A Facilities Specialist or Coordinator is in charge of building and equipment maintenance, building security systems, emergency plans, often for specific buildings only. May be involved in planning of new facilities. Acts as contact person between employees and outside contractors.
Under general supervision, performs skilled work of moderate difficulty in electronic/electrical systems, plumbing, and HVAC operation and system controls, general maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Performs skilled work specific to assigned trade, which may include plumbing, HVAC, Jail Detention Systems, Electronic/System Control and/or painting. Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, specifications, and drawings and remains current in code compliance, standards, and regulations of related trades. Participates in training and research for new methods and procedures for their trade. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in building maintenance, construction, or related field.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Methods, practices, tools, equipment, and materials of the assigned trade. Standards and regulations pertaining to the assigned trade. Operating knowledge of trade-specific tools. Appropriate and efficient use of repair parts and tools provided by the Facilities Department. Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition. Clerical office practices and procedures. Research techniques and report writing. Current Microsoft Office software. Filing and recordkeeping.
Skill in:
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public. Organization and adherence to detail.
Ability to:
Develop and implement operation and preventative maintenance programs. Comprehend and make inferences from written material. See projects through to completion in a timely manner. Be fiscally responsible. Properly use tools, materials, and equipment common to any specialty trade. Measure distances using a tape measure and/or calibrated instruments. Operate small and/or large power-driven machines. Work in jail environment and around inmates in secured areas. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public. Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department. Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties. Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always. Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with various indoor and outdoor locations, in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, blood borne pathogens, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time; move, lift, push, pull a variety of heavy objects; mix and work with cleaning fluids, chemicals, or similar solutions using normal protective equipment; remain in a standing position for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
