General Maintenance Technician

About the role

We manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations. The Maintenance Technician II role involves completing required Preventive Maintenance (PM) and repairs on commercial and industrial facility equipment.

Responsibilities

• Abides by all safety guidelines including OSHA regulations, lock-out/tag-out, etc.
• Conducts “shift rounds” (regular checks of systems and equipment to identify issues, and document systems and equipment performance).
• Competently maintains, troubleshoots, and performs substantial equipment repairs.
• Works independently, and as part of the facilities maintenance team to: Conduct the inspection/evaluation of operating characteristics such as speeds, pressures, vacuum, or vibration; and features such as wear, replacement of expendables (i.e. belts, hoses, fluids, filters, etc.).
• Performs preventative maintenance, including the diagnosis of malfunctioning apparatus and/or systems, such as: HVAC equipment, fire life safety systems, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Repairs systems and apparatus mentioned above, could also include tasks like rebuilding of pumps, steam traps, valves, electrical, pneumatic solenoid devices.
• Maintains building/parking lot lighting, photoelectric eyes, emergency lights/exit lights, 120 volt outlets for exterior bldg lighting.
• May paint walls, fix leaks and stoppages in plumbing, repair or replace sinks, piping, valves or drains.
• May maintain electrical controls, lighting, and electrical distribution systems, etc.
• Documents work results in the CMMS, analyzes findings and recommends updates to PM list.
• Communicates effectively with coworkers and customer staff; assuring that all aspects of a work request are understood. Ensures the customer is adequately informed about work status and expected completion dates.
• Manages maintenance projects, including complex equipment repair, providing guidance to Sub-Contractors of facilities services.
• Performs administrative tasks such as parts ordering, PO# creation, vendor management, attend job meetings/project meetings, etc.

Qualifications

• High School diploma (or equivalent) required, preference given to those with some undergraduate business or trade school training.
• 4 years’ experience and/or training including the application of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry skills/concepts required.
• Valid driver’s license, Fork truck operator’s license, JLG operator’s license required.
• Ability to use hand and small/large power tools.
• Able to disassemble/reassemble fixtures, fans, pumps, and HVAC equipment and other building related equipment.
• Able to demonstrate general plumbing, electrical and carpentry skills.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of building systems and operation including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, Life Safety Systems, building envelope.
• Able to competently operate a forklift, scissor lift, and aerial lift.
• Able to operate a personal computer, cell phone; and/or electronic tablet.
• Able to function with dynamic priorities, adapting to changing customer expectations and completing work requests efficiently with high quality standards.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Benefits

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