Facilities Maintenance Technician
Full-time. Posted: 8/25/15.
The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the overall care, preventative and corrective maintenance of all facilities, equipment and infrastructure (excluding plant bed areas/systems) throughout the Desert Botanical Garden.
Responsibilities include:
General Maintenance: Keeping the Garden’s buildings, roads, parking lots, utilities, fences, gates and fleet vehicles in good operating condition; servicing electrical, plumbing, mechanical and refrigeration systems and following the schedule of planned preventative maintenance activities prepared by the Facilities Manager. Safety: Supporting DBG Safety Coordinator to ensure that safe conditions exist in the Garden at all times by monitoring the condition of public paths, patios, buildings, and equipment and reviewing work practices to ensure maximum safety for all; safely operating all equipment, hand and power tools. Special Projects: Executing and successfully completing maintenance related work orders, performing minor construction duties with limited supervision, and working collectively with outside contractors, vendors, service partners and internal DBG staff; effectively performing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, including painting, on the Garden’s buildings and structures. Schedule: May be required to work shifts, odd hours and weekends, as necessary.
Requirements:
include completion of an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program in Building or Construction Trades, or a minimum of 2 years Building trades; ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license; ability to maintain OSHA Safety certifications and/or training levels as required; ability to lift up to 90 pounds; experience at the Journey level; or an equivalent combination of training and experience; good communication skills and ability to manage time to complete tasks properly and within the time allotted; exemplary Guest Service skills; ability to use radio, telephone, and computer to communicate and follow written and verbal instructions. Must be willing and able to work varied and long shifts, including holidays and weekends, and work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, bending, standing, and walking.
To apply for an open position, please e-mail resume and letter of interest to Human Resources at: hr@dbg.org, fax to: 480 481.8173, or mail to:
Human Resources
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N. Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008