Facility Service Specialist

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years relevant work experience.
• Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Class C Driver License.
• If required by position: Valid Commercial Driver License ( CDL ). Specific endorsements may be required to be obtained within 120 days of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend, lift, walk, carry, or use a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.

Notes to Applicants

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Regarding your Application:
Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Your work history should include the duties you performed, and any related computer software used. If you are selected to interview:

If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.

This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties and individual will be required to drive a City of Austin vehicle.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Military / Veteran Interview Preference:
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

Criminal Background Check:
Must be able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems ( CJIS ) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.

Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ) Classification:
This position is classified as NON - EXEMPT .

This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and in excess of a 40-hour work week as dictated by business needs.

Additional Information:
This position is an essential position. This means that the Top Candidate who, by virtue of their presence, specialized function or necessary skills, are essential to meeting the business or certain operational needs and are therefore required to report to duty.

The Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.
Pay Range
$27.16 - $32.87
Hours
Monday-Friday
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Job Close Date 07/24/2024 Type of Posting External Department Building Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 812 Springdale, Austin, Texas, 78702 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience maintaining and repairing large-scale HVAC systems.
• Experience maintaining and repairing building plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Experience maintaining and repairing building electrical systems and fixtures.
• Experience in managing occupant space revisions and remodels.
• Experience in managing a building or building campus in compliance with LEED Operations & Maintenance, and/or WELL building standards.
• Experience managing and coordinating the overall operations of a building or building campus.
• Experience using Building Automation Systems ( BAS ).
• Demonstrated experience with computerized maintenance management system(work order) software.
• Intermediate proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel and Outlook.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Plans and performs basic building repairs and participates in construction/installation activities on assigned projects. Conducts site inspections and reports on maintenance needs and safety violations. Coordinates with contractors, vendors, and other divisions providing maintenance, repairs, and moves to assigned buildings. Calculates figures and compiles data and information for reports, cost estimates, etc. Prepares and maintains status reports on projects. Monitors lease agreements, maintenance contracts, equipment installation contracts, and construction contracts. Researches information as requested or needed. Answers questions from internal and external customers. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of general maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of monitoring of contracts and/or vendors.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to coordinate contract work crews providing maintenance and repairs to a variety of building sites.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for this position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years relevant work experience. Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver License or, if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe in detail your experience as it relates to the installation, maintenance, and repair of large-scale HVAC systems.
(Open Ended Question)
* Which of the following describes your experience in the use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) i.e. work order system?

• No Experience
• 0 - 2 Years
• 2 - 5 Years
• More than 5 Years

* Please describe in detail your experience as it relates to the installation and repair of plumbing systems and fixtures.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience in managing occupant space revisions and remodels.
(Open Ended Question)
* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsofe Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, and Outlook?

• None - (0.0 points)
• Beginner - (1.0 points)
• Intermediate - (2.0 points)
• Advanced - (3.0 points)

* Please describe your experience managing a building or building campus in compliance with LEED Operations & Maintenance, and/or WELL building standards.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience monitoring and troubleshooting Building Automation Systems (BAS). Include your years of experience with BAS and the systems you have worked with.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of building electrical systems and fixtures.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience in managing and coordinating overall operations of a building or building campus.
(Open Ended Question)
* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS-Criminal Background Investigation).

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