Repair Technician

Description

Repair Technician

NATURE OF WORK:

The Repair Technician performs maintenance, safety, and management tasks that promote a clean, operable, and safe working environment for District employees and guests.

SUPERVISION:

Works closely with the Facilities Manager and/or the Director of Facilities according to event schedules, maintenance, and event requirements. May supervise full and part-time employees, as needed. Reports to the Facilities Manager.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

· Diagnosing and repairing all major systems on equipment, with emphasis on hydraulics, electrical and diesel. Repairing any parts and components. 

· Generate or receive work orders, estimate the hours needed to complete tasks, organize and assign work to be completed based on established routines and deadlines.

· Maintains and services all District rolling stock for optimal performance and longevity, i.e., fork trucks, gators, utv's, pickup trucks 

· Records damaged, received, and working inventory.

· Reports repairs for ROI’s and measurements.

· Updates inventory and parts usage.

· Performing equipment rebuilds and overhauls.

· Maintains proper documentation required by Manager i.e. department repair logs, PM logs, inventory logs.

· Performs occasional welding tasks as part of maintenance, repair, or fabrication work.

· Suggest and implement changes in work practices for better efficiency and quality.

· Respond to questions, resolve problems, and provide technical and other assistance to staff completing assigned work.

· Consistently use machine procedures to proactively identify and prevent future equipment.

· Train employees on all new equipment that is added to the property for proper utilization of equipment.

· Responsible for all parts ordering and when outsourcing repairs, coordinating dates of service offsite. 

· Communicating clearly with management and internal customers onsite to clarify instructions and discuss scope of repairs.

· Maintaining equipment in clean, organized, safe and well operating condition.

· Performing any additional tasks assigned.

· Follow policies and procedures as they relate to technical operations. Provide input on how policies and procedures may be streamlined to enhance performance or improve safety and security of equipment.

· Maintains cleanliness and organization of parts and tools in workshop.

· May supervise minor public works contracts, including inspections and management of contract projects. 

· Adhere to safety rules, regulations, and precautions. 

· Conducting routine inspections and emergency repairs both self-performed and with outside vendors. 

· Maintaining day-to-day operations of facilities, such as delegating or completing maintenance orders Creating reports on maintenance, repairs, safety, and other occurrences for supervisors and other District staff.

· Preparing facilities for changing weather conditions. 

· Collaborating with supervisor on budgeting for facility’s needs. 

· Work is medium to heavy in nature and requires concentrated attention to prevent errors and is performed under normal working conditions. 

· Will be required to work extended hours, when necessary, which may include extended hours in a day, anytime day/night, weekends, and holidays.

· May be required to work odd and unusual hours.

· Promotes both internal and external guest services, including fellow employees, contract service providers, event personnel and event attendees.

· Ensure control/protection of company assets.

· Requires being outside in different weather conditions most of the shift.

· Performs other work as assigned. 

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· High school diploma or its equivalent; plus, three years responsible experience working in an Operations, Engineering, or Facilities Department of a public assembly facility preferred.

· Knowledge of building trades, contracting, and purchasing procedures, and industry-established repair methods and techniques. 

· Excellent communication skills and ability to maintain effective relationships at all levels of the organization, outside business contacts, and with the public.

· Ability to estimate work hours and material needed for minor repairs.

· Communicate technical information both orally and in writing with both technical/trades and non-technical personnel. 

· Working knowledge and understanding of MSD, OSHA requirements, and biohazard clean up and disposal.

· Estimate and plan needed repairs or maintenance and follow established means of work. 

· Considerable knowledge of and is able to assist in the planning process. 

· Must have a valid Driver’s License.

SALARY AND STATUS

Hourly $25.21 - $35.29 Non-exempt

Spokane Public Facilities District offers a competitive benefits package for full time employees:

· 100% Employer paid Medical and Dental for employees only coverage

· Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

· Paid time off

· Paid holidays

· Pension through Washington State Retirement 

· 457 Deferred Compensation

· Flexible Spending Account

· Employee Assistance Program