Facilities Service Technician

About the role

The Facility Technician position at Brady is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Brady is a leading Trane® independent office, providing efficient, reliable, and secure building solutions throughout central and eastern North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs HVAC, mechanical, fire protection, structural, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, furnishings and finishes systems.
• Performs various mechanical functions such as diagnostics, dismantling, and repair of equipment.
• Adjusts thermostats and air diffusers as required.
• Repairs or replaces motors, damaged electrical components, controls, lamps, and ballasts in all parts of the building as needed.
• Tightens/replaces damaged/loose receptacles, switches if needed, and resets breakers.
• Replaces and/or realigns pumps in mechanical system.
• Repairs plumbing leaks, unclogs drains, and maintains faucets, commode valves, and sinks.
• Performs maintenance and repair on building components such as doors, door hardware, drywall, wall framing systems, suspended ceilings, entry systems, and floor covering systems.
• Coordinates contractor inspections, maintenance, and repair of life safety systems including fire extinguishers, fire pumps, fire sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, power generators, back-up power systems, and elevators.
• Ensures compliance with NFPA 25, 72, and 2001 inspections, annual backflow preventer inspection, and annual Generator PM and Load bank inspection.
• Oversees contract building service subcontractors, informs management of problems, and effectively documents all discrepancies.
• Performs periodic inspections of buildings' systems and participates in setup and management of Computer Maintenance Management System.
• Participates in routine moving of furniture and equipment as needed.
• Adheres to safety policies, industrial practices, and company standards.
• Collaborates with all Associates to uphold the company’s mission and values.
• Works overtime/weekends as required.
• Works an on-call basis periodically.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in HVAC, Computer Science, or Computer Science related field.
• 3+ years of operation, maintenance, and repair in industrial HVAC systems, preferably Trane and Tracer systems.
• 3+ years of technical/leadership experience in operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and building equipment and systems.
• Proficiency with computer devices (including laptops, tablets, and smart phones), Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Apple iOS software.
• Proficiency with applicable maintenance tools, connected login, and operational renderings.
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Prove US employment eligibility.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Ability to use a variety of hand-tools and computers/devices for performing and recording work.
• Knowledge of building automation systems for monitoring and controlling building systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Apple iOS software.
• Proficiency with applicable maintenance tools, connected login, and operational renderings.
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Prove US employment eligibility.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands & Environmental Exposure

• Material handling demands include lifting from floor level to overhead.
• Lifting and carrying or otherwise moving up to 25 pounds constantly.
• Lifting and carrying or otherwise moving up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Lifting and carrying or otherwise moving up to 90 pounds occasionally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, balance, and climb.
• Regularly required to use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly exposed to mechanical/equipment rooms.
• Sometimes exposed to outside weather conditions, especially extreme conditions.
• Sometimes exposed to moving mechanical parts; high and precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.

EEO Statement

Brady strives to provide an environment free of discrimination as part of our mission to care for each other, our customers, and our community. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.