General Maintenance Technician

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. Job Skills / Requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities General Maintenance Perform general building maintenance and repairs throughout offices, classrooms, common areas, residential‑style spaces, and other facility areas. Complete room and space turnovers using skills similar to apartment make‑ready work. Patch, repair, and paint walls, ceilings, doors, trim, and other building surfaces. Perform minor drywall repairs, including patching holes, repairing damaged areas, sanding, and finishing. Perform minor carpentry work including repairing or replacing trim, shelving, cabinets, doors, and hardware. Adjust, repair, and replace doors, hinges, closers, handles, and related hardware. Perform minor plumbing repairs such as replacing faucets and fixtures, repairing minor leaks, replacing toilet components, clearing minor sink and fixture blockages, and replacing supply lines and similar components. Perform minor electrical maintenance within the technician’s authorized scope, including replacing lamps/light bulbs, replacing damaged covers, basic lighting troubleshooting, and approved plug‑and‑play or non‑energized components as permitted. Repair or replace ceiling tiles, floor tiles, transition strips, baseboards, and other building finishes. Install and relocate wall‑mounted items such as whiteboards, bulletin boards, signage, shelving, pictures/artwork, dispensers, and building accessories. Assemble and repair office furniture, shelving, cabinets, tables, and similar equipment. Inspect completed spaces to identify maintenance deficiencies and ensure spaces are ready for occupancy. Maintain clean and professional work areas and remove debris following maintenance activities. Perform all those duties necessary involving all phases of electrical maintenance, repair and installation of building electrical equipment and systems. Proficient in the proper use of multimeter, and electrical diagnostic testing techniques on all electrical components. Proficient with work order systems, work order (WO) dispatching and recording system, follow all operating procedures for receiving electronic, WO’s assignments on routine or emergency basis. Also capable of receiving all work assignments given verbally or written instructions to complete assigned tasks. Perform various electrical installations and repairs related to all electrical facilities and related equipment, in accordance with National Electric Code (NEC). Perform those duties necessary to carry out Preventative Maintenance (PM) i.e., inspections, cleaning, and adjusting of all electrical equipment. Assures that equipment is being maintained in a safe manner. Minimizes down time through proactive performance testing and scheduled maintenance. Physical Requirements · Stand and walk for extended periods. · Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, and pull. · Climb and work from ladders within authorized limits. · Use hand and power tools. · Frequently lift up to 50 pounds independently. HES is an equal opportunity employer. HES 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. #Integrity20261 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr