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

About the job:
The Facility Service Specialist position is critical in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of City of Austin facilities. In this dynamic position, you’ll coordinate essential maintenance, repairs, and inspections, while collaborating with contractors and vendors to tackle urgent facility issues and keep projects on track. Your knowledge of building systems such as HVAC , electrical, and plumbing, will help maintain high standards of safety and functionality across city buildings. If you’re an experienced facilities professional, ready to make a real impact, we want to meet you!

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Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, and specific job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
• If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

Criminal Background Investigation:
The position requires a criminal background investigation.

Assessments:
Assessment(s) may be administered as part of the interview process.

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

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.

Travel:
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.
Pay Range
$27.41 - $33.30
Hours
Any 8-hour shift between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Hours may vary based on business needs.
Job Close Date 11/27/2024 Type of Posting External Department Building Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Work location varies and may change without notice. 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 with fire alarm and fire suppression systems.
• Experience using Building Automation Systems ( BAS ).
• Experience using web-based maintenance management (work order) software.
• General proficiency with computers and web-based systems, and intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office including 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.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.
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

* 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 CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Outlook, Word and Excel?

• No experience with Microsoft Word or Excel
• Basic: create/edit simple documents & spreadsheets
• Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & spreadsheets; reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields
• Advanced: create/edit complex documents & spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematical formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another

* How many years of experience do you have in maintaining and repairing large-scale HVAC systems?

• No experience
• 0 - 2 years of experience
• 2 - 4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

* 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

* How many years of experience do you have maintaining and repairing building plumbing systems and fixtures?

• No experience
• 0 - 2 years of experience
• 2 - 4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

* How many years of experience do you have in monitoring and troubleshooting Building Automation Systems (BAS)?

• No experience
• 0 - 2 years of experience
• 2 - 4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

* How many years of experience do you have installing, maintaining, and repairing building electrical systems and fixtures?

• No experience
• 0 - 2 years of experience
• 2 - 4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

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