Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Salary

$41,496.00 - $63,773.00 Annually

Location

Headquarters: 2800 U.S. Hwy 281 N., San Antonio, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00307

Department

Operations Support

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

11/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Grade 14 - Starting hourly rate: $19.95. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs intermediate to advanced level maintenance, repair, modification, service and operation of plants, buildings, and infrastructures. Works as a master craftsperson or a specialist in multiple crafts and trades.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates, designs and fabricates all alterations, installations or repairs of industrial plants, infrastructures and buildings.
• Constructs, installs and repairs infrastructure projects from start to finish.
• Estimates projects to include equipment, materials and costs.
• Performs routine maintenance to industrial plants, buildings and infrastructures such as refinishing and moving office furniture.
• Reconciles daily documentation in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to include work orders, requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Trains and mentors other employees.
• Applies standard practices and procedures in custom design, concrete forming, pouring and finishing, fabrication and installation of cabinetry and casework, custom metal fabrication, custom masonry fabrication, and custom finishes and furnishings needed for large infrastructures.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
• Performs basic mathematical calculations.
• Applies safe practices and procedures for hazardous materials.
• Reads, interprets and works from sketches, blueprints, and specifications to evaluate, analyze and resolve construction problems.
• Prepares multiple surfaces and applies required coatings to plant equipment and infrastructure.
• Reconfigures, installs and repairs irrigation systems and removes debris, broken trees and limbs from facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

• This position works under general supervision
• This position may serve as a technical lead, training entry level employees on assigned daily work and special projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Four years experience in carpentry, masonry, painting, concrete construction, and plumbing including three years experience in the use and operation of tools, machinery and equipment used in the renovation, remodeling and new construction of work at the highly specialized level.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Vocational training.
• Certified Irrigation Technician in the State of Texas.
• Basic knowledge of refinishing and restoring office furniture.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Contact with internal and external customers, contractors, vendors and regulatory agencies.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope.

Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. May operate a company vehicle on a daily basis.

May be required to work hours other than regular schedule such as on call, overtime, or emergency response situations.

San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.

From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:

• Competitive, market-based salaries
• Performance-based incentives
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug program
• Vision care plan
• Two retirement plans
• Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
• Disability income
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
• Wellness programs
• On-Site Fitness Facilities
• Community service opportunities

Click on the link for additional information regarding benefits: SAWS Benefits

01

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• I do NOT have a High School Diploma/GED
• I have a High School Diploma or GED
• I have some college hours (less than 60 credits)
• I have an Associates Degree or equivalent amount of credits (60 credits or more)
• I have a Bachelors Degree or higher level of education

02

If you attended college, indicate college hours completed, degree type, and major.

03

How many years experience do you have in carpentry, masonry, painting, concrete construction, and plumbing?

• No experience
• Less than 4 years of experience
• Between 4 years and 5 years of experience
• More than 5 years of experience

04

How many years of work experience do you have in the use and operation of tools, machinery and equipment used in the renovation, remodeling and new construction of work at the highly specialized level (which refers to working on projects or trades that require specific, in-depth technical knowledge, advanced training, and/or certification beyond general building skills)?

• No experience
• Less than 3 years of experience
• Between 3 and 5 years of experience
• More than 5 years of experience

05

Describe your work experience with the use and operation of tools, machinery and equipment used in the renovation, remodeling and new construction of work at the highly specialized level (which refers to working on projects or trades that require specific, in-depth technical knowledge, advanced training, and/or certification beyond general building skills). If no experience, enter N/A.

06

Describe your work experience maintaining: plumbing, painting/drywall, furniture assembly/repair, gate repair, carpentry? Please include the number of years you have been working in each area. If no experience, enter N/A.

07

What experience do you have utilizing computerized maintenance systems or workorder systems? If none, enter N/A.

08

How many years of experience do you have maintaining large commercial or municipal type facilities? What were your primary duties and level of responsibility? If none, enter N/A.

09

Do you have a valid Texas drivers license? If so, what type of drivers license do you have?

• Class C
• Class CDL - B
• Class CDL - A
• I do not have a valid drivers license.
• I have a valid drivers license from another state.

Required Question

Employer San Antonio Water System

Address 2800 U.S. Hwy. 281 N.

San Antonio, Texas, 78212

Website https://www.saws.org/career-opportunities/