Facilities Maintenance Technician (1st shift)

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.

About LPSD

We design and manufacture Cat C27 CCand C280 platforms; Perkins 4000 series and 5000 series platforms and MWM gas engine platforms drivetrains and engine system components.

Through our global organization we design and manufacture the most comprehensive lineup of large diesel and natural gas engines in the industry as well as engine components and powertrains. The large engine product portfolio includes Cat Perkins and MWM branded include Cat machines electric power generation marine oil & gas industrial and locomotive.

Role Definition:

The Facilities Technician supports all aspects of facilities maintenance for buildings and grounds. This includes all auxiliary equipment to support operations for life safety systems production general building compressed air cooling towers HVAC systems lighting restrooms water systems grounds maintenance etc.

Responsibilities:

• Drive a culture of safety & process excellence
• Creating and assisting Facilities Engineering in execution of PM plans and PM workorders.
• Maintaining building equipment when necessary with PM and Corrective maintenance work.
• Use of CMMS for capturing workorders and critical data for building related assets and management.
• Make daily rounds of building premises for PM checks and PM maintenance and support functions for all building related needs and activities.
• Working knowledge of compressors fire suppression emergency systems lighting alarm systems hvac security badge systems turnstiles fencing gates dock doors landscaping etc
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical with understanding of switchgear up to 600V
• Skid steer operation and light equipment preferred
• Coordinate with vendors or contractors for specialized repairs or installations.

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of supplies necessary for maintenance tasks.
• Assist in planning and executing facility improvement projects as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities including work orders equipment manuals and inventory.
• Repair or replace faulty equipment or components using hand and power tools.
• Utilize carpentry skills to construct repair or maintain various structures within the facility.

Requirements:

• Associates degree in Mechatronics or Engineering Technology or equivalent experience
• Problem Solving: Expert knowledge of approaches tools techniques for recognizing anticipating and resolving building and equipment issues associated with facilities.
• Facilities Preventive Maintenance: Extensive knowledge of building equipment and its functioning; ability to conduct Preventive Maintenance at scheduled intervals to determine equipments corrective actions and avoid untimely breakdowns.
• Understanding and Application of Tools - Ability to utilize various types of tools and equipment to aid in repair and troubleshooting to resolve facilities problems: voltmeters hand tools diagnostics pressure measurement devices etc.
• Computer Skills Has knowledge and can apply knowledge for Microsoft business communication tools Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint.
• Communication Skills Ability to communicate with multiple levels within an industrial environment using written and verbal communication.
• Print Reading Ability to understand electrical schematics and building drawings.

Top Candidates preferred certifications:

• HVAC certification (plus)
• EPA license for HVAC work (plus)

Additional Information:

• Shift Hours are Monday - Friday 7 AM 3:30 PM may need to flex hours to support off-shift.
• Overtime may be requested on an as needed basis for emergencies or special project support.
• This is an on-site position in Hodges SC.
• This position will pay $27-31 per hour depending on experience and education.
• Please frequently check the email associated with your application including the junk/spam folder as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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