Facilities Skilled Trades Journeyman in Loughborough

Summary

Responsible for performing troubleshooting and repair efforts on commercial grade heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems or construction inspections and oversight in all City buildings constructed and/or maintained by Facilities Management.

Pay Range : Depending on qualifications and experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintains and repairs ALL building systems and components within the City of Garland, including but not limited to:

• Repair/replace/inspect Commercial HVAC systems

• Schedules and performs Preventative Maintenance Program

• Maintains roofing systems and components and works with contractors on repairs

• Ensure that the preventative maintenance program is completed by use of a computer and/or tablet

• Test and maintain chemical treatments in cooling towers and chilled water systems

• Assist in compiling data for the computerized work order system

• Coordinate maintenance contracts as assigned

• Assist in gathering quotes for the annual budget

• Attend major design and/or construction meetings

• Ensure all work is compliant with City, State, and County codes

• Informs Facilities Supervisor if a subcontractor is needed for repairs and/or service and gathers quotes

• Checks and maintains generators

• Installs/maintains keys, locks, punch code locks, panic hardware (electrical/mechanical), and all other door hardware

• Installs/maintains electrical systems, devices, controls, lights, lighting systems, etc.

• Maintains card access security system components (readers, panels, etc.)

• Installs/maintains plumbing systems, drains, water fountains, commodes, urinals, sinks, faucets

• Assists staff in hanging TVs, pictures, art, etc.

• Repairs drywall, ceiling systems, flooring, furniture, signage, flagpoles, etc.

• General carpentry

• Trains and assists other technicians as needed

• Available for rotating on-call and work overtime when requested

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

• Electrical Journeyman License (4) years of additional verifiable experience
  OR

• HVAC Technician (4) years of verifiable experience
  OR

• Plumbing Journeyman License (4) years of additional verifiable experience

• 4 years of verifiable general building maintenance experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Texas Class A HVAC, Master Electrical or Master Plumbing License

• Bilingual in Spanish and English

• Proficient in using Adobe Acrobat Pro software

• Auto CAD software abilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• General knowledge of needed tools and their proper usage

• General knowledge of facilities maintenance

• Skill to properly operate hand and power tools

• Ability to use a computer and software

• Ability to perform work without supervision

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English

• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with other City personnel and customers

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Class C Texas driver\’s license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in a warehouse environment; occasionally exposed to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.