Facilities Technician I

Position Description

Under the direction of the Head of Facilities, the Facilities Technician I is the entry level position and is responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance, analyzing mechanical and electrical problems, and making adjustments, repairs, and replacements to ensure the continuous and safe functioning of all assigned equipment in the physical environment. This position functions under the guidance of a Facilities Technician II or above.

Responsibilities

• Operates, repairs, overhauls, services, and maintains equipment in all areas of the physical environment.
• Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance work on equipment based on manufacturers recommendations or required by code.
• Enters data into the established CMMS.
• Maintains clean equipment rooms and other areas to include AHU filter change out.
• Maintains equipment performance and repair records.
• Completes required after hours on-call rotation.
• May assist in designing and implementing mechanical or electrical alterations to new and existing equipment to improve efficiency, performance, and extend the life of equipment.
• May assist in ensuring that all equipment and maintenance standards meet all regulatory compliance requirements mandated by local, state and federal agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Skills and Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer functions.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to participate in after hours on-call rotation.
• Demonstratedstrong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, or in a group.
• Ability to follow specific directions.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Key Characteristics/Traits

• Must be responsible, reliable, flexible, and available for overtime work when necessary.
• Must be willing to always follow safety regulations; must follow Lock-out/Tag-out procedure exactly.

Qualifications/Education

• Eighteen months of hands-on maintenance and repair experience in one or more of the following areas: pipefitting, HVACR, steam-operated systems used for humidification and sterilization, pneumatic and electronic building control systems (BAC), plumbing systems, commercial or industrial laundry equipment, sterilizing equipment, gas or diesel engines and generators, kitchen and cafeteria equipment, mechanical and electrical systems, carpentry, troubleshooting, or welding and fabrication.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves very physical work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects. The position may involve moving heavy equipment and/or supplies. This position involves a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Other Job Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of MVR, background and drug screens required; uniform is provided.