Facilities Technician - City of Greeley

Salary Range: $19.57 - $25.48 hourly

Job Summary:

They will perform routine building maintenance tasks, general cleaning and other tasks as assigned. This is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position, reporting to the Facilities Supervisor

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of maintenance and minor repair as it relates to public buildings.
• Valid driver license required and good driving record.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred

• Two (2)+ years related experience within public facilities.
• Previous experience with large events (e.g., arenas).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities.
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal. 
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and best practices, including customer needs assessments, meeting quality service standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.
• Customer service skills, including the ability to actively listen, address customer needs, defuse tense situations, and maintain an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to deliver a high level of commitment to customer service.
• Ability to respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Ability to present oneself professionally in appearance, demeanor, and effort.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with team members in-person and remotely.

Essential Functions:

• Follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the general public.
• Works along with and/or in groups.
• Works flexible hours including weekends, holidays and evenings.
• Handles difficult customer situations using tact, patience and good judgment.
• Responds to customer complaints and requests in a timely and effective manner.
• Operates small equipment such as power tools, shop equipment, lifts, etc., as well as larger equipment including forklift, loader, skid steer, etc.
• Attends safety sessions and keep informed about safety and emergency procedures.
• Sets up facilities (e.g., tables and chairs) for events and/or meetings as well as being a department representative for evening events.
• Keeps buildings clean and well maintained before, during, and after events.
• Custodial duties, including cleaning and maintaining restrooms, spills and removal of trash.
• Responsible for regular cleaning and including scheduled deep cleaning.
• Paints, remodels, and refurbishes areas as needed.
• Repairs, maintains/monitors all equipment and amenities.
• Performs building maintenance tasks in one or more fields (e.g. carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, etc.).
• Cleans windows and glass doors.
• Changes all filters for HVAC as required.
• Prepares classrooms for incoming classes; removes or rearranges furniture for events or classes, as needed.
• Removes and properly disposes of all recyclable materials.
• Changes light bulbs, interior and exterior, as needed.
• Readies all classrooms, studios, dorm as needed.
• On call maintenance for all facilities 24/7.
• Oversees service that provides trash removal and cleaning of dorms at end of school year.
• Maintains exterior property, including snow removal.
• Assists with all show installs/removals.
• Oversees daily trash removal, restocking/cleaning restrooms, sweeping/mopping/vacuuming, cleaning/disinfecting tables and counters, cleaning exterior entryway/cigarette receptacles, graffiti removal, cleaning/polishing/floor maintenance for elevators, cleaning/disinfecting. community surfaces (handrails, water fountains, vending machines, etc.)
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Works in varied weather conditions.
• May have some exposure to chemicals, electrical and plumbing materials.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Manual labor and requires prolonged standing and walking.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. on a frequent basis.
• Manual dexterity enough to operate cleaning equipment, move objects, operate hand and power tools, move and bend, twist and stoop, climb ladders in the performance of job duties.
• Vision enough to perform such functions when identifying materials to complete maintenance tasks.
• Mobility enough to walk over uneven, rocky surfaces.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.