Maintenance - New Roads

Job Purpose: A Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping a facility operating and repairing any problems when they are discovered before they have a chance to worsen. A Maintenance Technician will usually be required to perform a wide range of repair tasks around a facility. An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Summary of Essential Job Duties:

• Assembling, installing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment.
• Troubleshooting machinery and performing routine preventative maintenance.
• Reading, interpreting, and following instructions, blueprints, and operation manuals.
• Maintaining a schedule for inspecting, servicing, and testing machinery.
• Cleaning, repairing and installing equipment and parts as needed.
• Operating a variety of hand and power tools.
• Read a variety of meters and instrumentation.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Complying with health and safety regulations.
• Performing general maintenance work on buildings as assigned.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A practical mind.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work at heights.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED.
• 5 years of mechanical and electrical experience as a maintenance technician or in a similar role.
• Trade or vocational school graduation preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Strong computer skills.
• Physical dexterity.
• Good mechanical and electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Forklift mechanical knowledge a plus.