Facilities Technician

Applications to the City of Deerfield Beach are reviewed as received. Early application is encouraged, as this posting may close at any time.

The purpose of this position is to perform electrical, plumbing, air condition maintenance and general repairs and other duties as assigned. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary. • Perform general and specialized tasks in the construction, renovation, modification, installation, and repair of buildings, decks, signs and equipment. • Perform minor electrical repairs, light bulb and ballast replacement, air condition preventive maintenance, painting, and floor repairs. • Perform minor plumbing repairs, dripping faucets, leaky pipes, running toilets, low water pressure, leaking hose bib, slow or clogged toilets and drains, sump pump failure, water heater problems. • Perform general carpenter work. Build and install wall metal framing, drywall, drywall mud and sand. Install doors and door closures. • Maintain security and fire alarm systems • Pressure clean and paint • Work with tools and supplies necessary to complete projects • Inspect and evaluate the condition of facility equipment to ensure every item is safe and in proper working order for users as well as general public. • Assists with the preparation, mitigation and recovery of emergency events such as hurricanes/storms. • Required to serve on the City Emergency Management Operations Team which may involve continuous assignment (24-hours/day) at a secure facility or in the field. • Responds to and assists with 24-hour emergency calls and repairs, complaints and inquiries from the public. • In addition to normal working hours will be required to be in the on-call rotation for a one-week duration per month for after-hour emergencies. • Maintain a complete inventory of equipment assigned to facility. Order tools and supplies as needed. • Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent. • Two (2) years of building maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Be an efficient planner who understands the importance of each process and prioritize it according to the degree of importance. • Be an excellent communicator. • Be a self-motivated individual who can also encourage other staff to achieve assigned goals. • Be able to deliver excellent performance under high work pressure. • Knowledge and practices, methods, materials and tools of one or more of the building trades. • Ability to work from blueprints and rough sketches. • Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with city employees and the public. • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and facilities work order management software