What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Maintenance Technician position at Radian Research Inc?
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Radian Research is an employee-owned innovative technology company with an engaging and participative work environment. We provide Electric Meter Testing Instruments, Systems, Software and Services to Electric Utility Companies, Electric Meter Manufacturers and National Metrology Institutes for Engineering, Laboratory, Shop and Site applications. Radian provides both portable and primary energy reference standards unequaled in accuracy, stability, and reliability. The focus of Radian is our customer, and the heart of Radian is our team. We recognize and value the 3 Cs of Radian’s culture: Customer-centric focus, continuous improvement mindset, and care for our Customer, company, community, and for each other.
The Facilities/Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of duties to take care of the building and all facilities. This role builds crates for shipment of product, performs Shipping and Receiving functions, and maintenance of machinery as directed by Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. The Facilities/Maintenance Technician understands and demonstrates excellent work ethics and makes good and timely decisions. This position is located on site in Lafayette, Indiana.
Our Values:
We value dynamic, high-energy, highly interactive relationships which require excellent communication, collaboration, and multi-tasking skills, while simultaneously providing undivided attention to our Customers and their needs. In addition, we value individuals who want to grow in their skills and demonstrate self-initiative in our supported and accountable environment. This position requires a high degree of accuracy and decision-making capabilities that must be both Customer-centric and in the Company's best interest.
Responsibilities:
- Primary responsibility will be taking care of the building/facilities. This is including interior and exterior of the building.
- Uses table saw and other tools to build crates for shipment of product to the customers.
- Assists Facilities Maintenance Supervisor on repairs and helps keep machinery in good running order.
- Maintains operating conditions of building and equipment which includes shoveling snow, moving furniture, monitoring humidifiers, pulling weeds, spraying for insects and numerous other tasks.
- Operates common hand or power tools.
- Assists in maintaining Radian’s security and fire alarm systems.
- Complete equipment calibrations include updating records in electronic database.
- Perform facility repairs and modifications to electrical plumbing.
- Assists in producing Engineering prototypes.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervision or Management
Experience: 2-4 years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience preferred.
Knowledge of: Basic hand and power tools. Basic computer skills. HVAC, Milling equipment and other machine shop tools.
Skilled at: Trouble shooting of equipment ranging from computer controlled to small hand tools
Desirable Qualifications: Self-motivated and ability to work in a team environment. Performs functions and assignments in a timely manner. Producing and modifying parts on milling machines and other machine shop equipment. HVAC experience preferred but not required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.