The City of Newberry: Who are We?

• A top-rated, rapidly growing community with a small-town feel
• Located in the spectacular region of freshwater springs and rivers.
• A short drive from the theme park capital of the world (Orlando) and the world-class, sandy beaches of the Gulf and Atlantic oceans.
• Just down the road from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) in an area known for its diverse culture, historical sites, scenic beauty, and cultural events.
• In a State with no income tax, low sales tax, and beautiful seasonal weather

Why you’ll love it at the City of Newberry?

• You’ll get the satisfaction of having a direct impact on the community in which you work.
• You’ll be integral in your community’s development.
• You’ll be part of a transforming organization dedicated to developing a shared vision among team members.
• You’ll receive a competitive salary.
• You’ll have highly competitive benefits including health, dental, life, health spending account, tuition reimbursement programs, parental leave, and State of Florida Retirement System!

The City of Capital Projects & Facilities Department is seeking hardworking, dependable and coachable individuals to join our team. As a Facilities Maintenance Technician I, you will play a key role in keeping our City looking its best by performing a wide variety of tasks to ensure our parks, athletic fields, landscaping, buildings and grounds are properly cared for and maintained. Successful candidates will be able to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Preference will be given to those with prior knowledge of how to safely and efficiently operate motorized equipment, such as mowers, tractors, skid loaders, etc. If you enjoy working outdoors in a fast-paced environment then don’t miss this opportunity to join an amazing TEAM!

This is skilled work in diversified facilities maintenance, repair, and construction for all City facilities. Performs a variety of routine semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of City-owned buildings facilities and grounds. Work is performed under the general direction of the Facility Maintenance Supervisor.

What you will do in this rock-star role!

• Embraces the City's core values of Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Leadership, and Superior Service. 
• Performs proper maintenance and repair of all city-owned buildings and leased facilities including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, Heating Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, carpentry and general maintenance. Using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment; participates in the maintenance, repair of buildings and facilities and grounds. 
• Performs inspections and provides maintenance on playground equipment and play structures, and athletic fields.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, ensuring cleanliness and reports defect or needed repairs to supervisors.
• Performs Custodial tasks, including cleaning and litter/trash control duties.
• Maintain parks and landscaped areas by mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing, watering, weeding, pruning, mulching, and applying pesticides and herbicides. Prepare soil, seed, sod, and plant trees, shrubs, and flowers. 
• Grooms and prepares athletic playing fields and other landscaped areas for scheduled sporting events and public use; renovate and retrofit as needed. 
• Repairs and maintains irrigation systems, including adjusting timing mechanisms and replacing faulty components. 
• Conducts frequent inspections of ongoing construction projects to ensure safety and compliance. 
• Receives and understands written and verbal instruction.  Attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Performs a variety of routine maintenance; changing light bulbs, light switches, and light sockets, exhaust fans, light plumbing (water leaks, restroom repairs and kitchen repairs), painting, assembly and disassembly of office furniture and moving furniture, replace, and repair sprinkler systems. 
• Operates motorized vehicles and construction and specialized equipment, including pickup truck, mowers, saws, pumps, sanders, generators, compactor, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, mobile radio, phone and all other related tools and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, patiently and courteously with City employees, and other community members.
• Performs monthly routine maintenance on the Air Conditioners, changing the filters and cleaning the coils.
• Provides after-hours support for rental facilities/sporting and special events as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Full time presence on job.

What do you need to join this exceptional team as Facilities Technician?

• Graduation from high school, or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak, read, and write the English language
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with the public.
• A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualification.
• Required to possess a valid Class B CDL Florida Driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the City Driving Policy and insurance program or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.

What will help you hit the ground running at a Facilities Technician?

• Knowledge of the methods, materials and tools involving the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of buildings, plumbing, electrical, Irrigation, and HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of building codes, fire codes and safety regulations such as local and International codes (building, Electrical, and Plumbing), OSHA, EPA regulations, and ADA requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other governmental entities, co-workers and the public.
• Knowledge of the methods and operating rules of various types of equipment, such as bucket trucks, zero turn mowers, backhoes, dump trucks, with an understanding of safety precautions.
• Knowledge of proper athletic field turf maintenance techniques and programs.
• Ability to understand written and visual instructions regarding building code requirements and other industry standards as they relate to facility repairs and maintenance.
• Skill in reading, and interpreting complicated construction, mechanical, electrical, blueprints, and other related drawings.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills for effective public interaction.