Building Maintenance Tech

Performs the maintenance of various City of Midland buildings and equipment. Performs maintenance tasks including air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and masonry.

• Inspects and maintains air conditioning equipment.
• Makes plumbing repairs and installations including broken lines, faucets, and cleans sewer lines.
• Performs electrical repairs and installations including light ballast and bulbs.
• Paints doors, walls and trim. Replaces tile and cove base, ceramic and composition.
• Moves furniture and boxes, hangs pictures and repairs furniture.
• Performs carpentry repairs including replacing doors, jams, and window glass.
• Makes minor roof repairs and seals around buildings.
• Performs related duties as required.

Ability to sit, stand and transport self from building to building. Ability to drive a vehicle to and from various worksites. Employee will work in seasonal temperatures bending, kneeling, twisting and climbing in order to repair and maintain buildings and equipment. Employee can work with potential mechanical, chemical and electrical hazards while making repairs.Employee communicates with other employees in the work group and building occupants. Will also work with equipment operators in order to obtain information and make repairs. Also communicates with other individuals as required to complete job assignments.

Ability to safely use tools and equipment such as sewer machines, amp/volt meters, trucks and hand tools. Skill in the reading and practical application of manuals, blueprints and other similar specifications used by the city. Must be able to read blueprints and transform into actual job. Ability to read, measure and calculate types and sizes of materials needed for equipment and building systems repair and ability to reason amount of time that will be used in the process. Familiarity with local City and building codes. Substantial understanding of HVAC systems and process required.

High school diploma and three to five years of experience in a related field required. Valid Texas driver's license required.