Facilities Maintenance Technician I - III

The City of Lafayette is seeking a self-motivated Facilities Maintenance Technician who thrives on solving problems and thinking outside the box.

The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach to maintenance and repairs, great communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

A diverse skill set including some plumbing experience desired.

If you're seeking a great career and are service-oriented with a passion for quality work, please apply! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive: Performs preventative maintenance and repair tasks in all areas of assigned facilities to include, but not limited to technical repairs in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, structural, roofing, carpentry, painting, etc.

Performs or assists maintenance of building systems as needed.

Clean drains, repair and replace faucets and plumbing fixtures.

Perform painting projects on various buildings and equipment to commercial level standards.

Perform maintenance and moderate repairs on roofs, walls, ceilings, floors, cabinets, windows, doors, etc.

Performs emergency cleaning and stocking activities on occasion.

Adjust, troubleshoot, and repair doors, openers, locks, and keys.

Operate, maintain, and repair building HVAC equipment and utilize building automation systems, including troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating and refrigeration systems.

Monitor and perform routine inspections and maintenance on emergency building and life safety systems such as fire alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, lighting, etc.

Repair, replace and maintain lamps, ballasts, lighting fixtures, electrical switches, and receptacles.

Monitor and maintain preventive maintenance records and logs.

Install, maintain, and repair a variety of floor coverings such as carpeting, tile, linoleum and wood, and roof coverings.

Uses sound judgement to assess conditions and determines a course of action for efficient repair.

Effectively communicate project plans to superintendent, and relay potential impact of planned work to facility operators.

Communicates clearly, including listening to understand, to provide a high level of customer service with minimal impact on facility users.

Assist with improvement projects, as assigned, to improve operations and facility conditions.

Maintains a safe environment for the public and staff.

Works safely, following established safety rules.

Identifies and corrects unsafe conditions.

Manage equipment throughout city facilities; perform preventative maintenance checks, make purchases, research to problem solve, maintain tools & equipment, and submit reports.

Read and interpret sketches, diagrams, and blueprints, to understand and troubleshoot as well as to manage projects.

Troubleshoot, remove, and replace small pumps, and operates pump controls.

Respond to and resolve facility related inquiries of all kinds.

Be informed of and comply with applic...