Facilities Maintenance Technician

The city of West Jordan, UT is seeking to hire a full time Facilities Maintenance Technician.

Opening Date: December 19, 2025

Closing Date: January 2, 2026

Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Pay Range: $ $34.00

Schedule: 7:00 am -- 4:30 pm Monday -- Friday, with every other Friday off (9/80 schedule)

**SUMMARY**

Under direction, to perform skilled level of facilities maintenance services including carpentry, plumbing,

roofing, painting, mechanical, heating, air conditioning, snow removal, janitorial tasks and basic electrical

trades work; to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility

**SUPERVISION EXERCISED**

None.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**

• Perform skilled facilities maintenance services including carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, mechanical, heating, air conditioning, and electrical trades work.
• Operate a variety of facility maintenance tools and equipment.
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required; order parts as necessary and ensure parts ordered are received in a timely fashion.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and tools.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform monthly testing of fire alarm on buildings life safety system.
• Perform the full range of duties in the assigned area of work.
• Maintain and repair City facilities, equipment and buildings by performing a variety of skilled and semi- skilled carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and mechanical repair work.
• Install, adjust, repair and inspect heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment including forced air furnaces, water pumps, air conditioning units, exhaust fans, air filters, compressors, and heat exchangers.
• Repair and replace plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, faucets and pipes; clear obstructions from water and sewer lines.
• Perform skilled level carpentry work including the construction, installation, remodeling and repairing of cabinets, partitions, walls, windows, doors, roofs, foundations, and other carpentry work.
• Operate, maintain and repair a variety of mechanical tools and equipment such as power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, sewer augers, and various hand tools required for carpentry, plumbing, and maintenance skills.
• Troubleshoot and replace light bulbs, fixtures.
• Repair and adjust locking mechanisms, doors, and door closers.
• Read and interpret sketches, diagrams and blueprints.
• Monitor and maintain preventive maintenance records and logs.
• Participate and assist in snow removal.
• Provide facilities related support for various City events such as meeting set-up, employee lunches, offsite events and other departmental requests.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

• Education**: High school diploma or GED. Specialized training in a variety of building trades preferred.
• Experience**: Two years of experience in skilled building maintenance or construction work.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Utah Driver's License
• Ability to pass and maintain BCI background check to allow for access to secure facilities, such as public

safety and court facilities.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**

Knowledge Of

• Operations, services, and activities of a facilities maintenance program.
• Operational characteristics of heating systems, air conditioning systems, air handling un

its, pumps, electrical and electronics systems, plumbing systems, pneumatic systems, and refrigeration systems.

• Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of facilities.
• Principles, theory, and standard practices of several maintenance trades as they apply to maintenance and repair of structures, machinery, and equipment.
• City policies, procedures and codes related to the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the maintenance and repair of buildings and building facilities.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill With

• Operating a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner in routine situations.
• Operating a variety of maintenance and repair tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Performing heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Operating modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
• Operating a motor vehicle safely.

Ability To

• Perform responsible skilled maintenance and repair work with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot a variety of complex maintenance problems.
• Accurately determine project material needs and recommend purchases.
• Identify facilities maintenance needs and take corrective actions.
• Repair and maintain a variety of mechanical equipment.
• Correctly interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to facilities maintenance programs and functions.
• Select and maintain machinery and equipment used in facilities maintenance and repair.
• Read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to resolve unusual or irregular problems in facilities maintenance.
• Perform duties in a manner to maximize public safety.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work additional hours outside of regular work schedule and respond to after-hours emergency requests in an on-call rotation.

**WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs.; exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, dust, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for on call, stand-by, and emergency call.