Building Maintenance Technician

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: 1 BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN MAA Revised: April 9, 2020 Unit: AFSCME Local 3744 Classification: Non-Exempt Status: Full Time Reports to: Building Services Supervisor Supervises: None SUMMARY Under the direction of the Building Services Supervisor, the Building Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing various mechanical systems including preventive maintenance, renovation and installation of equipment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. 1. Troubleshoots machines and equipment that have mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and digital control parts. 2. Completes minor and major repair, preventative maintenance and major overhaul on all motorized equipment. 3. Troubleshoots and repairs parking lot equipment including programming of parking lot control system. 4. Performs miscellaneous repairs to facility, such as plumbing, lighting and ventilation. 5. Operates machine shop equipment and tools for maintenance repairs. 6. Identifies parts needed to conduct maintenance and submits purchase orders. 7. Assists in snow removal operations. 8. Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations and helps maintain departmental housekeeping standards. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 2 Education, Experience and/or Training: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, and Considerable experience in HVAC repairs; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of computer systems and ability to utilize related software. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, electrical code manuals, routings and other manufacturing instructions. Ability to exercise independent judgment in determining operating conditions, making repairs and meeting emergency situations. Ability to learn FAA regulations and other federal, state and local regulations that affect maintenance and operations of an airport. Ability to use handheld and ground radios to effectively communicate and report physical location at all times, especially when inside restricted areas of airport grounds. Required Special Qualifications: Ability to pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen. Ability to pass a background investigation to obtain unescorted Airport Identification/ Access privileges. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Illinois. Physical Demands and Work Environment: See attached position requirements. MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS BLDG MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 3 What are the physical activities of this position? (Please check ALL that apply.) ?CLIMBING: ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. ?BALANCING: maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. ?STOOPING: bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. ?KNEELING: bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. ?CROUCHING: bending the body downw