Facility and Fleet Technician

Under general supervision, performs repairs, overhauls, and performs preventive maintenance on city automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery; operates vehicles and equipment; picks up and delivers vehicles and parts and maintains stock room; and performs maintenance of city facilities as needed

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform routine maintenance on city automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery, including tune-ups, oil changes, battery checks, and tire and lubrication checks;
• Perform routine maintenance and repair of city facilities to ensure upkeep and safety, including general carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating/air conditioning, and other mechanical repair work;
• Uses arc welding equipment and gas cutting torches to repair vehicles and machinery as needed when making repairs;
• Troubleshoot and repairs electrical systems, fuel systems, hydraulics, cooling systems, clutches, steering apparatus, brake systems, and front and rear ends of vehicles;
• Perform brake system repairs including brake pads, break lines, and wheel bearings;
• Respond to service calls for facilities and road service calls for vehicle and equipment repair, including after-hours calls;
• Completes work orders, including recording materials used and time spent on repairs;
• Operate various types of vehicles and equipment;
• Picks up and delivers vehicles as necessary;
• Orders and picks up parts and supplies as necessary, and assists with maintaining inventory and stock room;
• In the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency (i.e., flooding, winter storm, etc.), may be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, to support recovery and restoration efforts;
• Perform set-ups and tear downs of materials and equipment needed for special events;

Supervisory Responsibilities

This is a non-supervisory position.

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school graduation or its equivalent plus two years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge Of

Methods, practices, equipment, and materials used on the service and repair of automotive mechanics; safe operation and repair of automotive, light, and heavy equipment, including brake, hydraulic, and electrical systems.  Methods, practices, and equipment used in electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC repair work; safe operation of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repair equipment; safe operation of hand and electrical tools.

Skill/Ability To

Diagnose problems and repair vehicles, facilities and equipment; repair hydraulic systems, gasoline and diesel engines, and heavy equipment; uses tools and equipment such as electronic and mechanical diagnostic equipment, tire changers, bench grinders, pressure washers, hoists, jacks, and a variety of hand and power tools; read wiring diagrams and electrical circuits; operate diagnostic equipment; understand and follow instructions; tolerate adverse working conditions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; and maintain Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

A valid Texas commercial driver’s license (B CDL) or higher is required. Employees who do not have a Class B CDL (Commercial) Texas driver’s license must successfully obtain this license within 180 days of hire. The City of Brenham offers an in-house training program to obtain this license.  EVT (Emergency Vehicle Technician) certification preferred.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to engage in moderate to strenuous physical activity, work with tools and equipment, drive vehicles or equipment, perform repetitive motions, perform work involving the entire body, stand, and walk and balance on all types of surfaces.  The employee is required to bend from the waist, crouch or squat, kneel, sit, crawl, climb, twist, and reach with arms and hands.  The employee is required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds, such as materials and equipment, and must carry, push, and pull materials.  The employee must be able to see clearly, with or without vision correction, in close situations, at a distance, and peripherally, and be able to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment requires that the employee exercise caution at all times and adhere to safety standards to avoid the risk of personal injury.  The employee is exposed to outdoor elements, loud noises, vibrations, and respiratory hazards such as dust, gases, and chemicals.  The employee is required to perform tedious, exacting work.  The work environment is noisy and distracting.