Facilities Maintenance Technician I - Bexar County (TX) : Job Details

Salary: $3,179.00 Monthly Location : San Antonio, TX Job Type: Full-time Regular Job Number: 2024-00860 Department: Facilities Management Opening Date: 01/03/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Summary Under direct supervision, is responsible for routine repairs and maintenance of building equipment, machinery, and facility grounds of assigned County facilities, to include detention facilities; and performs other duties as required. The position of Facilities Maintenance Technician I is the first position of the Bexar County Facilities Maintenance Technician family of jobs. The family of jobs is organized in a career path that extends from Facilities Maintenance Technician I (NE-04) to Facilities Maintenance Technician IV (NE-10). Advancement through the career path is contingent upon achieving increasing levels of skill, experience, education, certification and performance. Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains building equipment and machinery
• Performs basic plumbing troubleshooting tasks including plumbing fixture repairs, parts replacements, and fixture removal and/or installation
• Assists in construction, remodeling and renovation work
• Performs basic carpentry, concrete and masonry repairs
• Repairs commercial laundry and kitchen fixtures and appliances
• Performs replacement and/or repairs of acoustical or metal ceiling tile, vinyl floor tile and ceramic floor tile
• Records readings taken from gauges on machinery and equipment; and documents and reports discrepancies of readings
• Performs building inspections and maintains proper documentation as required
• Observes and reports security problems to proper authorities
• Assists in the performance of basic locksmith functions including troubleshooting, repairing and preventive maintenance on detention facility sliding door locking systems
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and two (2) years' experience in commercial building equipment repairs and maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic knowledge of commercial building equipment repairs and maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical fundamentals; good knowledge of all related tools and equipment; good knowledge of safety standards and practices
• Skill in operating all related tools and equipment
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver's license
• Ability to perform a variety of maintenance functions; ability to read and follow instructions; ability to calculate time and material estimates; ability to performs basic measurement and mathematical calculations; ability to exercise independent judgment when necessary; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees and outside agencies
• Must be able and willing to attend training at department's discretion
• May be assigned to any or various County facilities
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Required to be on-call 24/7/365.
• When required, shall work extra hours, holidays, weekends and other shifts
• Required to work rotating shift
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Working conditions are primarily indoors with exposure to temperature variations
• May be required to work in a detention environment
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as damp/wet surfaces, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally moves objects weighing up to 100 pounds
• Will frequently communicate with co-workers; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Frequently moves about buildings
• Constantly positions self to perform essential functions
• Constantly operates tools and equipment

Supplemental Information Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-###-####. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by Bexar County: NOTE: Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits. 01 Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• None

02 Which best describes your years of experience in commercial building equipment repairs and maintenance?

• No Experience
• 1 Year Experience
• 2 Years Experience
• 3 Years Experience
• 4 Years Experience
• 5 Years Experience
• 6 Years Experience
• 7 or more Years

03 Do you possess and maintain a valid Texas driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04 Are you able and willing to attend training at department's discretion?

• Yes
• No

05 Do you acknowledge that you may be assigned to any or various county facilities?

• Yes
• No

06 Are you able to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance?

• Yes
• No

07 Are you able to clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test?

• Yes
• No

08 Are you available to be on-call 24/7/365?

• Yes
• No

09 Do you acknowledge when required, shall work extra hours, holidays, weekends and other shifts?

• Yes
• No

10 Are you able to work rotating shifts?

• Yes
• No

11 Are you able to work more than 40 hours during the work week?

• Yes
• No

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