Webber - Maintenance Technician - Facilities - Infrastructure Management

About us

Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community.
Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Job Description

Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician-Facilities is responsible for conducting general maintenance and repairs on and within network facilities. Specifically, required facilities maintenance will include ensuring lighting, plumbing, sanitary sewer systems, routine maintenance of structural items, and potable water facilities remains within required contractual performance and in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

• Primary Duties And Responsibilities
• Responsible for various types of facility maintenance including lighting, plumbing, sanitary sewer systems, routine maintenance of structural items, and potable water facilities.
• Specific activities will include, but not limited to, painting, texturing, floating, finishing, wall repairs, sheet metal repair, and carpentry work.
• Survey buildings to ensure they are consistent with health and safety regulations, identifying any works needs for assessment by Facilities Supervisor and/or Contract Specialists.
• Use advanced troubleshooting skills to accurately diagnose causes of faults across the full spectrum of assets and systems in a timely manner.
• Inspect alarm systems such as carbon dioxide and fire protection and quickly schedule repairs when needed.
• Undertake activities of pest control such as spraying insecticide (as needed).
• Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocol.
• Implement cost-effective and reliable repairs.
• Maintain quality workmanship.
• Work in collaboration with other trades, teams, and inspectors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of facilities maintenance and specifically painting, texturing, floating, finishing, wall repairs, sheet metal repair, and carpentry work.
• Demonstrated experience as a maintenance technician.
• Experienced in operating a variety of equipment.
• Experienced in general maintenance processes and methods.
• Experienced in using a variety of tools, common appliances, and devices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Client/Customer satisfaction oriented.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Practice safe work methods to remain accident and injury free.
• Recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury or accident.

Education And Experience

• HS Diploma or GED.
• At least four (4) or more years of progressively increased experience in painting, texturing, floating, finishing, wall repairs, sheet metal repair, and carpentry work.
• Two years' experience as a Maintenance Technician-Facilities in industrial / commercial environment (Required).

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to stand; sit; walk on a wide range of surfaces; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use manual and powered pneumatic, hydraulic, gas, and electric powered tools and equipment.
• Ability to see close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work from heights in bucket trucks, scaffolding, ladders and aerial platforms lifts.
• Ability to work in tight spaces.
• Ability to work in heat and cold.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fume or airborne particles.
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.