Facilities & Equipment Technician
Facilities & Equipment Technician
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18-05-2025
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USD 48183 - 91047
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18-05-2025
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- Just completed trade school and ready to apply what youve learned Or do you have 3 to 5 years experience and are skilled in a maintenance trade Do you like diversity in your workdayLooking for a career not just a job We have an opening in the Facilities Maintenance Division of our Department of Public Works that may be just right for you!
40 hours per week 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some evening weekend and holiday work is required to meet operational needs.Starting salary for this position is negotiable within the anticipated hiring range ($50000 to $60000) and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience qualifications and demonstrated skill levels of the candidate.This position is eligible for overtime compensation under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Citys personnel regulations.
As a member of the Facilities Maintenance team you will handle a wide variety of operational and routine activities to service repair and maintainCityowned structures buildings grounds machinery and/or equipment. Youll be one of the goto people when something needs to be fixed maintained or remodeled.To be successful in this position youll need to have an allaround understanding of facility upkeep and safety procedures a versatile skill set and a cando attitude. You must have some previous construction repair or maintenance experience be skilled with various hand and power tools and have a willingness to learn new skills and take on new challenges. Handson skill and experience or trade school certification in one or more trades such as carpentry plumbing electrical mechanical painting drywall masonry and/or HVAC is desirable.
The City invests in its employees and encourages and rewards employee growth and development through its professional career path plan which provides our employees with the opportunity to advance and be compensated in accordance with proficiency in demonstrated skills without having to wait for a specific promotional opportunity. The City is committed to providing you with the training and support you need to successfully move up the career path at the pace you choose.
We provide comprehensive insurance benefits (medical dental vision longterm care life) paid time off generous retirement contributions health and wellness programs tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans training and professional growth opportunities and excellent work/life balance. Job Functions
What you will do with us:
- Perform basic HVAC carpentry electrical mechanical electronic masonry and plumbing repair and maintenance work.
- Conductroutine operational checks and inspections of machinery and equipment; detect malfunctions; diagnose and troubleshoot basic equipment and operatingproblems; perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs.
- Inspect buildings structures and fixtures; perform preventive maintenance or repairs when required.
- Perform basic construction and remodeling of City facilities.
- Paint offices furniture hand railings building exteriors and ceilings etc.
- Install and assemble furniture cabinets panels and other office equipment; hang pictures and shelving.
- Operate vehicles and other specialized tools and equipment.
- Assist with snow removal and ice control and with special projects as needed.
Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please click here to view the complete classification description for the Facilities & Equipment Technician position. The classification description indicates the full salary range established for this position to provide opportunity for growth and development (Grade 302 in the Citys FY 2025 Schedule of Salary Ranges).Qualifications
- What you will need to be considered:
- At least 6 months of experience performing routine construction maintenance or repair work.
- Technical vocational or onthejob training in at least one of the maintenance trade areas is desirable.
- A safety mindset and an eye for detail.
- Be at least 18 years of age and a high school/vocational school graduate (or equivalent).
- Be a team player with a great work ethic and the ability to deliver excellent customer service with a positive professional attitude.
- Have a valid drivers license with satisfactory driving record.(You must agree to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License within 12 months of hire as a condition of employment; training/equipment to assist you in meeting this requirement will be offered and testing and licensing costs are paid for by the City.)
- Basic computer/technology skills.
- Strong organizational time management and followup skills.
- Ability to read/check blueprints construction plans/drawings repair manuals or parts catalogs as necessary.
- Ability to read write speak and understand English to follow safety precautions and work procedures.
- Be physically able to accomplish assigned tasks in all types of weather.
- Ability to work weekends holidays overtime or standby shifts when required and to respond to emergency calls when required.
- Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education experience certifications and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties.
Additional Information
- Interested applicants must submit a complete online application to be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately so prompt application is highly encouraged. The position will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.
This is a fulltime nonexempt position which means an individual in this position is eligible for overtime compensation under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Citys personnel regulations. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.
The successful candidate will be subject to a preemployment background investigation. The successful candidate will be subject to a preemployment background investigation and medical examination including drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcoholfree drugfree and smokefree workplace which applies to any person employed by conducting business with or applying for a position with the City. Each employee as a condition of their employment may be required to participate in preemployment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate postaccident and random testing.
For more information about the position please contact Capital Projects/Facilities Division Chief Ron Kaczmarek at 240.805.1262 or . Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at or 301.258.6327.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 12 months.
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Employment Type
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