Facilities Maintenace Technician

Operates and maintains building automation and mechanical systems at optimum performance levels, with technical direction from supervisor; assesses facilities-related maintenance problems, including electrical, HVAC, and plumbing; acts as system administrator for the computerized maintenance management program; monitors subcontractors to assure quality services are provided.

Due to the nature and location of the work required, this position is not eligible for telecommuting/work from home. This position will also include after hours on call status

• Monitors, optimizes, and operates mechanical equipment and systems needed to maintain a high-quality building environment; responds to HVAC-related comfort complaints, performs necessary adjustments, and coordinates unscheduled repairs if needed; performs necessary inspections and preventive maintenance

• Monitors, optimizes, and operates building automation system and network, telecommunication infrastructure, life safety, security systems, and other associated facility management systems

• Maintains computerized maintenance management system customized to meet the goals and needs of the facility; performs necessary inspections and preventive maintenance

• Recommends maintenance, repair, and replacement of all assigned equipment; performs/coordinates repairs as appropriate and monitors contractors to assure quality of work completed

• Assesses facilities-related maintenance problems, including electrical and mechanical equipment replacement/repairs, telecommunications and building network equipment and infrastructure issues, and audiovisual equipment

• Assists in grounds maintenance, including snow removal, lawn treatment program, turf and garden maintenance; coordinates grounds maintenance contractors and other UICA staff involved in grounds maintenance.

• Works closely with supervisor to prepare reports that track energy usage, equipment status, building condition, and other building operation information from data produced by predictive maintenance procedures, trend logs, and other reference sources

• Analyzes and makes recommendations to optimize energy and operational usage with a goal of minimizing costs

• Maintains operating logs, records, necessary technical manuals, and other reference source materials

• Assists with ensuring that facilities are ready for events, including maintenance and custodial needs, furniture set up, audiovisual needs, security, and HVAC and lighting system adjustments; promotes compliance with policies and procedures for special event use of LCUA facilities

• Provides on-call support and building coverage outside of regular work hours as needed; overtime work may be required

• Completes all work in accordance with established safety standards and in compliance with local, city, state, and federal guidelines

Education & Experience: Associate's degree and 4 years of relevant experience preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered; Licenses or certifications such as, electrical, HVAC, and/or Building operators certification preferred