Facilities Maintenance Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair facility equipment and overall infrastructure with minimal supervision.
• Areas include, but are not limited to; HVAC, power distribution, process water systems, boilers, cooling towers, dryers, air compressors, chemical feed units, sewers, general plumbing, load docks, lighting, utility drops, building infrastructure and floors.
• Verify equipment as functional and leave the area clean and safe.
• Perform daily walk-around inspection in assigned area(s) of the facility.
• Document findings, add chemicals, perform PM as needed, and report discrepancies to maintenance supervisor/planner.
• Operate in response to requests by maintenance supervisor or support personnel, and set priorities as required to maintain facility.
• Gather and maintain a complete set of required tools, including electrical meters and other diagnostic devices.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and available schematics to define problem areas and assist with resolution.
• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve operational uptime and equipment life.
• Recommend improvements and/or changes to PM systems/tasks when applicable.
• Follow designated work instructions as outlined for specific functions.
• These include, but are not limited to; PM work orders, continuous improvement tasks, new installation line-ups and repair/refurbish assignments.
• Update drawings/prints suggest spare parts and suitable replacements and perform various forms of repair/rebuild/installation in a professional manner per line-up and schematics.
• Follow standard practices and all governmental regulations and laws relating to powered equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman’s card or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to pass a Facilities Maintenance Technician aptitude test.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical codes, techniques and standards.
• Familiarity with government regulations for industry.
• Must have strong background in mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems and superior troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC units, power distribution systems, air distribution systems, cooling towers, general plumbing and other facility-related systems and structures.
• Familiarity with pumps, motors, electrical circuits, piping, carpentry and common facility equipment.
• Should maintain a sense of urgency, self-motivation and overall good work ethic while performing tasks in a safe manner.
• Ability to read electrical/piping schematics, specify and gather material, and complete installation or repairs with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in interpersonal relations and written and oral communications.