Facilities Maintenance Technician Entry

Position Overview Are you looking for a hands-on job, that uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills? Do you have experience across multiple trades, and are looking for an opportunity to work with a stellar team? Montgomery County Facilities Management is actively hiring Facilities Maintenance Technicians in an Entry Level capacity. This position is great for someone having knowledge of facilities maintenance, and the desire to grow their skills through experiential, on-the-job training. We are especially looking to add team members with initiative, and attention to detail. Come join our team! Benefits include: * Paid Time Off * PPL - Paid Personal Leave - Up to 80 hours a year. * LTSL - Long Term Sick Leave - On an accrual basis * Vacation - On an accrual basis * 3 Weeks Paid Parental Leave * 12 Paid holidays * Medical - 90% of premiums paid by employer * Retirement - OPERS - Ohio Public Employees Retirement System - with a 14% contribution from the County * HSA - Health Savings Account - The County contributes up to $1,000 annually. * Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $5,250 annually on approved programs * Dental & Vision Insurance * Wellness Program - Partnering with the YMCA * Employee & Family Assistance Program - Receive 24/7 confidential service providing counseling and referrals to all employees and family members. Entry level in the facilities maintenance occupation requiring some knowledge of overall facility maintenance techniques and construction materials and tools; under close supervision, applies safe and appropriate trade practices to repair, installation, and maintenance tasks. Summary of Job Duties The Facilities Maintenance Technician-Entry (FMTE) role involves developing the skills needed, under close supervision, to diagnose and execute maintenance tasks across multiple trades within County facilities. Responsibilities include assisting, training, and performing maintenance duties in carpentry, electrical work, HVAC systems, plumbing, and other areas related to facility maintenance as determined by management. This role may require travel to various County locations. CARPENTRY: Assists with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, design, and fabrication of items, such as cabinets, Formica tops, partitions, shelves, and signs. Conducts building repairs and modifications involving floors, stairs, door frames, windows, walls, rafters, and roofs. Learns to execute both rough and finished carpentry tasks using an array of hand and bench tools, covering drywall, lock sets, suspended ceilings, floor tile, carpeting, block walls, and various power equipment in compliance with building codes. Additionally, learns the administrative aspects of carpentry, including cost estimation, procurement of supplies and materials, blueprint interpretation, and inventory management of tools and materials. ELECTRICAL: Assists with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, and a wide spectrum of equipment, including motors, appliances, fans, rooftop units, wiring conduits, breaker panels, light ballasts, pumps, control systems, disconnect switches, fuses, HVAC electrical systems, water heaters, fire alarms, and other alarm systems. Learns about electrical building codes and blueprints, and how to employ various electrical test equipment for diagnostics. Additionally, learns the administrative aspects of electrical work, including cost estimation, procurement of supplies and materials, blueprint interpretation, and inventory management of tools and materials. HVAC: Assists with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment including chillers, boilers, air handlers, control systems, cooling towers, heat exchangers, heat pumps, distribution boxes, thermostats, pumps, and air compressors. Learns and performs proper lubrication of bearings and equipment while conducting seasonal teardowns, inspections, repairs, and necessary adjustments for heating and cooling equipment to maintain optimal functionality. Learns about operating all HVAC equipment across automatic, manual, or computerized controls. Learns about HVAC code requirements and blueprints, learns how to employ various HVAC testing equipment for diagnostics. Additionally, learns the administrative aspects of HVAC work, including cost estimation, procurement of supplies and materials, blueprint interpretation, and inventory management of tools and materials. PLUMBING: Assists with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plumbing items such as, fixtures, sinks, faucets, toilets, pumps, sewage ejectors, pressure regulators, valves, hot water heaters, expansion tanks, and drinking fountains, along with diverse piping materials such as copper, steel threaded, and plastic. Learns how to operate equipment to resolve pipe clogs, conducts repairs, and rebuilds assorted plumbing equipment and fixtures. Learns about plumbing building codes and blueprints, learns how to employ various plumbing tools for diagnostics. Additionally, learns the administrative aspects of plumbing work, including cost estimation, procurement of supplies and materials, blueprint interpretation, and inventory management of tools and materials. OTHER: Responsible for assisting other staff when needed, responding to emails, entering work requests, updating and closing work orders, and attending training. Performs various manual labor tasks, such as moving office furniture, setting up furniture for meetings, moving and hauling trash, general clean-up, moving boxes of record, picking up parts and supplies, snow removal and ice control. Provides information to contractors on various repair jobs and projects. (Performs Related Duties as Required) Minimum Qualifications and Requirements Equivalent to three (3) years of experience in building maintenance; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements. Supplemental Information Driving Requirement: Must maintain a current valid United States driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Training and Development: Must complete the required Facilities Management competence training within two (2) years of hire date to qualify for advancement to the Facilities Maintenance Technician-Administrative Services (FMT-AS) classification. If the training is not completed within two (2) years of hire, the employee will be terminated. Locations include: The Montgomery County Administration Building, the Reibold Building and the Montgomery County Jail (this location also includes an additional $1 on the hour).

Created: 2024-10-22