Facilities Maintenance Technician

Talascend is currently seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Brewster, New York .


Overview


The primary responsibility of a mobile engineer is to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment across multiple facilities. The role requires demonstrated technical expertise in at least one core trade area-Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, or Central Utility Plant Operations-with multiskilled capability in additional disciplines.


Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, monitoring, and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems to ensure facilities meet applicable standards.
• Travel between multiple facilities to ensure proper operation and functionality.
• Maintain responsibility for facility services, including:
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Purchasing and inventory control
  • Contracted maintenance oversight
  • General maintenance activities
• Technical proficiency across systems
• Maintain HVAC systems and associated equipment through cleaning, inspection, calibration, and replacement of parts to ensure optimal performance.
• Record equipment readings and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper operation.
• Comply with departmental policies related to the safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Perform periodic inspections of tools and instruments to ensure proper inventory and functionality.
• Monitor the quality and cost of maintenance work performed by external contractors.
• Adhere to all safety procedures; maintain good housekeeping and safe work areas.
• Identify potential hazards and recommend or implement corrective actions to eliminate risks.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5-7 years of relevant work experience
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems
• Ability to analyze commercial or industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems; diagnose malfunctions; and perform corrective actions
• EPA 608 Type II Certification
• Working knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Valid driver's license
• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education

• EPA 608 Universal Certification
• Two years of trade school education in:
  • Electrical system design
  • Refrigeration
  • HVAC systems