Do you enjoy fixing, building, and maintaining spaces that people rely on every day? We’re seeking a Facilities Technician who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and takes pride in keeping facilities running smoothly. From general repairs and installations to supporting emergency maintenance and special projects, this role plays a key part in protecting our infrastructure and enhancing the overall quality of our fairgrounds. 

SUMMARY

The Facilities Technician is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the fairground facilities through a variety of general repairs, installations, and maintenance tasks. This role collaborates with the Facilities Supervisor to efficiently complete daily projects, supports emergency and on-call services, and ensures a clean and organized work environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform a wide range of general maintenance and repairs to ensure fairground facilities are well-maintained, protecting infrastructure and reducing operational costs.
2. Collaborate with the Facilities Supervisor to plan and efficiently complete daily tasks and projects, coordinating with other maintenance trades as needed.
3. Install and repair building components such as doors, cabinets, paneling, flooring, and bulletin boards, as well as manage tasks like demolition, roof repairs, and sprinkler head counts.
4. Assist with moving heavy objects, operate high-reach equipment, and use specialized tools and equipment, including airless sprayers, striping machines, and sanders, for various projects.
5. Maintain an organized and clean workshop environment, ensure proper care of tools and equipment, and report any maintenance issues.
6. Enhance property quality by preparing surfaces for plaster or cement work, taping sheetrock joints, caulking, waterproofing walls, and sealing floor cracks.
7. Provide support for emergency maintenance services as required.
8. Participate in a rotating weekend schedule.
9. Perform additional maintenance duties and support other tasks as assigned.

FSFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of three to five years of experience with general facilities and maintenance work. The following are a plus: HVAC Certification, Plumbing and Electrician Licenses.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to identify problems and implement solutions with the understanding of working efficiently to complete tasks
• Good communication skills both verbally and written
• Intermediate Math skills (calculate figures/discounts, proportions, area, etc.)
• Ability to work independently in the absence of a supervisor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties are mostly performed outside of an office environment. Must have ability to stand, sit, hear, taste/smell, use hands, walk, talk, have depth perception and reach with hands and arms. Also need to have the ability to stoop, kneel, crawl and crouch, and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. There is occasional exposure to environmental demands including wet/humid weather, working in high, precarious places, being exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme temperatures (non-weather), and risk of electrical shock. There is also work near mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and exposure to outdoor weather conditions.