**Maintenance Technician - MC at DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC in Valparaiso, Indiana

Facility Maintenance Technician

This position entails maintaining facility services and equipment throughout Dwyer. Responsibilities include filter replacements, landscaping, painting carpentry, assembly & installation of new equipment, and troubleshooting equipment issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspects building, equipment, and systems for any issues
• Receives work orders and executes assigned maintenance requests.
• Responds to calls concerning building systems.
• Relocates equipment, pallet racks, furniture, etc.
• Replaces HVAC and Humidifier Filters.
• Plumbing knowledge to address leaks, clogs or other drainage problems
• Repairs broken or leaking plumbing, piping, fixtures
• Perform painting, staining, carpentry, & drywall repairs
• Find and repair potential safety hazards to avoid injuries
• Ability to handle basic repairs around the building
• Grounds keeping: lawn and other outdoor areas in need of maintenance
• Communicates with the supervisor for parts and supplies needed.
• Completes all tasks with high standards of quality and appearance.
• Performs tasks with efficiency and organization.
• Perform preventative maintenance on building systems.
• Ensures safety of equipment and personnel
• Communicates with Manager and Supervisor concerning maintenance problems. Works with other maintenance department staff on projects.
• Able to perform other general maintenance projects as requested.
• Attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked

Key Performance Indicators (KPI's):

• Reducing Maintenance Costs
• Reducing Equipment Failures
• Reducing Equipment Downtime
• Increase Work Identification
• Effective Work Scheduling
• Effective Work Execution

Required Skills / Experience / Equipment Operation:

• High school graduate or equivalent with three years of experience
• Maintenance qualification certificate or equivalent
• Proven work experience as a maintenance technician
• Familiarity with commercial and industrial maintenance systems
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills

Physical/Mental Essential Functions:

• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Physically able to stand for extended periods of time, climbing ladders and stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling
• Able to write reports as required
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and vendors.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and ensure safe installations.

Working Conditions:

Requires visual concentration, dexterity, and precision. Required to lift and carry heavy objects; required to stand for prolonged periods; required to work at heights. Occasionally required to wear protective clothing. On call for maintenance emergencies. May require travel between work sites.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.

Dwyer Instruments, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.