Mechanical Technician

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Position Description

The Building Maintenance Mechanic/ Technician engages in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, small tools and equipment, insuring the continuous operation of the production facility.

Working Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme weather/ harsh temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in most areas of the facility, so attention must be given to signage communicating otherwise. Personal Perfective Equipment required for this position is a (company provided) hard hat, safety glasses, reflective vest, and (employee provided) steel-toed work boots.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• Reporting to: Associate Manager of Maintenance • Direct Reports: N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDES AND NOT EXCLUSIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment at all times while strictly adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
• Understand, follow and promote all company policies and procedures.
• Clean and prepare work sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Read instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
• Work on utility systems as directed to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, and pneumatic power operations.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic problems as needed.
• Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities.
• Use equipment, power tools, and hands tools as designed and in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform other job functions duties as directed by Maintenance Supervisor in a safe and effective manner.

We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Unistress participates in the E-Verify Program and is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employee.

OUR LEGACY: In 1910, 16-year-old Basilio Petricca stepped off the boat from Italy onto New York's Ellis Island. In 1936, he dove head-first into the cutthroat Depression-era contracting industry and founded the first transit mixed concrete company in the Northeast. After Basilio's death, his son Basil built on his father's legacy and founded Unistress in 1968. Today, in its third generation of family leadership, Perri Petricca has built Unistress to become one of the largest precast companies in North America, all while upholding Basilio's and Basil's uncompromising values and work ethic.

OUR VISION: Unistress will be the Precast Partner of Choice in the Northeast by delivering unmatched value to our customers from planning through operation. Our focus: innovative solutions; exceptional service and the most efficient and responsive project delivery system.

OUR MISSION: Unistress provides precast/prestressed concrete structures to partners who value our ability to take on their most challenging projects; providing innovative solutions, helping them through design, construction and operation and delivering on our commitments. We have extraordinary people and state of the art facilities which we leverage across products and markets to achieve profitable growth.

OUR VALUES:

• Our success, and our reputation, is based on the quality of all our relationships always built on mutual respect.
• We always deliver on our promises and adhere to the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
• We support an extraordinary and diverse team of people who work hard, love a challenge and are determined to be the best.
• We protect the health and safety of our people and preserve the environment around us.
• We are engaged in our community, sharing the knowledge, creativity and commitment of our people to ensure a better quality of life for our neighbors.

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Education - High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Experience - 1 to 3 years mechanical or technical related experience with an emphasis in troubleshooting preferred.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals preferred.
• Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, simple drawings, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively and interact with other team members, and leadership preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required to drive company truck to offsite locations.

FOUNDATIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

Builds trust and respect. Places a high value on collaboration. Is easy to approach and talk to; is empathic and a good listener; relates well to all people throughout the organization. Is viewed as a leader and a team player.

Embraces honesty and transparency. Shares information appropriately. Embraces feedback and listens openly to it and offers feedback in a constructive and positive manner. Listens and values dialogue.

Develops Customer Relationships. Is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations of customers to support our goal of being the best pre-cast company. Strengthens ties with customers to ensure repeat customer projects. Builds relationships with employees, management, and customers. Is in the mind-set of continual growth.

Measures Actions Appropriately. Analyzes situations and determines gameplan. Acts with a sense of urgency, when required, and with the end result in mind. Prioritizes workload and projects and eliminates roadblocks. Uses time effectively. Knows when to take time to measure actions before implementation.

Assumes personal accountability for areas of responsibility. Can be counted on to deliver results that are timely, and meet expectations for safety, quality, and quantity. Takes ownership for follow-through and follow-up during the business process.

Utilizes Communication skills Effectively. Ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of settings. Ensures that information is communicated in a timely manner. Communication consistently is respectful, inclusive, empathetic and empowering.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Unistress Corp. does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law in all terms and conditions of employment. We respect and seek to empower everyone and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.