Overview
Facilities Technician Jobs in Houston, USA at International Leadership of Texas
The Facilities Technician is responsible for the repairs and maintenance of all facilities within a geographical region, acting as the contact for emergency situations that affect the campus’s ability to open for business. Additionally, the Facilities Manager/Technician will assess and consider daily
1) the safety of our employees,
2) the security of our assets and
3) the service to our members. This position will coordinate/assist outside contractors or vendors for various services. The Facilities Manager/Technician will answer directly to Campus Administrators and then to Director of Facilities and their staff.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
- 2+ years’ experience in project management, certificate in trade school or equivalent work experience related to project management, vendor management, facilities and/or maintenance preferred
- Maintain a valid Texas driver’s license at all times throughout employment
Essential Performance Responsibilities
- Acts as the primary contact for all personnel for any building issues (climate control, odors, smoke, spills, damage, emergencies and repairs)
- Monitors contractor performance and works closely with outside vendors and contractors to ensure work is completed according to specifications to include janitorial
- Might act as the project coordinator for all size projects including large scale repair and new facility construction projects
- Assists with maintaining building security and immediately responds to building emergencies on a 24‑hour basis
- Assists the Facilities Director in preparing the annual maintenance budget
- Monitors and replaces light bulbs in all assigned facilities, as needed
- Makes minor plumbing repairs, as necessary; determines when a plumber is required
- Coordinates and assists with departmental and employee moves, including event setup and tear down
- Performs basic electrical work and determines when an electrician is required
- Transports goods or equipment as assigned
- Performs immediate cleaning duties necessary to maintain a clean facility; assists Custodial Crew when needed to benefit the campus
- Performs other maintenance duties as assigned by the Facilities Director
- Responsible for managing incoming and outgoing shipments, including preparation of outgoing packages, return shipments and receipt of related deliveries (supplies, purchases, and equipment); may also manage large or heavy parcels; incoming shipments are to be confirmed upon receipt and delivered to the appropriate party
- All other duties as assigned to fit Campus or District needs
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Basic understanding of how buildings and their systems work
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to prioritize and manage multi‑functional tasks
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and against strict time constraints
- Ability to use standard powered and non‑powered tools
- Must be able to travel to various work‑site locations on demand
- Must be able to deal with high‑stress fast‑pace work
Interrelations
- Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
- Works under the direct supervision of the department supervisor to complete day‑to‑day tasks
- Works with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
- Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
- Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service
Employee Punctuality and Appearance
- Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
- Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator
- All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of IL Texas and is appropriate for their position
Additional Duties
Perform other duties as necessary or requested by the…
Title: Facilities Technician
Company: International Leadership of Texas
Location: Houston, USA
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