Maintenance Technician (MAINTCH3)

About the role

Maintenance Tech 3 leads installations, testing, and troubleshooting of machinery and facility systems while mentoring junior technicians on maintenance protocols and safety practices. Develops and implements predictive maintenance strategies, performs advanced diagnostics to identify root causes of failures, and ensures corrective action is taken to maintain operational efficiency. Coordinates preparation for inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews, ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards. Operates heavy equipment and performs specialized tasks, including plumbing, electrical, welding, HVAC, and carpentry, as assigned.

General Maintenance Responsibilities

• Lead and perform complex installations, diagnostics, and maintenance on facility systems and equipment.
• Train and support junior technicians in maintenance procedures and safety practices.
• Develop and apply best practices for equipment calibration, system testing, and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain tools, records, and work areas in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Respond to urgent maintenance needs and operate heavy machinery as required.

Trade-Specific Functions

Painter

• Lead painting projects, ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to design specifications.
• Perform specialized finishes such as texturing, faux painting, and epoxy coatings.
• Supervise junior painters and provide technical training on techniques and safety protocols.
• Manage inventory of painting supplies, recommending cost-effective solutions.

Plumber

• Oversee large-scale plumbing renovations and infrastructure repairs.
• Perform system-wide diagnostics for leaks, backflows, and pipe degradation.
• Work with various piping materials (e.g., PVC, copper, PEX).
• Conduct leak detection, pressure testing, and routine maintenance.
• Train junior plumbers and implement efficiency improvements for piping networks.
• Coordinate with engineers to upgrade plumbing systems for new construction or remodeling.

Electrician

• Lead electrical projects, including panel upgrades and full-system rewiring.
• Connect electrical systems to generators and ensure proper load balancing.
• Replace worn electrical components and ensure NEC compliance.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical faults in motors, generators, and industrial machinery.
• Provide training to junior electricians on advanced techniques and safety protocols.
• Oversee electrical infrastructure planning for building expansions and renovations.

Welder

• Oversee welding fabrication for industrial applications, including machinery and piping systems.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and Stick welding to join, fabricate, or repair metal structures.
• Read blueprints to measure, cut, and shape metal to precise specifications.
• Perform welding inspections and ensure compliance with structural integrity standards.
• Train junior welders and improve efficiency in welding operations.
• Develop quality control procedures for welding projects.

HVAC

• Lead HVAC installation projects, including commercial-grade systems.
• Optimize energy efficiency through smart climate control technologies.
• Train junior technicians and oversee compliance with EPA regulations.
• Develop system-wide maintenance strategies for the corporate infrastructure.

Carpenter

• Lead carpentry teams in construction projects, ensuring precision and craftsmanship.
• Troubleshoot complex carpentry issues related to structural integrity.
• Train junior carpenters and establish high-quality workmanship standards.
• Manage carpentry inventory and recommend cost-effective materials.

Generator

• Oversee repairs for large-scale industrial or commercial generator systems.
• Supervise maintenance teams and train junior technicians on advanced troubleshooting.
• Implement system upgrades to improve power efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with generator safety codes and environmental regulations.

Asset Tracker

• Oversee asset tracking systems and implement efficiency improvements.
• Develop workflows to optimize asset management and prevent losses.
• Train personnel on asset tracking tools and reporting procedures.
• Analyze data trends to support procurement and lifecycle planning.

VAC Specialist

• Oversee complex vacuum system repairs and airflow optimization strategies.
• Supervise teams handling large-scale vacuum system maintenance.
• Train junior technicians on system operations and troubleshooting.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for industrial vacuum systems.

Skills and Specifications

Essential Skills for Electrician

• Technical Skills: Industrial electrical applications, high-voltage projects, automation integration.
• Safety & Compliance: High-voltage safety leadership, emergency shutdown protocols.
• Problem-Solving & Process Improvement: Implement automation solutions, prevent system failures.
• Communication & Customer Service: Lead electrical teams, negotiate supply contracts, oversee compliance reports.
• Organizational & Management Skills: Oversee electrical teams, track project budgets.
• Personal Attributes: Strong mentorship, critical thinker, efficiency-driven.

