Facilities Maintenance Technician IV Generalist

City of St. George, UT•Saint George, UT

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Facilities Services Manager, performs highly skilled duties for the City of St. George related to the general and preventive maintenance and repair of City buildings, facilities, furnishings, and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Eight (8) years of full-time paid experience in building maintenance, construction industry or related fields. (Plumbing experience preferred)
Must possess a valid driver license. A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.
Possess a Roofing Product and Repair Certification or Class II Backflow certification, or Locksmith certification or a primary trade license recognized by the State of Utah or eight (8) years Full-time experience in building maintenance and CPR/First Aid certification (preferred).
Knowledge of: Tools, equipment, and techniques used in maintenance, repair, and/or construction of buildings.
Knowledge of: Electrical and refrigeration operations and equipment such as components, symbols, schematics, compressors, relays, and motors.
Knowledge of: Local, state, and federal codes and regulations specific to construction and maintenance.
Knowledge of: Budgeting principles, and budgetary and capital expenditure planning.
Knowledge of: Basics of reading and understanding blueprints.
Knowledge of: Standard safety precautions.
Skills in: Performing routine building maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Skills in: Determining the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Skills in: Operation of a variety of hand tools and equipment common to the building trades.
Ability to: Work with minimum supervision, and understand and follow general work instructions.
Ability to: Work within budgetary and time allocations.
Ability to: Manage numerous projects at any given time.
Ability to: Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to: Analyze and solve problems under stress.
Ability to: Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and various operational and maintenance manuals.
Ability to: Direct the work of Facility Maintenance Worker I, II, and III employees.
Ability to: Perform indoor and outdoor manual labor for extended periods of time.
Ability to: Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to: Routinely climb and work from a 25 foot ladder.

Nice To Haves

Plumbing experience preferred
Possess a Roofing Product and Repair Certification or Class II Backflow certification, or Locksmith certification or a primary trade license recognized by the State of Utah or eight (8) years Full-time experience in building maintenance and CPR/First Aid certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

Receives and completes departmental requests for repairs, replacements, and mechanical system adjustments.
Performs and schedules general and preventive maintenance and repairs, and maintains required records related to routine plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical functions of City buildings and environs, such as:
Diagnoses problems and determines how to correct them. Checks blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains various plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Periodically performs minor construction, remodel, and repair of various structures and facilities. Selects subcontractors, within City assigned expense limit, to work on building maintenance.
Reviews plans and makes recommendations on City facility remodeling and new construction projects as needed.
Identifies the need for and recommends repair or alteration of City owned facilities.
Reviews and coordinates remodeling and renovation projects with facility manager to turn off water, electricity, etc. as needed.
Provides training and orientation for new employees as directed.
Supervises Facility Maintenance Technician I, II employees as needed.
Provides assistance with the preparation and monitoring of the Facility Services budget.
Assists with set up and take down for special events.
Performs other related duties as required.