Facilities Maintenance Technician

The City of Murphy redefines the local government experience for its employees citizens and businesses; disrupting the perception of what municipal government is. We do this under the banner of being One City One Team of public servants committed to exceptional service delivery by honoring our core values of being C.O.O.L.

• RespeCtful by providing considerate and thoughtful service to a diverse City with the goal of maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• ProfessiOnal by being knowledgeable competent and efficient in service to all with the goal of maintaining high standards of behavior and work ethic while elevating each other as a Murphy team in efforts to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• TrustwOrthy by delivering service in an open honest and timely manner with the goal of fostering trust in all our relationships by maintaining integrity and high levels of accountability.
• FriendLy by committing to a harmonious engaging and positive work environment with the goal of providing exceptional service to our internal and external customers.

Are you a COOL individual looking for a COOL place to work This might be the place for you and the COOLest job youve ever had!

The City of MurphyFacilities Departmentseeks to add a Facilities Maintenance Technicianto its dynamic team! The Facilities Maintenance Technician under direction of the Facilities Superintendent performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance duties to include electrical plumbing carpentry painting and monthly preventative maintenance on all municipal HVAC systems.

Pay Plan

This opportunity is FLSA non-exempt and budgeted on Pay Grade #28.
The pay plan range below is shown to represent opportunities for growth and development within this opportunity. We are seeking to hire between the Min to Mid-range of the pay grade shown dependent upon qualifications.

Min $23.21/hour
Mid $27.85/hour
Max $32.49/hour

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• Assists the Superintendent in managing planning and operating municipal facilities
• Assists the Superintendent with an inventory of Public buildings and their operating systems
• Performs the systematic monthly preventative maintenance on all municipal HVAC systems to include filter replacement and lubrication Assists the Superintendent in identifying potential hazards problem areas and the status of municipal buildings and their electrical plumbing and HVAC systems
• Performs minor repairs on all municipal HVAC systems
• Assists in monitoring various contractors
• Assists the Superintendent in monitoring and providing compliance with Service Agreements and Contracts - provides details to obtain quotes and evaluates results
• Performs the systematic monthly preventative maintenance on all municipal generator systems and maintaining monthly log
• Performs minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets installing of water heaters unclogging of drains etc.)
• Performs minor electrical maintenance to include but not limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches incandescent and florescent bulbs/tubes ballast sockets fuse minor appliance cords etc.) using appropriate hand power and specialty tools
• Performs minor painting carpentry and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using a brush sprayer or roller to apply paints stains and varnishes)
• Reconfigures installs positions and remounts modular offices and space (e.g. furniture wall panels work surfaces storage bins file cabinets etc.)
• Prepares the surfaces and paints various types of structures and equipment
• Hangs pictures and shelving as needed
• Responds to various service requests and provides corrective action
• Performs general work order requests
• Adheres to personnel safety and department policies and procedures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Two (2) years of previous maintenance experience that includes working with HVAC electrical and plumbing systems and carpentry work
• Valid Texas Class C Drivers License - driving record must be in compliance with City policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a related trade school or HVAC training

• May be required to lift up to one hundred (100) pounds
• May be required to work evening weekends and overtime as needed