Essential Skills for Welder

• Technical Skills: Industrial fabrication, structural reinforcement, high-strength applications.
• Safety & Compliance: Large-scale fabrication safety leadership, audit enforcement.
• Problem-Solving & Process Improvement: Innovate efficiency techniques, troubleshoot industrial weld failures.
• Communication & Customer Service: Negotiate welding specifications, supervise apprentices.
• Organizational & Management Skills: Supervise welding teams, oversee procurement.
• Personal Attributes: Experienced mentor, efficiency-driven, strategic thinker.

Essential Skills for HVAC

• Technical Skills: Industrial HVAC projects, climate control enhancements, compliance leadership.
• Safety & Compliance: Large-scale compliance audits, emergency response protocols.
• Problem-Solving & Process Improvement: Drive climate control upgrades, implement automation.
• Communication & Customer Service: Supervise HVAC teams, negotiate supply agreements.
• Organizational & Management Skills: Track efficiency reports, manage regulatory audits.
• Personal Attributes: Team leader, efficiency-driven, compliance-focused.

Essential Skills for Carpenter

• Technical Skills: Large-scale construction carpentry, structural integrity enhancements.
• Safety & Compliance: Industry regulatory leadership, advanced safety training.
• Problem-Solving & Process Improvement: Enhance large-scale carpentry processes, drive automation improvements.
• Communication & Customer Service: Lead teams, consult architects on design solutions.
• Organizational & Management Skills: Supervise construction projects, optimize material sourcing.
• Personal Attributes: Leadership-driven, high efficiency, critical thinker.

Essential Skills for Generator

• Technical Skills: Overseeing industrial generator repairs, implementing system upgrades.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforcing high-voltage safety protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Problem-Solving & Process Improvement: Implementing reliability improvements, solving large-scale system issues.
• Communication & Customer Service: Leading maintenance teams, consulting on energy solutions.
• Organizational & Management Skills: Overseeing generator fleet operations, ensuring repair efficiency.
• Personal Attributes: Leadership-driven, efficiency-focused, analytical thinker.

Essential Skills for Asset Tracker

• Technical Skills: Leading asset tracking system improvements, training teams, and analyzing data trends.
• Safety & Compliance: Developing best practices for loss prevention, enforcing security procedures.
• Problem-Solving & Process Improvement: Implementing automation for real-time tracking, improving asset usage.
• Communication & Customer Service: Leading asset reporting initiatives, overseeing department collaboration.
• Organizational & Management Skills: Overseeing procurement and replacement planning, tracking asset lifecycle.
• Personal Attributes: Leadership-oriented, adaptable, strategic thinker.

Essential Skills for VAC Specialist

• Technical Skills: Leading vacuum system optimization, implementing performance upgrades.
• Safety & Compliance: Managing industrial vacuum safety procedures, overseeing audits.
• Problem-Solving & Process Improvement: Optimizing vacuum energy usage, solving large-scale technical challenges.
• Communication & Customer Service: Leading vacuum system maintenance teams, overseeing strategic improvements.
• Organizational & Management Skills: Overseeing system-wide vacuum maintenance, ensuring compliance efficiency.
• Personal Attributes: Leadership-driven, efficiency-focused, analytical thinker.

Education/Certifications

• Required: High School Diploma / GED equivalent
• Desired: Associate's Degree (In plumbing engineering, electrical engineering, HVAC technology, mechanical systems, or a relevant field)
• Desired: Certification in Welding (AWS, ASME), inventory management, carpentry certification, or a relevant field

Experience

• Required: 2+ years' Experience in one or more of the following: Custodial, Laborer, Painter, Plumbing, Electrical, Welding, HVAC, Carpentry

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see, hear, stand, walk, bend, twist, kneel, climb, engage