Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Position Description: Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Department: Neighborhoods

Position Grade: 15

Supervisor: Facilities Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Revision date: June 2026

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Position Summary

Under the direction of the Facility Manager, the Facilities Maintenance Technician I performs a variety of tasks in the custodial care and supervision of City owned buildings and properties. The Technician ensures safety and security in the course of their work.

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Essential Responsibilities And Duties

Performs custodial and light maintenance work

• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, dusts, waxes, polishes, buffs floors, carpets, and furniture.
• Cleans interior and exterior surfaces, including windows, doors, and walls.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Empties garbage receptacles and picks up garbage.
• Cleans drinking fountains, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.
• Cleans up spills, hazards or other damages.
• Performs grounds maintenance including snow removal, litter pickup, landscaping.
• Inspects and maintains assigned custodial equipment for proper operating conditions.
• Evaluates status of facilities and requests needed repairs.
• Performs basic repairs and preventative maintenance, such as changing lightbulbs.
• Drives between different facilities and transports equipment and tools as needed.

Prepares and supervises facilities for public use

• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities and sets security alarms.
• Arranges facilities for special events; sets up and takes down tables and chairs.
• Maintains security during center activities.
• Communicates with building users and renters, responds to requests and provides good customer service.

Keeps records of work, requests and incidents

• Keeps records of work completed.
• Keeps records of building incidents and requests.
• Orders and Inventories custodial and maintenance supplies

Works With Others To Complete Tasks As Requested

• Working as a team to complete complex or large projects.
• Works with volunteers and community service workers.

Duties

Completes other duties as assigned.

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Education, Experience And Certifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• One year (1) of experience in repair, maintenance or custodial work, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license or obtain one prior to employment.

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Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building custodial care.
• Knowledge of equipment, materials and techniques used to do minor repairs.
• Skill in operation of floor buffers, carpet cleaners, vacuum, mop, broom and dusting equipment.
• Skill in use of computers and basic software, including internet, email, and word-processing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide a high standard of customer service to facility users and visitors.
• Ability to work independently and to use good judgement.
• Ability to complete daily tasks according to work schedule.
• Ability to drive a vehicle between facilities.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance is an essential function for this position.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, run, use hands to feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands an…