Field Technician I

Facilities Maintenance Technicians perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to the maintenance and repair of county facilities and equipment including carpentry plumbing and electrical repairs and maintenance; coordinate and oversee the work of outside contractors; and perform other duties as assigned.

Facilities Maintenance Technician I - This is the journey-level class in the Facilities Maintenance Technician series and is distinguished from the I level by the assignment of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.

• Perform semi-skilled and skilled facilities maintenance work involving carpentry plumbing and electrical repairs and maintenance of county buildings and facilities.
• Clean maintain and repair building fixtures and equipment including locks windows doors carpet venetian blinds roof drains shelving and systems furniture.
• Replace HVAC filters and perform minor maintenance on HVAC units to keep condensate drains unplugged etc.
• Repair plumbing fixtures unclog drains and maintain plumbing systems.
• Create and execute work orders using Manager Plus software and prepare reports on the work performed.
• Track and report on repair and maintenance activities; complete and maintain a variety of records.
• Assist with the preparation of specifications for contracts quotes proposals and publicly bid projects related to the service and repair of county facilities and equipment.
• Participate in budget preparation; prepare cost estimates; submit justifications for building maintenance activities including capital improvement projects.
• Make field inspections and review work-in-progress; identify and resolve issues with outside contractors referring to the manager as needed.
• Work collaboratively with outside vendors and contractors in identifying unusual problems and/or maintaining and repairing county facilities and buildings.
• Report potential safety problems related to county facilities clean up spills and unsafe conditions as identified; lock and unlock doors of county facilities.
• Coordinate with county and contract personnel to identify maintenance needs; obtain information needed to define project scope and estimate time labor equipment and material needs.
• Make minor repairs to roofs brick asphalt plaster and concrete.
• Paint walls and/or equipment and make minor painting repairs; operate automotive equipment and haul material; receive and store supplies.
• Make simple furniture cabinet asphalt tile and linoleum repairs.
• Replace light bulbs and tubes and repair/replace ballasts.
• Promptly utilize the facilities maintenance help desk system and respond to follow up on and complete requests.
• Use tact and diplomacy in all interactions with customers.
• Coordinate with departments and outside agencies and act as liaison to departments.
• May oversee staff or contractors in the repair and maintenance of county facilities and infrastructure.
• Promote a positive county image by maintaining excellent internal and external customer relations.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers other county employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Principles and practices used in the performance of a variety of skilled building trades work involving carpentry general construction electrical plumbing painting and heating/air conditioning systems.
• Electrical systems and energy management systems.
• Mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Card access control systems.
• Alarm systems and security camera systems.
• Use of a variety of software packages including facilities management software energy management software and building maintenance software.
• Principles of inventory control and asset management.
• Pertinent local state and Federal laws ordinances and rules.
• Construction practices.

• Independently perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled building maintenance tasks involving carpentry general construction electrical plumbing painting and heating/air conditioning systems.
• Troubleshoot a variety of building systems including HVAC Alarms security cameras access control plumbing and electrical.
• Read and understand electrical schematics troubleshoot electrical issues and make recommendations related to repair and maintenance of electrical wiring and equipment.
• Accurately develop and monitor project timelines.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of reports and records.
• Utilize an asset and maintenance management system to track inventory and activities.
• Oversee staff and contractors in maintenance and repair-related activities.

Any combination of education and experience that will provide the ability to perform the work and provide the performance results as stated above. A typical way of obtaining education and experience would be:

Five (5) years of increasing full-time experience related to the maintenance and repair of buildings and related systems and equipment including oversight of outside contractors.

• Equivalent to completion of high school.
• Vocational or technical school courses related to construction building systems maintenance or equipment repair.

May require the mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment sitting at a desk for long periods of time; use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings; speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; color vision to inspect electrical wiring; smell to detect gas or sewage leaks; touch to determine hot and cold water fixtures; manual dexterity to operate calculators cameras computers grasp tools and inspect electrical devices; ability and dexterity to use ladders hand tools and power tools necessary to carry out the essential job duties listed; ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds such as tools materials files books or boxes of paper for distances up to 100 feet; travel from job site to job site operating and sitting in a vehicle; bend squat climb kneel and twist while performing field work; may be exposed to dust noise machinery moving objects and other vehicles while performing field work; may work on uneven or slippery surfaces; and may intermittently perform field work while exposed to various types of weather including extreme heat during summer months and cold temperatures during the winter months. Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

**Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To be considered for this opportunity please submit an employment application online through the Human Resources Department webpage at Completed applications will be accepted by the deadline date. Applications will be screened and those deemed best qualified will be invited to participate in an oral interview. The final candidate must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screening test a complete criminal background investigation and a driving record check.

If any accommodation is needed during the interviewing or testing process please notify the Human Resources Department at least seven days in advance of your scheduled appointment so that we may be able to provide reasonable accommodation.

Kaufman County Texas commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees complying with local state and federal laws. The Countys policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race creed color religion age sex country of national origin marital status disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information political affiliation ethnicity or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.

This bulletin is not a contract neither express nor implied.

Any provision herein may be modified or revoked.