General Maintenance Technician I

About the role

From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios, we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed, site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Abides by all safety guidelines including OSHA regulations, lock-out/tag-out, etc.
• Counsels “shift rounds” (regular checks of systems and equipment to identify issues, and document systems and equipment performance).
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs on equipment.
• For example: Inspection/evaluation may include measurement 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.).
• Preventative maintenance may include tasks such as filter changes, condenser cleaning, oil changes, machinery lubing and greasing.
• Repairs could include tasks like routine cleaning/patching/painting buildings, basic repairs to equipment including small plumbing and simple electrical repairs; might include addressing client concerns with lighting, etc.
• Documents work results in the CMMS, analyzes findings and recommends updates to the PM list.
• Communicates effectively with coworkers and customer staff; assuring that all aspects of a work request are understood. This includes ensuring the customer is adequately informed about work status and expected completion dates.

Qualifications

• Education (HS Diploma, Under/Graduate Degree, etc.) High School diploma (or equivalent) required, preference given to those with some undergraduate trade or business school training.
• Business Experience (prior years' work/related experience) Some experience using hand tools, working in roles that require physical labor including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry concepts is referred to.
• Licenses/Certifications Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Language Skills Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or graphic form. Key elements include the ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to send/receive emails and be able to manage an email box. Must be able to operate the work order system. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and/or employees.
• Technical Qualifications & Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places
• Occasional Exposure To Fumes or airborne particles Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Risk of electrical shock and vibration
• Moderate to high noise levels
• Outdoor weather conditions (including extreme cold, extreme heat)