Facilities Maintenance Technician

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more.

About the role

The part-time Facilities Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs the physical infrastructure of a building or facility.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and routine facilities maintenance, construction, and repair inspections and walkthroughs.
• Installs and maintains mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management systems.
• Assists with miscellaneous facility projects including, but not limited to, painting, drywall, carpentry, installation of fixtures, leak repair, and moving furniture or materials within the facility.
• Utilizes a work order system to log activities as required.
• Works with or assists trades contractors to complete projects or complex repairs.
• Troubleshoots problems and follows all operating, service, quality, and safety standards and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; related maintenance vocational training preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (subject to Motor Vehicle Record Check).
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, or HVAC maintenance preferred.
• Ability to use standard power tools and office equipment, including basic computer literacy.
• Effective reading, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Standard computer skills and the ability to learn specific software for inputting data and preparing reports.
• Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure.

Travel Requirements

This position does not require regular travel as part of its primary responsibilities. However, occasional travel may be required, up to 10%, primarily for occasional off-site meetings, training sessions, or company events. Travel, when necessary, will be communicated in advance and aligned with business needs.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to heat, cold, and adverse weather conditions.
• Lifting and/or occasionally moving up to 75 lbs. can be expected.
• Required to drive, stand, walk; use hands to type, handle, or feel; climb or balance; talk and hear.
• Body movements include bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing.