Job Description

Salary & Benefits

Facilities Maintenance Technician I Starting Salary: 30 ($30,981/year)

Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $46,471/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2021.

Facilities Maintenance Technician II Starting Salary: 32 ($32,550/year)

Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $48,824/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2021.

Facilities Maintenance Technician III - Generalist Starting Salary: 39 ($38,691/year)

Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $58,037/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2021.

Benefits: Full City Benefits Package. The City of St. George covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. New hires also receive 2 weeks of vacation time during their first year of employment, one of which is available to the employee the first day of employment. To find out more about our benefits package, please visit our website at careers.sgcity.org.

Position Summary - Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Under the direction of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, performs semi-skilled duties for the City of St. George related to the general and preventive maintenance and repair of City buildings, facilities, furnishings, and equipment.

 Position Summary - Facilities Maintenance Technician II

Under the direction of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, performs semi-skilled/skilled duties for the City of St. George related to the general and preventive maintenance and repair of City buildings, facilities, furnishings, and equipment.

Position Summary - Facilities Maintenance Technician III (Generalist)

Under the direction of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, performs skilled duties for the City of St. George related to the general and preventive maintenance and repair of City buildings, facilities, furnishings, and equipment.

Essential Functions – Tech I and II (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

1.            Receives and completes departmental requests for repairs, replacements, and mechanical system adjustments.

2.            Performs general and preventive maintenance and repairs related to routine plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical functions of City buildings and environs. Maintains required records.

3.            Reviews plans and makes recommendations on City facility remodeling and new construction projects as needed.

4.            Identifies the need for and recommends repair or alteration of City owned facilities.

5.            Assists with set up and take down for special events such as the St. George Marathon.

6.            Performs other related duties as required.

Essential Functions – Tech III – Generalist (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.  The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

1.    Receives and completes departmental requests for repairs, replacements, and mechanical system adjustments.

2.  Performs, schedules general and preventive maintenance and repairs, and maintains required records related to routine plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical functions of City buildings and environs.  Maintains required records.

a.   Diagnoses problems and determines how to correct them.  Checks blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.

b.   Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains various plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.

c.   Periodically performs minor construction, remodel, and repair of various structures and facilities. Selects subcontractors, within City assigned expense limit, to work on building maintenance.

3.  Reviews plans and makes recommendations on City facility remodeling and new construction projects as needed.

4.  Identifies the need for and recommends repair or alteration of City owned facilities.

5.  Reviews and coordinates remodeling and renovation projects with facility manager to turn off water, electricity, etc. as needed.

7.  Provides training and orientation for new employees as directed.

8.  Assists with set up and take down for special events such as the St. George Marathon.

9.  Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions – Tech I, II and III

Indoor and outdoor work with exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather. Moderate physical activity exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, and bending. Exposure to elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease. Risk of bodily injury is moderate under normal conditions. May have disagreeable elements such as appearance of work place, poor ventilation, or uneven temperatures. Occupational safety and health hazards may be encountered under controlled conditions. Some exposure to hazardous materials such as fumes, pesticides, cleaning agents, etc. and to high levels of noise. Exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

Note: Requires working extended or irregular hours such as weekends, nights, and holidays. Must be available for on-call rotation and be able to respond within thirty minutes.