Skilled Maintenance Technician I

About the Job: In this position, you will function as a skilled technician performing a variety of skilled building maintenance and repair, construction, and other duties in support of the City Facilities Maintenance Division and provide technical assistance to assigned supervisory staff. In this position will require to be on call on rotation bases.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

We're an accredited pay equity employer! Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule.

As a Skilled Maintenance Technician I, you will:

• Perform the full range of skilled maintenance and technical duties in support of the facilities, including design, construction, and installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of buildings, structures, devices, plumbing, electrical, low voltage systems, A/V equipment and fire systems.
• Complete assigned work and tasks requiring skilled maintenance methods and techniques
• Read and interpret plans and drawings; assess projects in the field; design and layout projects
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures making recommendations for changes and improvements
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs; requisition materials as required
• Aid assigned supervisory staff
• Perform field inspections to ensure work quality and adherence to City policies and approved work plans and designs; maintain operation records; file reports as needed
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information of assignment and explain City policies and procedures to the public
• May be required to remain on-call for emergency/disaster situations
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures and workplace safety
• Review completed work for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge of: 

• Technical facility maintenance craft discipline with use of analytical judgement and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization
• Commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning troubleshooting maintenance principles
• Maintenance methods and techniques
• Equipment, materials, chemicals, and supplies used in facilities maintenance 
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations

• Stay current on new trends, innovations, and technology-specific to facilities maintenance
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships Work individually and/or in a team environment

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of full-time, professional experience in a related field

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants. 

• Certification(s) or formal training in multiple areas of facilities maintenance
• Experience working in multiple facilities craft disciplines
• Commercial HVAC troubleshooting experience
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver’s license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a polygraph examination, extensive background check, and other pre-employment assessments.

Physical Demands: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Environmental Conditions/Frequency:
Primary Work Environment - Office Environment
Extreme Temperatures - Occasionally
Wetness and Humidity - Occasionally
Respiratory Hazards - Occasionally
Noise and Vibrations - Frequently
Physical Hazards - Occasionally
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Frequently
Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Rarely