Facilities Technician

Facilities TechnicianThe Facilities Technician is responsible for general maintenance and repair at an RCA facility. Workers fix and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings. They paint, repair flooring, and work on plumbing, electrical, and air-conditioning and heating systems.Specific Responsibilities:Maintain and repair machines, mechanical equipment, and buildingsFix or replace faulty electrical switches, outlets, and circuit breakersInspect and diagnose problems and figure out the best way to correct themPerform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothlyAssemble and set up machinery or equipmentMay plan repair work using blueprints or diagramsDo general cleaning and upkeep of buildings and propertiesOrder supplies from catalogs and storeroomsMeet with clients to estimate repairs and costsKeep detailed records of their workCompetencies:Customer-service skillsDexterityTroubleshooting skillsEducation and Experience:High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experienceLicensing requirements vary by state and localityWork Environment:Facilities Technicians may work inside a single building, such as a hotel or hospital, or be responsible for the maintenance of many buildings, such as those in an apartment complex or on a college campus.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.Travel:Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.