Facilities Maintenance Technician- Commercial HVAC Journeyman

About the role

The Facilities Department is responsible for repairs, maintenance, and modifications to the site, building, and production support systems (e.g. HVAC, electricity, compressed air, plumbing, etc.). To perform the tasks related to these responsibilities, Bendix utilizes a mixture of contractors and in-house labor. The in-house labor, being the Facilities Department Technician (technician) will usually be assigned tasks via the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), then complete the assigned tasks, either solo, part of a team, and or by working with a designated contractor.

Responsibilities

• Use the CMMS to receive work assignments, look up parts, materials, and tools in advance of the actual work.
• Use the CMMS to record readings, conditions found, time, date, and other triggers for maintenance activity.
• Use the CMMS to document activity information, to capture labor information, and to close out the assignment.
• Utilize checklists to perform Autonomous Maintenance walks on the Facilities Department areas of responsibility, and report anomalies found.
• Provide and utilize basic hand tools to complete the assigned repairs, maintenance, and modifications.
• Keep tool boxes, storage cabinets, work areas, machines, and systems clean, clear of trash, and well organized (i.e. 5S).
• Perform repairs, maintenance, and modifications in a safe, efficient, and high-quality manner with little or minimal disruption to operations.
• Perform root cause analysis of failures to determine necessary repairs and countermeasures.
• Complete required trainings and on-schedule.
• Participate in meetings related to the department and training.

Qualifications

• Licensed Commercial HVAC Journeyman with Valid EPA certification required.
• Possess and provide basic hand tools, chest, box, and or bag, needed to perform the work, large and common tools will be provided by Bendix.
• Must be able to fluently communicate in English, with writing, reading, and speaking.
• Must be able to perform basic math and arithmetic functions.
• Must hold a diploma from an accredited high school, or an approved equivalent (e.g. GED); prefer candidate to have successfully completed some type of technical degree (e.g. engineering, physics, mathematics, etc.).
• Understands and can teach the refrigeration cycle.
• Possess a current license, preferably Universal level, to procure and handle chlorinated fluorocarbon refrigerants.
• Must be able to read and understand wiring schematics and diagrams.
• Experienced in an industrial facilities maintenance role, incorporating HVAC, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, and controls.
• Knowledgeable of a computerized maintenance management system of some variety, preferably SAP-Plant Maintenance Module.
• Able to search and utilize the internet as a resource for maintenance needs.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, or some other spreadsheet software.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, or some other email software.
• Knowledgeable of, and experience with, root cause analysis tools, such as 5 Whys.
• A self-starter, with high quality and performance values.
• Willing and able to work on all assignments from restroom to roof.

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform physical activities such as walking, kneeling, squatting, lifting, pushing and pulling for extended periods.
• Able to carry tools, parts, refrigerant etc.
• Able to work atop roof, ladders, and lifts.
• Able to operate various types of powered industrial trucks and personnel lifts.
• Able to discern colors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance.
• 401k plan.
• 80 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year.
• 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use.
• Employees will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics.

Pay

The anticipated wage scale for candidates who will work in Bowling Green, KY is $30.49 - $43.05 per hour. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations.