General Maintenance Technician (Bedford, OH)

General Maintenance Technician

The General Maintenance Technician will be responsible for all residential building maintenance, repairs, and inspection of facilities equipment (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.).

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service to the client.
• Inspect buildings, electrical systems, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe, well-maintained conditions, identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
• Perform minor troubleshooting and repairs; replace light bulbs, light fixtures, electrical sockets, light switches, ballasts, and fuses.
• Identify and perform basic service and repair on plumbing fixtures, open clogged lines and drains in sinks and toilets, replace water faucets, etc.
• Perform basic carpentry: repair drywall, paint walls, fix doors, windows.
• Inform management personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders to provide information for making decisions, taking appropriate action, and/or complying with building and safety regulations.
• Request equipment and supplies to maintain inventory and ensure availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repair.
• Respond to emergencies after hours, if necessary.
• Complete work orders and requests promptly using employer provided iPhone.
• Follow all policies and procedures established in the Brewer-Garrett Manuals and Client Contract documents.
• Remove snow and salt walkways.
• Document all building and life safety inspections.
• Maintain vehicle (if applicable), tools, communication devices (i.e., iPad, phone laptop), and equipment to ensure availability in safe operating condition.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned to convey and/or gather information required to perform job functions.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Trade school graduate/military school or apprentice program, preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in a maintenance or construction field.
• 1+ years of experience in Drywall & Painting.
• 1+ years of experience in Plumbing.
• 1+ years experience in Electrical.
• 1+ years experience in Drywall.
• Experience using power tools and hand tools.
• Experience using electrical metering devices.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Professionalism, tact, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance.

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs or ladders; speak or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

BG is proud to be an EOE and Drug-Free Workplace. Brewer-Garrett is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified job applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.