Facility Technician II

* Salary Grade SG 107*   * Recruitment Salary Range: $47,622.00 -  $59,479.00*
** Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience **
* Work Location is 653 Veterans Parkway, Clayton, NC (Johnston County) *

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Facility Technician II for the Facility Maintenance Division with Public Works Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.

The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

Under general supervision, organizes, oversees, performs a wide variety of skilled, journey-level duties in leading, overseeing and participating in the work related to hands-on repair and servicing of Town’s facilities, buildings, mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment, devices and machinery used in the operation of the Town’s facilities; and performs related work as assigned.

Facilities Specialist II is the full journey-level class in this series. Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of assigned duties. This class differs from the lower-level class in the skill level required in all of the classes’ craft areas, and the complexity of assigned projects based on knowledge of the City’s equipment, systems, standards and procedures. Assignments vary, may encompass a variety of tasks, seldom require detailed instructions, and require sound judgment and initiative.

• Inspects and monitors buildings and facility systems to ensure proper settings and working order.
• Assists in managing facility, maintenance, special projects and service contracts and equipment warranties, including carpentry, heating and air conditioning HVAC, fire alarm, security systems, plumbing, electrical, painting, and other related facilities maintenance contracts.
• Monitors building and facility systems to ensure proper settings and working order.
• Assists in the development of specifications and bid documents and procurement processes including assisting with preparing scopes of work for facilities maintenance and contract awards in coordination with Public Works management.
• Performs minor and some major facility repair and maintenance work. Performs diagnosis and repairs to small and large equipment.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs a variety of mechanical and power tools, equipment, and testing instruments.
• Coordinates activities with other sections and departments, as needed.
• Ensures the timely and accurate completion of preventive maintenance activities as assigned.
• Maintains accurate records; orders supplies, parts, and materials; picks up parts as necessary; processes related invoices.
• Assists with maintaining database inventories for the facilities management system.
• Manage and prioritize work orders to ensure timely completion.
• Assists with investigating and resolving facilities and buildings related complaints and citizen inquiries; makes recommendations to management.
• May respond to facility emergencies, including during off-hours, as needed.
• Ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles, practices, tools, and materials relating to the maintenance and repair of City buildings, facilities, and fixtures.
• Principles, theories and standard practices of maintenance trades as they apply to maintenance and repair of facilities, structures, machinery, and equipment.
• Basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, building maintenance practices, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC).
• Methods, practices, techniques and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, carpentry, plumbing system, security systems, painting techniques.
• Occupational hazards, safety regula­tions, safe work practices and safety equipment related to the work.
• Software applications related to the work.
• Codes, regulations and guidelines pertaining to the work.
• Provisions of various City contracts as designated.
• Principles and practices of record keeping.
• Current methods, terminology, equipment, tools and materials used in the maintenance and operation of facilities.

Ability to:

• Identify building maintenance needs and take corrective actions.
• Perform duties in a manner to maximize public safety in the area of building maintenance and construction.
• Diagnose and repair a wide variety of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment.
• Assist in the preparation,  administration and monitoring of a division budget.
• Read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Prepare clear and concise records, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to resolve unusual or irregular problems in the area of facilities maintenance.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative within general policy guidelines.
• Establish and main­tain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
• Plan and schedule various repair, and maintenance projects, and estimate tools, materials, and equipment needed for projects.
• Coordinate and monitor the work of external contractors.
• Monitor and make minor repairs to electrical, plumbing, security, and other related facility systems.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to give clear oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and Town clients.

• High School Diploma and at least four (4) years of experience in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Carpentry or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Specialized applicable buildings maintenance certifications may be preferred. 
• HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and or Carpentry certificates desirable.