Building Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

The Maintenance Technician - Building is responsible for performing skilled mechanical maintenance work with installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of plumbing, piping, grounds maintenance, snow removal and other building and print production support equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of recycling systems (balers, blowers)
• HVAC systems, refrigeration systems
• Knowledge and repair of walk-in coolers, icemakers, and refrigerated air dryers
• Air compressors
• Knowledge and repair of industrial vacuum pumps
• Electric motors, belt drives and mechanical couplings
• Building control systems
• Chillers and chill water systems, chemical treatment and water softeners
• Grounds maintenance and landscaping
• Snow removal equipment operations
• Repair of overhead doors, fire doors, dock equipment, rail dock equipment
• Repair toilets, urinals, drain cleaning
• Repair roof leaks and make temporary repairs
• Sheetrock maintenance and painting
• Drop ceiling repair and tile change outs
• Solder and weld pipe
• Contribute to an accident-free work environment by complying with all company rules and regulations

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a maintenance program at a vocational/technical school or a recognized apprenticeship program in general mechanical maintenance

Experience

• Mechanical or industrial maintenance experience

Required skills

• Possess basic welding, soldering and metal fabrication skills
• Interpret and work from blueprints, mechanical drawings and sketches
• Possess good oral, reading and writing skills for effective communication
• Mechanic must furnish their own basic set of mechanic hand tools
• Must know how to properly operate and maintain power tools to keep them in safe working order at all times

Preferred skills

• Strong background in HVAC, plumbing, piping, fitting, hydraulics, and pneumatics is preferred
• Driver's License for snow removal operations

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis
• Physical endurance and mobility for prolonged standing, walking, frequent bending, stooping, and reaching
• Ability to work from ladders, lifts, or elevated platforms – indoors and outdoors – and be able to work in confined spaces
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift and be available for overtime as required

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Additional benefits