Facilities Maintenance Technician I/II/Specialist

Job Description:

Facilities Maintenance Technician I/II

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Facilities Maintenance Technician I/II)

• Selfperform and/or work with our team and/or contractor(s) to complete a variety of skilled maintenance tasks on building systems. The building systems include HVAC swimming pools plumbing electrical roofing lighting door locks/hardware glass/glazing elevators emergency generators etc.
• Complete general plumbing work including unclogging drains and repairing faucets.
• Replace lighting inspect exit sign lighting emergency lighting and make necessary bulb ballast and fixture replacement. Performs other electrical work including replacing fans motors switches and outlets.
• Build office furniture and fixtures install whiteboards and signs. Coordinate office relocations and tenants finish improvements. Repairs and constructs walls and partitions.
• Perform monthly elevator tests.
• Perform filter replacement on HVAC equipment.
• Maintain door and door hardware adjust door closers.
• Coordinates monitors and reviews contractors work.
• Observe report and address needs for maintenance and supplies.
• Assist with startup/ closure of pools and maintenance of pool systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Facilities Maintenance Technician I)

• Ability to use a personal computer for word processing email and maintenance tracking database.
• Ability to demonstrate strong desire to learn the facilities maintenance craft.
• Ability to be organized by proactively and effectively planning and executing work in a timely fashion and following through to meet deadlines.
• Ability to be a strong communicator by Distilling information to provide appropriate written and verbal updates in both technical and lay terms and consistently communicating system status & updates with all staff.
• Ability to be a supportive teammate by willingly partnering with and supporting all Facilities Department staff to deliver innovative solutions with a positive attitude. Invested in ensuring wider Facilities team success.
• Ability to be flexible innovative and engaged by quickly adapting to changing circumstances and priorities to identify and suggest creative resolutions to unique problems. Ability to learn and driven to perpetually improve all facets of building system performance.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in building maintenance that is current.
• Knowledge in materials methods equipment and tools used in general building maintenance work as well as a strong desire to learn the facilities maintenance craft.
• Skill of operation of a variety of maintenance construction and woodworking equipment.
• Skills in organization and time management.
• Valid drivers license and ability to maintain acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information including criminal conviction history.
• Ability to pass level one Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Certification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS(Facilities Maintenance Technician II)

• Ability to be organized by proactively and effectively planning and executing work in a timely fashion and following through to meet deadlines.
• Ability to be a strong communicator by distilling information to provide appropriate written and verbal updates in both technical and lay terms and consistently communicating system status & updates with all staff.
• Ability to be a supportive teammate by willingly partnering with and supporting all Facilities Department staff to deliver innovative solutions with a positive attitude. Invested in ensuring wider Facilities team success.
• Ability to be flexible innovative and engaged by quickly adapting to changing circumstances and priorities to identify and suggest creative resolutions to unique problems. Ability to learn and driven to perpetually improve all facets of building system performance.
• Knowledge at a basic level of safety procedures in building maintenance.
• Knowledge at a basic level of materials methods equipment and tools used in general building maintenance.
• Skill in operation of a variety of maintenance construction and woodworking equipment.
• Skills in 0rganizational and time management.
• Ability to use a personal computer for word processing email and maintenance tracking database.
• Must have and maintain a valid drivers license with a safe driving record.
• Valid Drivers License and the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information including criminal conviction history.
• Must be able to pass and maintainlevel one Criminal Justice information System (CJIS) Certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Facilities Maintenance Technician I)

• Knowledge of modern building systems and design. Experience with smart building technology like HVAC analytics lighting control systems and network connected end devices.
• Industry recognized certifications such as Building Operator Certificate; Level 1.
• Ability to perform skilled and semiskilled building construction and maintenance duties relating to the renovation upkeep and operation of city buildings.
• Previous experience working for the City of Boulder or another municipality.
• CFO/AFO Certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS(Facilities Maintenance Technician II)

• Ability to perform skilled and semiskilled building construction and maintenance duties relating to the renovation upkeep and operation of city buildings.
• Knowledge of modern building systems and design. Experience with smart building technology like HVAC analytics lighting control systems and network connected end devices.
• Previous experience working for the City of Boulder or another municipality.
• CPO/AFO Certification

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Facilities Maintenance Technician I)

• High School graduate or GED.
• No experience in Facilities Maintenance required.
• Ability to obtain a Building Operator Certificate; Level fundamentals within two (2) years of hire.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Facilities Maintenance Technician II)

• High School diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience in building construction and/or maintenance.
• Level 1 Building Operator Certificate (BOC). This must be completed at the next available offering (which includes certification).

Facilities Maintenance Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Facilities Maintenance Specialist)

• Provides specialist level knowledge of complicated mechanical electrical lighting plumbing and building envelope systems. The Operations work group will manage general maintenance while the Building Systems workgroup performs advanced diagnostics and coordinates complicated maintenance repairs and projects.
• Plays an active role in energy management for the Citys building portfolio. Utilize analytics to save energy and implement predictive maintenance programs on HVAC systems. Investigates and resolves energy or occupant comfort related issues on HVAC systems.
• Utilizes enterprise building automation systems to monitor diagnose and repair issues with HVAC and hot water systems. The Building Systems workgroup focuses on equipment reliability and proactive maintenance to maximize efficient use of energy resources and limit equipment outage impacts to building occupants.
• Supports the Projects & New Construction work group. Helps define the scope of a project identify existing maintenance challenges with the building for possible inclusion into the project support/direct the work of contractors interfacing with existing building systems and assist with project closeout back to the maintenance team.
• Performs audits of building systems to update asset management database.
• Assists in identifying and retaining outside contractors to perform skilled tasks; prepares timelines and specifications; coordinates monitors and reviews contractors work.
• Access Control systems. Troubleshoot automatic opening doors card readers and other physical security systems.
• Provides mentoring and training to develop the skill set of less experienced team members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS(Facilities Maintenance Specialist)

• Ability to make decisions with limited supervision.
• Ability to perform effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge at an advanced level of modern building systems and design with a focus on mechanical electrical and plumbing systems.
• Knowledge at an advanced level of building automation and lighting control systems and experience with Niagara N4 framework.
• Valid Drivers License and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Must be able to pass and maintain at least a level one Criminal Justice information System (CJIS) Certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS(Facilities Maintenance Specialist)

• Ability to demonstrate skills in analyzing complex building systems or processes and work withing management to implement improvements.
• Knowledge at an advanced level of netzero building design and associated systems.
• Skills at an advanced level in critical thinking and problemsolving to diagnose and repair complex building systems.
• BOMI Building Systems Maintenance (SMC) IFMA Facility Management Professional (FMP) IFMA Certified Facility Manager (CFM) Building Operator Certificate; Level 2 or other similar industry recognized certification.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Facilities Maintenance Specialist)

• High School diploma or GED
• 78 years of building construction and/or maintenance OR an Associates degree in a related field and 34 years of related experience.
• Industry recognized certifications like Building Operator Certificate; Level 2. (This must be completed at the next available offering)

SUPERVISION (All levels)

Supervision Received: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: None

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS (All levels)

• Physical and mental effort: Ability to lift and move items weighing 50lbs or more. Ability to climb ladder.
• Work environment: May require working in extreme weather conditions. Willingness and ability to work alternate shift schedules irregular hours extended shift hours weekends evenings holidays standby rotation and/or emergencies as required.
• Machines and equipment used: Ability to use all required safety equipment.

Additional Job Description:

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