Facility Maintenance Technician I

Facility Maintenance Technician I

Hiring a Facility Maintenance Technician I responsible for performing various semi-skilled duties associated with the repair and maintenance of buildings, furnishings, equipment and grounds with expectation to gain familiarity of maintenance concepts, practices and methodologies commensurate with a Tech II, Sr. Maintenance & Lead Maintenance Tech.

Shift Time: Monday Friday, dayside/standard business hours. Candidate must be willing to work overtime and be on call as business needs dictate.

The prospective candidate should demonstrate basic knowledge and general understanding of one or more key building systems (HVAC, back-up power, general construction, plumbing, electrical and/or fire protection systems and equipment). The maintenance technician role requires a diverse mix of both hard and soft skills, including, but not limited to, manual labor skills (light carpentry and basic repair skills), effective written and oral communication skills and proficiency with common smart device and computer applications.

The role demands readiness to assist 24/7 in emergencies impacting business operations and may also require after-hours or weekend work to support operations that cannot be done during normal business hours.

The role may also entail providing support for security, sustainability efforts, meetings & events and assisting the mailroom with handling, moving and delivering large packages and deliveries. Responsibilities also extend to overseeing vendor work, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting leadership in complex projects.

Your Role:

1. Maintenance and Inspections:

• With guidance may perform or assist vendors with basic operations, testing, preventative maintenance or repairs/replacements of electrical equipment, HVAC systems, plumbing, kitchen fixtures/equipment, UPS and back-up power generation systems, fire detection/suppression, etc.
• With guidance performs basic repairs, preventative maintenance, minor cleaning and/or installation/tear downs of office furniture, assists with relocations of people, furniture and equipment, performs tear-down/reconstruction of furniture systems, light carpentry and painting work, light bulb replacements, and installations/removal of bulletin boards, whiteboards, TVs, pictures, etc., and conducts routine inspection of such items.
• Responsible for promptly addressing daily work orders and preventative maintenance tasks in the IWMS ticketing system in compliance within assigned SLAs.
• Perform routine inspections of the building and contents identify and address concerns impacting building performance, employee comfort and safety.
• May perform minor landscape repairs, property cleanup, and janitorial duties.
• With guidance perform regulatory inspections on critical equipment and maintain service records

2. Operations and Project Collaboration:

• Respond to emergency calls, evaluate damages, and take necessary steps to protect customers, employees, and property.
• With guidance, assists with execution of reconfigurations, furniture relocations, and setups for events.
• With guidance contact and communicate with embedded contractors and external vendors supporting campus operations, tasks and projects
• Inspect buildings, enter data into checklists, and track work orders
• Collaborate on campus wide projects and emergency responses. Assists other facilities personnel as needed
• With guidance support office/workstation furniture modifications and facilities maintenance as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining/properly safeguarding assigned company assets including, but not limited to, smart phone, laptop computer, building keys, shop tools, carts, etc.
• Compliance with all local, state, federal, and OSHA facilities-related regulations

3. System Management and Reporting:

• Demonstrates basic ability to utilize & review spreadsheets/other reporting tools and communicate within the Microsoft Office suite
• Utilize Integrated Work Management System (IWMS) software for work order management
• Maintains records and provides support assisting the Environmental compliance group in our recycling locations
• Observe, report, and address safety issues
• With guidance monitor inventory of supplies and parts, necessitating replenishment for quality and control purposes including small tools and equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED and 1-2 years' experience in related field; OR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS/Diploma GED in a related discipline; OR 3 years' experience in a related field.

Ability to oversee multiple properties.

Cursory knowledge of building system terms and Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Proficient organizational, prioritization, multi-tasking, math, written, verbal, and collaborative skills.

Valid local State Driver's License.

Environment and Working Conditions

Works in both office and outdoor environments, with potential exposure to inclement weather. May also work in warehouse and/or specialized facility environments as assigned.

Travel to remote offices involves exposure to traffic situations including emergency responses both day and night

Repeated bending, lifting, reaching, sitting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, navigating stairs, standing and carrying parts, tools and supplies

May require frequent use of ladder or stepstool, furniture dolly, hydraulic lift gate, tie-down straps, forklift and scissor lift