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City of Georgetown
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Building Maintenance Technician Effective Date: 10/01/2012
FLSA Category: Non-exempt Revision Date: 01/27/2014
SUMMARY: Performs general maintenance and construction duties including carpentry, plumbing, electrical and
concrete work for city facilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Performs routine maintenance of all city facilities to minimize repair costs and ensure the safety and comfort of
the employees and citizens; makes plumbing repairs, electrical, HVAC, drywall, floor tile, Formica, painting,
concrete and masonry repairs.
Assists more experience technicians in performing skilled repair and remodeling work, of varying degrees of
complexity at various city facilities to ensure work areas for all employees and the general public are efficient and
free of hazards.
Assists in the repair and construction of various types of furniture to allow for customization of employee work
areas, to more efficiently utilize space and funds, and help improve productivity. This includes work surfaces,
shelves, cabinets, handrails, picture frames, and desks.
Ensures the operation of all mechanical items including safety lock systems, fire door alarms, smoke detectors,
door closures, and door locking mechanisms, which allow employees to have a feeling of being safe and secure.
Ensures the operation of all mechanical items including safety lock systems, fire door alarms, smoke detectors,
door closures, and door locking mechanisms.
Operates light machinery and equipment such as forklifts and light tractors as required to provide for expeditious
completion of projects and to reduce labor and equipment costs.
Operates and maintains a variety of mechanical tools and equipment such as power saws, sanders, drills, air
compressors, paint sprayers, and various other hand tools required for maintenance work.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
High School diploma or equivalent. One year of full-time work experience in basic construction and facility maintenance.
OR Any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education that provides the required knowledge, skills or
abilities.
Knowledge of:
Basic construction and facility maintenance techniques to include carpentry, electrical plumbing, HVAC, and other
associated construction skills.
Skill in:
Reading and comprehending warning labels, road signs, safety instructions, work orders.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Comprehending and following instructions, oral and written.
Measuring and calculating distance, area, volume, perform conversations f(e.g., from inches to feet).
Interpreting safety policies and procedures for light construction.
Diagnosing problems and make correct determination.
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LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class C Texas driver’s license,
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching,
crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
Exposure to weather extremes, noise and physical hazard of power tools; dust and heavy lifting.