Building Maintenance Technician

JOB TITLE: Building Maintenance Technician

REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager

OVERVIEW OF ROLE: Have the ability and knowledge to complete all aspects of freight dock, building and warehouse related repairs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform the necessary repairs and maintenance to all Ward buildings at the Altoona, PA location.
• Qualified to perform basic repairs in electrical & lighting systems, carpentry, welding, plumbing, heating and air conditioning.
• Capable of completing interior and exterior building and dock repairs
• Knowledge and ability to direct work of Contractors, Vendors and Suppliers, (Quotes, Bids, etc.) and other Ward employees, as needed
• Knowledge and ability to operate equipment related to job requirements
• Complete all paperwork and records in an accurate and timely manner.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 3 years technical experience in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and welding preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License, with acceptable driving record
• Must meet Federal requirements of being 19 years or age or older
• Maintain superior customer relations
• Be involved and committed to continuous improvement
• Be willing to train and give aid to fellow employees.
• Work in an efficient manner
• Receive constructive criticism and praise in a business-like fashion and maintain a positive attitude.
• Understanding of proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Understanding and adherence to applicable regulations, including OSHA and EPA.
• Ability to accurately read gauges and dials and accomplish specialized detail work required.

• Maintain an adequate supply of personally owned hands tools to accomplish work.
• Must be willing to participate in training classes given by or requested by the company.
• Must be willing to work in different departments, including shift changes and days of the week to keep the company operating in an efficient manner.

Travel:

• Minimal travel is required, all at the direction of the Facilities Manager.

Environment:

May spend 90% of time exposed to heat, cold, dust, etc. May work with and be exposed to hazardous materials.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands for this position are "Heavy", as defined by the Dictionary of Occupational Titles: Exerting 50 to 100 lb of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 lb of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 lb of force constantly to move objects, physical demand requirements are in excess of those for medium work.
• Specific physical demands include, but are not limited to:

• Carrying: Occasional, up to 56 lbs., up to 25 feet

• Pushing: Occasional, up to 100 lbs., up to 150 feet

• Pulling: Occasional, up to 100 lbs., up to 150 feet

- Lifting - Floor to Knee, Knee to Waist, Waist to Shoulder: Occasional, up to 100 lbs.

• Lifting – Shoulder and Above: Occasional, up to 56 lbs.

• Balancing, Climbing, Crouching, Kneeling, Lying down, Reaching (below shoulder), Sitting: Occasional

• Stooping, Twisting, Bending, Reaching (shoulder or above), Standing: Frequent

GENERAL BENEFIT LISTING:

As a family-owned and operated business that believes in treating its employees like family. This is why we offer our full-time employees a long list of benefits.

• Direct Deposit
• On Demand Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness Program with Health Reimbursement Account
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-Provided Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• Home, Auto and Pet Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Credit Union

This job description does not necessarily represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other different tasks be performed as circumstances change.