Repair and Maintenance Tech

At Smithville Communications, we take pride in the spaces where our people work and the communities we serve. As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a hands-on role in keeping our properties safe, functional, and looking their best. Working under the guidance of the Manager of Facilities and Fleet, you will carry out a wide range of groundskeeping and building maintenance responsibilities across Smithville properties. You will also serve as a mentor to Maintenance Assistants and collaborate with fellow technicians to solve problems and keep operations running smoothly. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Cut trees and clear brush and debris
Remove snow and ice as needed
Operate power wash equipment
Learn and apply preventative maintenance practices on various equipment
Use a variety of hand tools and power equipment safely and effectively

Complete maintenance requests from internal customers (30%)
Haul materials and furniture as needed
Perform minor electrical work

Aid and support the maintenance team (10%)
Estimate materials needed for projects and deliver supplies
Maintain clean, safe, and orderly work sites while following all health and safety guidelines
Serve as a mentor to Maintenance Assistants

~ High School Diploma or equivalent, required
Minimum of 3 years of combined experience, education, and/or training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties described
Knowledge of safe work methods, including the ability to pull trailers and load/unload equipment safely
Experience in building maintenance and repair and/or building trades
Ability to perform physical labor including climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching, standing for extended periods, and lifting and carrying boxes, tools, equipment, and materials
In addition to the above, the best candidates will have some experience with drywall installation and finishing, plumbing and electrical work.
This role is primarily field-based, with the majority of time spent outdoors in changing weather conditions (70%). Some outdoor work will take place in an enclosed vehicle or temporary shelter protected from extreme weather (15%). The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. However, there will be times when the job requires starting earlier, staying later, working weekends, or coming in unexpectedly due to things like weather, emergencies, or special projects and, can occasionally include holidays.
FREE dental, term life insurance, and long-term disability insurance

• Low-cost medical, prescription, and vision plans
• Health Savings Account with annual company contributions
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Ongoing training and development

For over 100 years, Smithville has been and is a locally grown, family-owned, cutting-edge, live-where-we-work, stand-by-our-products, part-of-the-neighborhood, wildly-Hoosier technology company in the heart of Southern Indiana. We provide the best internet, voice, and security services without sending you across the globe for support. At Smithville, you are not just maintaining buildings you are helping sustain a community-rooted company that has served Southern Indiana for more than a century. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

19-23 Hourly Wage