Field Maintenance Technician I

Job Description:

Field Maintenance Technician I

Description

Pay Range: $21.26/hr. - $26.57/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Thursday, November 14, 2024

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm; Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Facilities Maintenance Technician l job is available with the City of Fort Worth Property Management Department within its Facilities Division. The Facilities Division provides City Departments with world class facility planning, design, construction, renovation and maintenance services. The Division is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician for building equipment maintenance, repair and installation at Municipal Complex facility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED supplemented by specialized training in HVAC, electrical technology, or a related field
• Two years responsible experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and electrical systems.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must pass Drug Screen, Physical, Tuberculosis screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in large commercial (10,000 sq ft +) buildings preferred Facilities Maintenance Technician l job responsibilities include:
• Performs maintenance and repair of all electrical and mechanical systems, except those requiring the attention of a licensed specialist.
• Installs outlets and replaces switches, light bulbs and fixtures.
• Monitors electrical and electronic equipment including air conditioning and heating systems. Makes minor repairs to door hinges and locks.
• Installs and implements new equipment and materials.

The Skilled Trades Tech I job responsibilities include:

• Performs maintenance and repair of all electrical and mechanical systems, except those requiring the attention of a licensed specialist.
• Installs outlets and replaces switches, light bulbs and fixtures.
• Monitors electrical and electronic equipment including air conditioning and heating systems.
• Makes minor repairs to furniture, door hinges and locks.
• Installs and implements new equipment and materials.
• Assists in preparing assigned facility or building for special events.

Working Conditions

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.

Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.