Facilities Specialist
Palo Alto, CA
- Salary Based on Skills and Experience $35-45.00 an hour
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Maintain a professional image
- Communicate effectively with clients and office personnel in person, by email, or via phone
- Follow all safety policies and procedures
- Inform the supervisor of potential safety hazards or unsafe practices
- Maintain a DMV record acceptable to the employer’s insurance carrier
- Submit completed paperwork on time, including, but not limited to: work orders, timecards, receipts, reimbursements, and monthly reports
- Abide by company policies regarding break and meal periods
- Strong HVAC knowledge and experience is a HUGE PLUS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
- Ability to push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stoop, crouch, bend, kneel, and climb
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders frequently throughout the workday
- Ability to stand for an extended time.
- Manual dexterity to safely utilize necessary tools
- Ability to reach overhead for extended periods
- Visual acuity to read emails, drive a motor vehicle, and safely perform tasks
- Ability to see and identify electrical wiring colors
- Ability to communicate with customers and the office in person and by phone
QUALIFICATIONS:
Electrical
- Troubleshoot electrical issues (shorts, mis-wires)
- Parking lot lighting replacements and LED conversions
- Exterior lighting replacements and LED conversions
- Electrical safe off (abandoning lines-Demo)
- Add and relocate receptacles and lighting controls
Plumbing
- Add Water lines up to ¾”
- Commercial fixture installs (urinals-Wall mount toilets)
- Sloan valves install (new)
- All Engineer 3 requirements
- Storm drains maintenance (clean-pump out-hydro jetting)
- General Landscaping irrigation knowledge
- Irrigation repairs (if needed)
Hardware/General repairs
- Carpet tiles install up to 2000SF
- Expansion joint and exterior seal (building and grounds/walkways)
- Fencing repairs (all types)
- Concrete/walkway repairs
- Bollard installs and repair
- Demolition (safely)
Access Control/CMMS/BMS
- Knowledge of BMS systems (various)
- Ability to monitor and adjust system settings (system applications may vary)
Desired Abilities
- Welding experience
- Medium to high level Carpentry skills
MUST ALSO POSSESS ALL ENGINEERING 1-3 CAPABILITIES:
- Identify and change different types of lightbulbs (LED-T8-BR-MR-etc)
- Must display Proper and Safe ladder use
- Able to clear drain clogs on secondary plumbing lines up to 2”
- P-trap replacement and minor plumbing repairs
- Painting and paint prep> color matching-touch up and masking off of surfaces
- Ceiling tile replacement and ceiling tile fit-cutting
- Drywall repairs and prep> up to 1” and possess the ability to texture match within range
- Caulking and sealing of joints
- Hanging of whiteboards and artwork >ID power and Studs
- Install lockboxes and swap lockbox codes
- FLS>FACP operation-PIV/FDC/OS&Y knowledge
- FLS>Able to complete or assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual FLS (FIRE LIFE SAFETY) Req's
- FLS>Sign off on extinguishers/E-lights/exit devices
- Ability to Power wash safely
Electrical (LOCK OUT TAG OUT TRAINING NEEDED)
- Replace 15/20a breakers as needed (LOTO training required)
- Run wire (conduit/flex/MC)
- Install and repair lighting sensors/Photocells/exterior lighting controls
- Outlet and switch replacement
- Bulb and ballast/driver replacement
- Light sensor (occ or photo) replacement
- Light fixture replacement
- LED retrofitting
Plumbing
- Solder ½-1” copper piping and valves (Mapp)
- Repair secondary drain lines (1.5-2”)
- Install hot water heaters up to 30 gallons (insta-hots as well)
- Locate and identify shut-off valves
- Demonstrate an understanding of boiler operation (supply/return)
- Demonstrate an understanding of VAV/boiler operation/purpose. (re-heat/Iso valve/strainers)
- Demonstrate an understanding of Domestic water booster systems (psi/iso-valves/bypass/bleed-off)
- Install of larger fixtures>disposals, dishwashers, water dispensers
- Install smaller fixtures>faucets/soap dispensers
- Sloan valve repair and replacement
- Install and repair/replacement of water line filters/parts
- Install and repair auto flush, auto dispense, and auto faucets.
- Keep Clear and maintain rooftop drains (after taking and passing fall training)
- Fixture repairs to but not limited to Pressure assist toilets, and most plumbing fixtures
Hardware/General Repair (examples include but not limited to)
- Warehouse floor painting and striping
- Stucco repairs
- Wood staining>prep, application, and seal (if needed)
- Warehouse insulation re/staple and replace
- Commercial door repairs (thresholds/seals/hardware)
- Repair and replace door closures and lockset hardware
- Office furniture assembly and relocation
- Window and door boarding up (post window/door breaks)
- Flooring repairs (tile/carpet tile-spot repairs)
- Baseboard installation and repairs (wood/vinyl-spot rep/installation)
Equipment/Tools
- Safe operation of a lift/boom up to 30’ (fall safety training required)
- Safe operation of power tools (electrical, battery, and gas-operated)
- Thermostat operation and setting (either manual or BMS)
- Ability to identify supply and return
- Ability to identify fire dampers
- Ability to identify Chillers/boxcars and disconnects
- Ability to identify control air compressors (VAV)
- Ability to identify VAV boxes/actuators
Access Control(s)
- Key card/Key FOB programming
- Access control system maintenance
- General system administration
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and specific duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
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