Maintenance Technician

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The Maintenance Technician performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and knowledge (but not proficiency) in such trades as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work. Work involves a variety of the following duties:

Replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors, using plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings, repairing or replacing sinks, water coolers, and toilets painting structures and equipment; repairing or replacing concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks, replacing damaged paneling and floor tiles, hanging doors and installing door locks, replacing broken window panes, and performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery. Depending on the site/location, Facility Technician may have multiple levels or classifications to help differentiate seniority amongst associates within the Facility Management Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE

Specific responsibilities and knowledge may include, but not limited to:

• Maintain and repair machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings

• Fix or replace faulty electrical switches, outlets, and circuit breakers (as allowable per local and state requirements)

• Inspect and diagnose problems and figure out the best way to correct them

• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly

• Assemble and set up machinery or equipment

• Plan repair work using blueprints or diagrams

• Do general cleaning and upkeep of buildings and properties

• Order supplies from catalogs and storerooms

• Prepare estimates; repairs and costs

• Keep detailed records of their work

Maintenance Technician is hired for maintenance and repair tasks that are not complex enough to need the specialized training of a licensed tradesperson.

Maintenance Technician may fix or paint roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, walls, and other parts of buildings. These workers are also responsible for recognizing when a job is above their skill level and requires the expertise of others.

Maintenance Technician will get supplies and parts from distributors or storerooms to fix problems.

Must have the ability to use hand and power tools to ensure safe operation and proper operation during the performance of daily assignments.

This position will perform other services and duties, as delegated, and serves on a variety of facility committees as required by the Client.

This position is required to maintain the following competencies during employment:

• At a minimum, applicant must have or be able to obtain OSHA 10 (Construction Industry)

or OSHA 10 (General Industry) safety certification within the first six (6) months of

employment

• No certifications/licenses are required

• Ten (10) years of maintenance experience desired

• At a minimum, high school diploma and/or equivalent

Hourly Wage $15.00 an hour