Facilities Maintenance Technician

Summary:

Responsible for the care, maintenance, and efficient operation of facilities and equipment.  Has extensive knowledge of facility functions, electrical engineering, HVAC maintenance, electro/mechanical maintenance, repair and vehicle maintenance. May work in areas such as carpentry, construction, plumbing, electrical, loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials.

Responsibilities/Skills:

§  Makes improvements in machinery and equipment to support manufacturing methods.

§  Is responsible for current equipment records and the physical inventory, storage, and distribution of all facilities equipment.

§  Inspects and performs minor general equipment and facilities maintenance.

§  Maintains responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the facility and the transportation fleet.

§  Maintains up to date Project Status and Task Status; communicates the status weekly to the Company in a pre-designated format

§  Performs repairs and maintenance in warehouse, office facilities or machines and equipment. 

§  Using appropriate hand and power tools, performs work in one or more of the maintenance trades:  carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. 

§  Conducts routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment. 

§  Tests, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs machines and equipment. 

§  Uses blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications.

§  Installs, routes and maintains the wiring and cable systems for the entire building’s burgler, fire, computer, telephone, security and other systems.

§  Controls the heating and air conditioning systems and wiring.

§  Performs other duties as assigned.

Problem Solving and Discretion/Latitude:

§  Assignments are in task and objective oriented terms.

§  Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

§  Ensures that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

§  Administers and executes policies and procedures. Considerable knowledge of the job and specialized functions.

§  Complete and comprehensive acquaintance with and understanding of all aspects of the job and their practical application to complex problems.

§  Limited supervision.  No instructions needed on routine work, and general instructions given on new or special assignments.

Knowledge/Requirements:

§  8+ years experience in maintenance, use, and/or inventory of facilities and equipment.

§  Good communications ability, both verbal and written. 

§  Possession of a valid state driver's license.

§  Ability to interact positively with faculty and staff.

§  H.S. Diploma and completion of formal apprenticeship preferred, or combination of experience and training.

§  A common-sense approach to problem solving is required.

Physical Requirements:

Activity

Max Lbs (if app)

% of Time

Activity

% of Time

Sitting           50

Fine dexterous hand motions          50

Climbing          10

Exposure to warm and cool temperatures          90

Kneeling/crouching          10

Repetitive motions           0

Reaching/stooping          10

Wearing personal protective devices          50

Standing          90

Walking          80

Pushing/Pulling (list max lbs)

300/50

Lifting (list max lbs)

75/50