What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance worker position at Wade Linen Service?
Maintenance Technicians may oversee multiple grounds or spend their time dedicated to a single facility. They work flexible hours responding to emergencies as necessary and completing scheduled maintenance when convenient for the building owner.
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 be required to perform a wide range of repair tasks around a facility. Some other tasks a Maintenance Technician may be called upon to do include:
Keeping a schedule of routine repairs, inspection sheets and supply needs.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment to prevent equipment from going down i.e. inspect wiring (prevent shortages etc.), repair pipes, troubleshoot equipment, replace light bulbs, and install new equipment.
They document temperature information on boilers and other temperature control systems to ensure safety and identify discrepancies that could indicate a machinery problem.
Shop for materials and track receipts for reimbursement to make timely repairs. Maintenance Technicians
Performing routine facility maintenance around the building addressing/fixing structural damage or disrepair to windows, doors, walls, painting, sealant application, etc.
Repairing broken or leaking plumbing to avoid water damage and restore full use of water fixtures
Maintaining the building HVAC equipment in order to keep climate control in the facility functioning properly
Applying preventative measures to the building to reduce the risk of future problems, such as using a sealant on a flat roof
Fixing potential safety hazards and security risks to avoid injuries as per Health and OSHA regulations and guidelines.
Monitor and alert supervisory staff of suspicious or potentially destructive or disruptive behavior: things that may negatively affect the welfare of the company and its employees, vendors, and customers.
At the end of the day, we are all here to improve the environment and lives of our team members, customers, vendors, and ourselves.