Overview

The Facility Technician/Helper performs semi-skilled work in a variety of trades, and the operation of automotive, mechanical, electrical and air conditioning equipment.

This role pays an hourly rate of $17.50-$19.50(per CBA).

Benefits as per the union agreement.

This position will remain open until September 12, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Performs rough carpentry work and repairs various types of wooden equipment and structures.
• Assists in painting and building construction work.
• Assists in major plumbing work and performs minor plumbing duties.
• Operates a variety of light duty automotive equipment.
• Assists in the major servicing of air conditioning and operates, cleans and performs minor servicing of air conditioning equipment.
• Assists in operating computerized air conditioning temperature controls.
• Assists in turning on/off lights throughout the facility.
• Acts as a lead worker in the preparation of events.
• Assists in the maintenance of parking lots and painting.
• Assists the Electrical Department on minor and major hook-ups, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Some knowledge of the techniques and tools, equipment or apparatus used in maintenance and operations in building and mechanical trades.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and write in English.
• Good mathematical, organizational and attention to detail skills/abilities required.
• Person must be able to lift heavy objects of varying weight and size.
• General knowledge of facility maintenance required; some knowledge of mechanical trades desired. Basic knowledge of electrical trade desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Facility Technician/Helper Job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Facility Technician/Helper Job.

While performing the responsibilities of the Facility Technician/Helper, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is constantly required to exert various types of physical exertion, such as prolonged reaching, bending, kneeling, and lifting. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the responsibilities of the Facility Technician/Helper, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the Facility Technician/Helper will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Facility Technician/Helper Job. 

The Facility Technician/Helper works in indoor and outdoor work settings with mild to adverse exposure to environmental hazards.  The incumbent must be able to climb stairs and ladders and walk long distances to access all areas of the facility. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild to loud. Incumbents in this position work in varying settings and will be subject to noise and atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odor, dust, etc.

DRESS CODE:

This position will be provided with a uniform. Employees are expected to maintain a clean and professional appearance at all times. Appropriate grooming and attire are required to uphold the standards of dignity and decorum expected by the public.