Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Department: Facilities

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Job Status: Full time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts, weekends and holidays as needed

Remote Eligibility: Not Eligible

Positions Supervised: None

Position Description:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance, repair, and upkeep of building systems, equipment, and facilities. This role ensures the efficient operation, safety, and longevity of all physical assets through inspections, repairs, and collaborative problem solving.

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities may include the following or other duties as assigned:

• Perform a variety of hands-on maintenance and repairs, including carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, painting, and grounds maintenance.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Report faulty operations, defective materials, system failures, and major issues to the Maintenance Manager. Provide regular updates on maintenance operations.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed on equipment and machinery.
• Respond promptly to work orders and maintenance requests from staff.
• Assist with the installation and set-up of new equipment or appliances.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and local codes while following safety protocols during all maintenance activities.
• Participate in training sessions to stay updated on procedures, safety protocols, and maintenance policies.
• Perform janitorial, landscaping, or minor carpentry duties as needed.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and operational building or facility.
• Collaborate with other departments, including the warehouse, to meet maintenance and project needs.
• Install new equipment, upgrade systems, and address urgent issues promptly.
• Support the maintenance of safe working standards.
• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized repairs or services, assist with obtaining quotes.
• Foster effective communication across departments and teams.
• Perform related duties and assist others as required or assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain a professional, courteous, and approachable appearance and demeanor at all times.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To succeed in this role, candidates must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. The following qualifications are required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills with ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to read and comprehend checklists, complex instructions, memos, etc.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and proficient in Microsoft Office programs and logistic software.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication, both written and verbal.

Minimum Qualifications:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent (additional technical certifications in maintenance or related fields preferred).
• Hands on experience with equipment and systems maintenance operations, including areas such as carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and painting.
• OSHA-compliant forklift operating training and certification required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred.
• Certification in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC is a plus.

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. The overall nature of the position is extremely active requiring heavy physical exertion. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the physical ability to perform the following:

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, using hands, and lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally and 50-75 pounds regularly.
• Exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and temperature fluctuations.
• The ability to work in noisy conditions as the environment is typically noisy.
• Strong vision, including the ability to focus on close and distant objects, and the ability to use computer equipment and barcode scanners.