MAINTENANCE / STATIONARY TECH

WELLS: A CAREER WORTH BUILDING

Wells is one of the largest prefabricated building solution providers with locations across the central U.S., providing meaningful work in many different regions. We are a family-owned company that has celebrated 70 years of success.

At the end of the day, we are a team of creators. Our 1,300 employees across the U.S. play an important role as catalysts, constructors, and community members. They are committed to reducing risk, building confidence, and deliberately planning for partners’ success — from vision through construction and beyond.

Every day, more architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and owners specify Wells precast building components for their construction needs and with this continued success, we are looking to hire a Maintenance / Stationary Tech to join our team.

*Starting wage: $30.00 an hour or higher depending on experience*

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Operates and maintains stationary engines and mechanical equipment, compressors, generators, and steam boilers, to provide for utilities such as light, heat and power for refrigeration, air conditioning. Other responsibilities include those of general maintenance (e.g., electrical, plumbing, equipment maintenance and safety testing).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regularly starts stops and adjusts or regulates equipment as necessary to properly condition the facility.
• Observes meters and gauges, manipulates valves and machinery to keep readings within the specified requirements.
• Performs routine maintenance, lubrication, cleaning of boilers and central plant equipment daily.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain, operate, and change parameters and messages on the HVAC computer system to maintain proper comfort conditions.
• Performs preventive maintenance of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment by using established departmental procedures assuring minimized equipment failure.
• Repairs and maintains valves, showers, toilets, water heaters and other plumbing fixtures, and opens clogged drains.
• Repairs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment and appliances using appropriate tools and testing instruments.
• Performs a variety of general maintenance, repair, overhaul, and construction duties.
• Inspects and performs repairs on Life Safety components (i.e., fire/smoke wall, doors, exit corridors, exit stairs, & chute doors).
• Regularly removes water samples and applies chemical tests to determine water make-up and properly apply chemicals as needed.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures and meets all applicable codes.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED
• Two years minimum experience in maintenance, operation, and repair of building mechanical systems; including but not limited to boilers, liquid chillers, pumps, fans and air handling units, heat exchangers, and ancillary equipment.
• Knowledge with Building Automation Systems and Computerized Maintenance Management systems
• Strong communication skills: ability to read, write and speak English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Technical degree/certificate in a facility related field.
• Stationary Engineer, Boiler Operator Class A & B, CFC and/or Journeyman certification preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs, occasionally.
• Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently.
• Ability to move around for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, swing stages and man lifts at various heights frequently.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements.
• Moderate to high risk of safety precautions.
• Moderate to high exposure to production environment.
• Wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions (weather related) (plant specific)
• Ability to work outside year-round (plant specific)

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S