Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician GVC II | Bronx, NY Full-Time | $17.00/hr Keep Our Facility Running Safely and Reliably GVC II is looking for a hands-on Facilities Technician to support the maintenance, repair, and general upkeep of our Bronx facility. This role is a strong fit for someone with broad maintenance experience who is comfortable troubleshooting and repairing a variety of building systems. You’ll work across electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and other facility components while helping ensure our location remains safe, functional, and well maintained. What You’ll Do Troubleshoot and repair facility components and systems, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and other building equipment Inspect and test equipment and perform preventive maintenance Complete mechanical work and minor repairs on facility systems and equipment Install new components and systems as needed Perform general facility maintenance and upkeep Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas Properly handle and dispose of non-hazardous and hazardous liquid and solid waste Operate tools and equipment safely and appropriately Identify maintenance concerns and communicate repair needs to management Support additional facility-related projects and maintenance needs as assigned What We’re Looking For High school diploma or equivalent 1-2 years of maintenance or repair experience preferred Broad knowledge of general maintenance and repair work Ability to troubleshoot problems and complete repairs across multiple facility systems Experience safely operating hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment Strong focus on workplace safety Ability to work both indoors and outdoors as needed Electrician or welding license/certification is a plus Why Join GVC II? As a Facilities Technician, you’ll play an important role in keeping the operation running safely and efficiently. This position gives you the opportunity to use a broad range of maintenance skills rather than performing the same task every day. You’ll work closely with local operations and maintenance teams while gaining hands-on experience across multiple facility systems. Language Requirement This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English. First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer. In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential. FOCUS ON SAFETY Safety is at the heart of everything we do. CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure. SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities. FOSTER TEAMWORK Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion. SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr