Maintenance Technician I

Job Title: Maintenance Technician I Department: Maintenance Reports To: Facility Manager Classification: Non-Exempt Position Summary The Maintenance Technician performs technical and mechanical functions as assigned for the purpose of operating the property in a manner consistent with maximum efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service to the client and its occupants. This individual will maintain a high level of professionalism in addressing facility management issues, including responding to and resolving any client requests or concerns. Essential Functions: Electrical: Maintain lighting fixtures and ballasts Electrical: Repair, replace, and/or maintain 115V convenience outlets Electrical: Assist in more complex repairs and additions to electrical systems Electronic systems (Fire alarm, security, timers): Ability to operate and perform tests Plumbing: Repair flush valve on toilets and keep properly maintained Plumbing: Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on all plumbing issues throughout the facility, including roof drains, storm drains, faucets, valves, and water filters Plumbing: Clear drainage/sewage stoppages using appropriate equipment and methods Carpentry: Repair and assemble furniture HVAC: Change Ventilation Filters HVAC: Perform lubrication of motors/pumps/fans HVAC: Assist in the repair of HVAC system equipment HVAC: Perform cleaning of refrigeration equipment coils General: Maintain and clean mechanical rooms and equipment to maintain in like new condition General: Complete corrective/preventative maintenance work orders in a timely and professional manner General: Perform painting as needed/assigned General: Perform cleaning/janitorial functions or supervise General: Perform event setups and take-downs General: Assist in installing new equipment for the facility General: Respond to On-Call emergency repair work or after-hours General: Maintain clean and organized work areas General: Maintain supply and materials in stock, organize and replenish General: Maintain and clean mechanical rooms and equipment General: Assist other trades/technicians where assigned and/or needed General: Ability to locate and shut off valves and electrical circuits in an emergency Other Functions: Attend and actively participate in staff/safety meetings Maintain all logs per ACA requirements as applicable Open, document action taken and close on demand and preventative maintenance work requests using a PC and PDA Perform other assignments as needed and/or assigned Competencies: Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills Experience in leading the project management process Proven record of providing excellent customer service Technical Skills: Understand and abide by all applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS) procedures Understand and abide by all Lock Out Tag Out procedures Possess a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PDA Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Required High School Diploma or equivalent. One year of progressive experience in the repair and maintenance of a commercial building, educational environment, correctional facility or health care facility preferred. This position will be required to perform at a semi-skilled level for at least one of the following: Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Carpentry; Painting; with the ability to learn and become skilled or semi-skilled at the others. Fluent in English language to speak, read and write clearly Valid driver’s license Position Type / Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, non-exempt position with normal working hours Monday through Friday, working 40 hours per week. However, as business needs become necessary, after-hours, holidays, or weekends may be required. Travel No travel is required for this position. Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory duties for this position. Work Environment Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions. Must be able to work in hazardous conditions while maintaining safety standards, work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, industrial settings, and construction sites, and work in loud environments and temperature extremes. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Essential functions of this position require: manual dexterity, large motor skills, ability to communicate, lifting, kneeling, squatting, standing, walking, climbing (including but not limited to ladders), crawling, stooping, turning/twisting, balancing, reaching with varying frequencies. Heavy work: Occasional lifting and carrying objects up to 75 pounds, Frequent lifting and carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 10-20 pounds. Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills are important. The employee is regularly required to talk or listen effectively. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. EEO Statement The Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of The Company’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.