficient vision to perform tasks such as reading documents, operating vehicles, or working with detailed data.
• Ability to communicate and exchange information effectively with others, with or without reasonable accommodation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed at county buildings and outside.
• Exposures include working in dangerous environments around moving mechanical parts.
• Worker is exposed to seasonal extreme outside weather conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Facilities Technician I: One (1) year of experience with building mechanical systems, operations, maintenance, and repair; OR
• An associates degree or technical degree in facilities maintenance, mechanical operations, construction trades or closely related field; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.