Facilities Maintenance Technician

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Waco, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: FACILITIES
Division: FACILITIES
Opening Date: 07/03/2025

Summary
Minimum Starting Salary: $20.3245 per hour
The City of Waco Seeks:

The City of Waco is seeking a skilled and dependable Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team and support the upkeep and operation of our facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in a variety of skilled trades.

Minimum Qualifications ;

Required:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent and 4 years' experience in a variety of skilled trades work required.
• Valid Texas Driver's License required.
• Must pass a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check required

Position

Description:

Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled building trades work in the repair and maintenance of City buildings and grounds, including basic plumbing and electrical, carpentry, irrigation, welding, and security systems; performs work in compliance with quality and safety standards.

Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled building trades work in the maintenance, adjustment, installation, replacement and repair of equipment and components in buildings, grounds and facilities; works independently and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience and training; duties may vary according to job assignment and individual skills.
• Inspects buildings and grounds, identifies deficiencies; performs maintenance, repairs and component replacement on mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and equipment; performs work within scope of authority and training and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Reviews maintenance and repair requests; diagnoses and corrects building maintenance problems using knowledge of a variety of building trades skills; troubleshoots, identifies and resolves malfunctions and defects; inspects completed work for conformance to building quality and safety standards.
• Monitors work sites to verify that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition; verifies maintenance and repair issues are properly identified, addressed and resolved.
• Operates a variety of specialized vehicles and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Check facilities and grounds for unsafe conditions; clears hazards and dangerous areas; reports safety conditions, security issues and illegal activities; reports problems and emergency situations.
• Notifies supervisor of complex problems beyond the scope of authority and abilities of the Technician; assists licensed Technicians with special projects as assigned.
• Cross-trains in a variety of work methods and the use of maintenance of equipment and tools.
• Operate a City-assigned vehicle to transport tools, equipment, and materials to and from various municipal facilities and job sites as needed for maintenance and repair tasks.
• May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
• Must be able to participate in the after-hours facilities on-call rotation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff, maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
• Lives the City of Waco Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive
  
  Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

01

Do you have 4 years' experience in a variety of skilled trades work listed on your application?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Texas Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a HS Diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

Required Question