General Maintenance Tech Full Time

Position Summary:

Assists in planning, organizing, directing and supervising assigned activities of the General Maintenance Technician functions which are necessary in maintaining the physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems, utility systems and grounds of the facility in an operative and safe working condition. Assists in administering and supervising the maintenance program to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the entire physical plant. Monitoring all applications to ensure maximum effectiveness and provides appropriate documentation of same.

Essential Functions:

• Observes and promotes safe work practices and procedures.
• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner to reflect the highest integrity of the Facility Services Department.
• Assists in maintaining HVAC controls and associated equipment to maximize efficiency levels in all environmentally controlled areas.
• Performs urgent, corrective, routine, and requisitioned repairs of minor problems with the electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems as required. Notifies lead engineer if major repairs are required.
• Performs maintenance on equipment and systems as required.
• As required, assists in maintaining electrical wiring and emergency generator systems. Inspects and tests equipment/systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance duties to all physical structures of facility and complies with all building safety codes. This is to include facility equipment and associated controls.
• Assists in replacing, installing, repairing, and testing electrical circuits, equipment, appliances, and lighting systems as required.
• Maintains routine records of all inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs performed on any equipment or system.
• Performs manual duties as requested (i.e., moving supplies or furniture, replacing light bulbs, removing trash or scrap material).
• Reads blueprints, interprets instructions, and prepares specifications.
• Ability to do work on his/her own with only normal supervision.
• Ability to work well on his/her own and to inspect facilities and equipment.
• A working knowledge of fire alarm and signal systems.
• A thorough knowledge of how to use and maintain plant tools and equipment.
• Participates in performance improvement and information management activities.
• Satisfactorily demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties outlined in this job description as well as continually demonstrates competency in performing the job duties.

Accountability:

• Reports to: System Director Facility Services
• Supervises: None

Qualifications:

• Two (2) years college or technical school; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Exceptions to these requirements may be made on a case-by-case basis.
• General Maintenance Technician has three years’ experience in this Plant Operations environment. Must be proficient in three or more POM trades (Team Lead, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, central plant operations, refrigeration, carpentry, electronics, make ready, catered living, wastewater treatment, grounds/landscaping, painting, automotive, SST, Roving Team, Master Licensed, etc.
• Must successfully pass criminal background check.
• Must complete and/or take all required health screenings and vaccines.

Required Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of the General Maintenance Technician, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; in outside weather conditions; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Strength (Lift, Carry, Push, Pull): Heavy (exerting 20-100 pounds of force occasionally, or 20 lbs. to 100 lbs. of force constantly to move objects)
• Standing/Walking: Constantly; activity exists 2/3 or more of the time
• Keyboard/Dexterity: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time
• Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes
• Seeing: Yes
• Hearing: Yes
• Color Acuity: No

Environmental Conditions:

Level: High

• High exposure to hazardous risks including potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, and chemicals. Requires occasional exposure to noise, heat and cold. Work requires some exposure to cuts and burns. Hazards will be minimized if universal safety procedures are followed. Must follow standard precautions. May be required to work weekends or flex schedules. Travel may be required. Exposed to weather conditions during travel.

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs, HSAs, and Daycare FSA.
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid holidays and vacation