Facilities Maintenance Technician

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Join Our Facility Maintenance Team at the City of Olathe! 

Are you looking for a hands-on job where no two days are the same? Do you have a background in general construction or facility maintenance? The City of Olathe is searching for a skilled Facility Maintenance Team Member to help keep our city buildings running smoothly for both the public and City employees.

As part of our Facility Maintenance Team, you'll take on a variety of tasks that keep our buildings safe, efficient, and operational. On any given day, you might:  

• Troubleshoot HVAC systems using our building automation tools

• Perform electrical and plumbing repairs

• Respond to security or fire alarms

• Manage and complete work orders

• Collaborate with teammates on complex repairs

• Provide excellent customer service to City employees and visitors

• If you thrive on variety, enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in your work, this role is for you!

7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Will participate in an afterhours on-call rotation 

If you're ready to build a rewarding career while making a difference in your community, apply today and join our dedicated team at the City of Olathe! 

The Facilities Maintenance Technician I works under general supervision and often independently. A significant portion of their time will be spent responding to work order requests to support the operational function of the buildings. They troubleshoot and diagnose building systems for proper operation. The Facilities Maintenance Technician I will participate in an on-call rotation. This position is part of a two-level career progression of Facilities Maintenance Technician I and II.

Experience: Two or more years of experience in general construction or facility maintenance is required along with mechanical and technical aptitude, problem solving skills, and excellent customer service skills.  Equivalent and relevant education may be substituted for experience.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.  Additional relevant and progressively more responsible experience may be substituted for education.

Licenses & Certifications:  A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required.

Environmental or Physical Demands:  Employees wear personal protective equipment as required and operate various hand and power tools. They work inside and outside in various weather conditions, including wet, cold, and humid environments, and perform tasks such as standing, stooping, bending, walking, kneeling, crawling, and reaching; may work on slick or uneven surfaces. The job involves lifting and carrying weights up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling objects weighing more than 50 pounds, working at heights, and climbing or descending ladders and stairs. Workers may also be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, or sanitary waste. May work in residential/public housing locations.

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  Uses various tools and instrumentation to diagnose building systems for proper operation; maintains and repairs various building systems such as plumbing, electrical, lighting, and doors; patches, paints, and repairs wall systems; assembles and moves various furnishings and equipment.

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  Operates building automation systems to adjust building schedules and space temperatures; uses building automation systems to diagnose basic operation of HVAC and lighting systems.

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  Documents work performed in CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) system; uses e-mail, applications, and calendars to effectively communicate with others.