General Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician II

In a safe, efficient, and professional manner the Maintenance Technician II completes required PM's and repairs commercial and industrial facility equipment. The technician is an excellent communicator and has exceptional follow through capabilities. This position will be crossed trained and utilize a "flow to the work" concept. The technician will exhibit an ownership attitude.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Abides by all safety guidelines including OSHA regulations, lock-out/tag-out, etc.

Conducts "shift rounds" (regular checks of systems and equipment to identify issues, and document systems and equipment performance).

Competently maintains, troubleshoots, and performs substantial equipment repairs. Works independently, and as part of the facilities maintenance team to:

• Conduct the inspection/evaluation of operating characteristics such as speeds, pressures, vacuum, or vibration; and features such as wear, replacement of expendables (i.e. belts, hoses, fluids, filters, etc.).
• Perform preventative maintenance, including the diagnosis of malfunctioning apparatus and/or systems, such as:
• HVAC equipment, fire life safety systems, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Transformers, motors, motor starters, MCC panels, MCC circuits, variable frequency drives, replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Dock equipment (Overhead doors, dock levelers, dock locks and seals)
• Building/parking lot lighting, photoelectric eyes, emergency lights/exit lights, 120 volt outlets for exterior bldg lighting.
• Repairs systems and apparatus mentioned above, could also include tasks like rebuilding of pumps, steam traps, valves, electrical, pneumatic solenoid devices. May paint walls, fix leaks and stoppages in plumbing, repair or replace sinks, piping, valves or drains. May maintain electrical controls, lighting, and electrical distribution systems, etc.

Performs administrative task such as parts ordering, PO# creation, vendor management, attend job meetings/project meetings, etc.

Documents work results in the CMMS, analyzes findings and recommends updates to PM list.

Communicates effectively with coworkers and customer staff; assuring that all aspects of a work request are understood. This includes ensuring the customer is adequately informed about work status and expected completion dates.

May manage maintenance projects, including complex equipment repair, providing guidance to Sub-Contractors of facilities services.

Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the Site Manager, with potential overnight travel.

Qualifications

Education

High School diploma (or equivalent) required, preference given to those with some undergraduate business or trade school training.

Business Experience

4 years' experience and/or training including the application of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry skills/concepts required. An equivalent combination of training, education, and manufacturing maintenance experience is acceptable.

Licenses/Certifications

Valid driver's license, Fork truck operator's license, JLG operator's license required

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the Technician is regularly required to stand for extended intervals with occasional scheduled breaks, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The individual frequently is required to climb stairs and ladders. The individual must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds, at higher than chest level and be able to tolerate adverse rooftop working conditions due to climate and tolerate extreme temperature changes.

Work Environment

Moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places

Occasional exposure to:

• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Risk of electrical shock and vibration
• Moderate to high noise levels
• Outdoor weather conditions (including extreme cold, extreme heat).

The following safety equipment may be required: steel toecap shoes, hearing protection, hardhat eye protection and hair protection.