General Maintenance Technician

From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios, we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed, site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance.

Abides by all safety guidelines including OSHA regulations, lock-out/tag-out, etc.

Conducts “shift rounds” (regular checks of systems and equipment to identify issues, and document systems and equipment performance).

• Competently maintains, troubleshoots, and performs substantial equipment repairs. Works independently, and as part of the facilities maintenance team to:
  Conduct the inspection/evaluation of operating characteristics such as speeds, pressures, vacuum, or vibration; and features such as wear, replacement of expendables (i.e. belts, hoses, fluids, filters, etc.).
• Performs preventative maintenance, including the diagnosis of malfunctioning apparatus and/or systems, such as:
  • HVAC equipment, fire life safety systems, plumbing and electrical systems.
  • Transformers, motors, motor starters, MCC panels, MCC circuits, variable frequency drives, replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
    • Dock equipment (Overhead doors, dock levelers, dock locks and seals).
    • Building/parking lot lighting, photoelectric eyes, emergency lights/exit lights, 120 volt outlets for exterior building lighting.

Repairs systems and apparatus mentioned above, which could also include tasks like rebuilding pumps, steam traps, valves, electrical, or pneumatic solenoid devices. May paint walls, fix leaks and stoppages in plumbing, repair or replace sinks, piping, valves or drains. May maintain electrical controls, lighting, and electrical distribution systems, etc.

Performs administrative tasks such as parts ordering, PO# creation, vendor management, attending job or project meetings, etc.

Documents work results in the CMMS, analyzes findings, and recommends updates to the PM list.

Communicates effectively with coworkers and customer staff; assuring that all aspects of a work request are understood. This includes ensuring the customer is adequately informed about work status and expected completion dates.

May manage maintenance projects, including complex equipment repair, providing guidance to Sub-Contractors of facilities services.

Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the Site Manager.

Education
High School diploma (or equivalent) required, preference given to those with some undergraduate business or trade school training.

Business Experience
4 years’ experience and/or training including the application of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry skills/concepts required. An equivalent combination of training, education, and manufacturing maintenance experience is acceptable.

Licenses/Certs
Valid driver’s license, Fork truck operator’s license, JLG operator’s license required

Language Skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or graphic form. Key elements include the ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must have a working knowledge of MS WORD, be able to send/receive emails and be able to manage an email box. Must be able to operate the work order system and maintenance-specific software such as Building Automation.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and/or employees.

Technical Qualifications & Skills
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 use hand and small/large power tools

• Able to disassemble/reassemble fixtures, fans, pumps, and HVAC equipment and other building-related equipment

• Able to demonstrate general plumbing, electrical, and carpentry skills

• Able to demonstrate an understanding of building systems and operation including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, Life Safety Systems, building envelope

• Able to competently operate a forklift, scissor lift, and aerial lift

• Ability to operate a personal computer, cell phone, and/or electronic tablet

• Able to function with dynamic priorities, adapting to changing customer expectations and completing work requests efficiently with high quality standards, including taking initiative to manage unexpected downtime productively

• May need to support non-customary schedules and weekend work

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by a Maintenance Technician 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 Technician is regularly required to stand for extended intervals with occasional scheduled breaks, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The individual frequently is required to climb stairs and ladders. The individual must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds, at higher than chest level and be able to tolerate adverse rooftop working conditions due to climate and tolerate extreme temperature changes.

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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