Prevention Maintenance Technician Facilities Services at Brazos County

DescriptionGeneral Summary:The Prevention Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and inspections on buildings equipment and systems owned or operated by Brazos County. This role helps ensure that facilities remain operational safe efficient and well-maintained minimizing equipment failure extending lifespan of building systems and supporting the mission of the Facilities Services Department. The Technician will work across multiple county facilities coordinate with other trades and maintenance staff maintain records and respond to maintenance issues and emergencies as required.Essential Duties:Conduct preventive maintenance routines on mechanical electrical plumbing HVAC building systems and generators (diesel and natural gas) (e.g. filters belts lubrication inspect bearings motors pumps control systems).Perform scheduled inspections of facilities and equipment identify potential problems (wear leaks inefficiencies) and report findings to supervisor.Carry out minor repairs and adjustments during preventive maintenance work to avert system breakdowns (e.g. replacing filters repairing valves tightening belts cleaning coils).Log all maintenance activities inspections findings and corrective actions in the work order/maintenance management system.Air and hydraulic fluid power systems: stationary and mobile equipment (linear and rotary)Electronics and motor control diagnosticsAssist in the prioritization and scheduling of maintenance tasks in coordination with the Facilities Services Department staff.Maintain inventory of parts supplies and materials associated with preventive maintenance; order or requisition supplies as needed.Work with contractors other trades (electricians plumbers HVAC techs) and internal stakeholders to coordinate preventive maintenance work during off-hours or non-disruptive times.Ensure compliance with safety practices building codes manufacturers instructions regulatory standards and county policies (including OSHA chemical handling confined space if applicable).Assist in emergency maintenance or breakdown repair when preventive maintenance identifies urgent issues or when equipment fails unexpectedly.Suggest process improvements cost-saving opportunities and best practice preventive maintenance methods.Mill and lathe experience a plus.Other Duties as assigned.SupervisionReceived:DirectorGiven:This is a none supervisory positionEducationRequired:High school graduation or its equivalent plus at least three years of experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.Preferred:ExperienceRequired: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. Ability to read understand and interpret schematic drawings and blueprints. Knowledge of glues paints chemicals etc. and knows the hazards of these and other substances used.Preferred:Certificates Licenses RegistrationsTexas Drivers LicenseRequired:Preferred:Physical DemandsTypical: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 regularly required to stand use hand to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee must frequently bend stoop squat lie down and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects weighting up to 50 lbs. such as tools and equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust focus.Knowledge Skills & AbilitiesTypical:Safely operate equipment use hand tools and other specialized equipment understand and follow instructions communicate effectively both orally and in writing and work effectively and cooperatively with coworkers.Work EnvironmentTypical: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 noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is constantly required to perform tedious and exacting work. The employee is occasionally required to perform multiple tasks simultaneously switch from one task to another and work under irregular hours or overtime.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Corrosion Inspection,Accounts Assistant Credit Control,Corporate Risk Management,Downstream,Informatica,Entry Level Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1