**This position is subject to a Hiring Incentive up to $2,000**


JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction of the Facilities Supervisor, performs work in the mid to high-level performance of building maintenance to include the primary fields of electrical; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); carpentry; plumbing; fabricates, installs, maintains, repairs and tests according to engineering specifications; co-ordinates work performed by contractors, interacts with contractors to answer questions, and other tasks as assigned.

The Facilities Maintenance Technician will have an opportunity to work in a community that is one of the fastest growing and most exciting suburbs in the USA.  This candidate must be highly motivated and strive for success by demonstrating Little Elm’s Core Values of Integrity, Customer Service, Efficiency, and Innovation.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED and minimum three (3) years experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a building facility or multiple facilities; and trade school or equivalent in HVAC/Refrigeration.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

1. Must be bondable.
2. Valid Texas Driver’s License.
3. Licensed Plumbing, Electrical, and/or HVAC preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

1. Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
2. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or authorities, or members of the local business community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  

1. Identifies and corrects building and equipment problems by performing carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and HVAC work to maintain buildings and equipment in safe condition, prevent degradation of property systems, and prevent failures that would cause reduction in service using hand, power, and specialty tools.
2. Repairs, modifies, constructs, fabricates, installs, and maintains building structures and equipment (e.g. roof, floors, walls, windows, ceilings, foundations, generators, HVAC equipment, compressors, etc.) to provide safe conditions for employees.
3. Trouble shoots maintenance problems involving electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment repair or replacement.
4. Performs preventative maintenance on building systems, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and related components.
5. Performs plumbing repairs to include unstopping toilets, urinals, water leaks, sinks, faucets, and water fountains.
6. Performs electrical repairs which includes changing light bulbs, fluorescent lamps, and replacing ballast.
7. Communicates orally and in writing to notify supervisor of building conditions, equipment and scheduling dates for repairs, using a computer or telephone.
8. Purchase materials, maintain, control, and regulate usage of inventory.
9. Communicates with vendors and internal users to schedule service to least interrupt the Town’s daily activities.
10. Operates a motor vehicle in carrying out business for the Town on a daily basis.
11. May be required to respond to 24-hour emergency calls to perform emergency building repairs, meet and coordinate with service vendors or equipment repairs during off-duty hours.
12. Responds to emergencies including adverse weather to ensure that all facilities are protected and remain operational.
13. Performs other maintenance duties assigned by supervisor.
14. Maintains, develops, and protects assigned Town resources and facilities.
15. Follow-up work performed by janitorial crews and contract vendors.
16. Manage day-to-day operations of facilities, coordinating work performed with the Facilities Supervisor.
17. Must work closely and have good relationships with all departments and staff at all levels
18. Must be available to work on-call schedule.
19. All other duties as assigned.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & REQUIREMENTS

1. Knowledge of computer technology to access, read, and interpret data generated emails, work order and building automation systems.  Should be familiar/trained in the use of energy management systems (Niagara Preferred).
2. Ability to work productivity enhancing software including but not limited to: Outlook, Excel, energy management, and HVAC diagnostic software.
3. Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in electrical/electronic or mechanical, HVAC testing, plumbing, fabrication, repair, landscape, grounds, concrete, and maintenance.
4. Knowledge of fire alarm and sprinkler system for buildings and riser rooms.
5. Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and operate manlifts and scissor lifts at extended height levels.
6. Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions related to multiple building maintenance operations.
7. Ability to locate and identify troubles in appropriate building systems or equipment and to plan and perform necessary repairs.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REASONING ABILITY

1. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished by management in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
2. Ability to comprehend complex policies, procedures, regulations, and organizational structures.
3. Must remain calm during stress full situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to operate various machines and/or equipment; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to eighty (80) pounds and be able to push and pull up to one hundred (100) pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires working with interruptions while performing duties or just walking from one site to another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT              

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

E.O.E.  The Town of Little Elm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.