Plumber/General Maintenance Technician - 3130 (Maintenance)

Job Title

Facilities Maintenance Accountabilities and Competencies

Job Description

HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

Essential Accountabilities

1. Receive electronic, verbal, or written instructions to complete work order assignments on a routine or emergency basis.

2. Record start and finish times and provide job-site comments by cell phone in accordance with department policy.

3. Perform plumbing repairs and installations, including sinks, commodes, valves, and water coolers; replace damaged water lines and clear clogged drainage systems.

4. Measure, cut, thread, and prepare piping for replacement or new installations.

5. Perform additional duties such as minor electrical repairs and minor carpentry repairs.

6. Perform daily routine building inspections and report findings electronically, verbally, or in writing as required.

Other Accountabilities

1. Repair or replace electrical outlets and change or replace lighting fixtures, tubes, and bulbs.

2. Repair or replace broken electrical switches when necessary.

3. Perform minor drywall repairs and adjust door hardware and latches so they operate properly.

4. Perform general duties necessary to maintain buildings in good operating condition.

5. Replace stained ceiling tiles after any leaks have been repaired.

6. Oversee outside vendors when necessary.

7. Obtain necessary materials from the warehouse as needed to complete assigned tasks.

8. Secure needed supplies or equipment from maintenance shops and notify the appropriate person of any additional supply or equipment needs.

9. Observe and report any unusual or emergency situations to the Manager or Director of Facilities Operations.

10. Make recommendations to the immediate supervisor regarding improvements to methods and procedures.

11. Work with other trades within the Facilities Maintenance Department as needed to complete repairs or projects.

12. Rotate as necessary to cover various shifts as required by the Facilities Maintenance Department schedule.

Department Specific Competencies

1. Become familiar with department policies and procedures.

2. Become familiar with CWF property, blocks, buildings, and systems.

3. Work safely, remain knowledgeable of all department safety policies, and stay attentive to safety talks, special instructions, and posted safety signs throughout the work area.

Additional Information / Benefits

HES Facilities Management is an equal opportunity employer. HES Facilities Management does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan

This is a Full-Time position