Senior Technician- Building Maintenance UnitsPowered Platforms (56389)

Applied Technical Services LLC (ATS or the Company) is a leading provider of critical testing inspection certification and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing power generation aerospace medical and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2300 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

We are seeking a Senior Technician specializing in Building Maintenance Units (BMUs)/Powered Platforms to join our Consulting and Design team. You will perform inspections and conduct necessary maintenance and repairs of BMUs on commercial buildings. Leveraging your expertise you will train other technicians as needed. You will serve as a technical advisor and lead the team in best practices as well as assist with inspection scheduling. You will generate quality technical reports and maintain accurate records as required. The ideal candidate has a strong electromechanical and safety background. You are knowledgeable in codes and standards for powered platform systems and permanent installations. You must be comfortable working at heights and can balance physical labor with office and technical work.

This position is planned for Grand Rapids MN. However we will consider other professionally qualified candidates residing in other locations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections repairs and installations on commercial buildings including flat roofs office towers and skyscrapers.
• Lead advise and train a team of technicians.
• Assure timely scheduling of inspections repairs and delivery of reports.
• Write detailed inspection and repair reports and review team reports for quality.
• Coordinate necessary activities with project managers billing and administrative staff.
• Safely climb ladders access building roofs and work at heights.
• Operate hand tools (wrench drills etc.) to perform repairs and installations.
• Provide professional timely communication with project managers and clients.
• Work both independently and as part of a small field team to complete jobs on schedule.
• Travel to regional and national inspection assignments. Requires frequent and overnight travel.
• Follow all OSHA industry and company safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• 10 years of BMU/Power Platform experience required
• Knowledge of pertinent codes and industry standards.
• Safety knowledge (OSHA standards) is required.
• Ability to work in both office and field settings. (approx. 70% field and 30% office with fluctuations).
• Basic computer skills (Word Excel Outlook)
• Ability to produce grammatically and technically accurate reports and communications.
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Comfortable working on commercial building roofs and climbing straight ladders. Working at heights is required.
• Ability to work outside and perform physical labor (approx. 70% field and 30% office with fluctuations).
  • Repair work is physical labor; inspections are light labor and the office setting is minorphysical labor.
• Field work in inclement weather is required.
• Familiarity with hand tools.
• Punctuality timeliness and flexibility with work hours that may exceed 8 hours shifts and may exceed 40 hour weeks
• Valid drivers license and ability to meet ATS driving record standards.
• Ability to travel for projects (primarily national).
• Must be able to pass a physical exam background check and drug screening.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance to access military bases and perform job duties.

U.S. Persons Only

A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Accordingly the company will consider only U.S. Persons for this position. A U.S. Person includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e. green card holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Applied Technical Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color creed religion national origin citizenship status ancestry sex age physical or mental disability unrelated to ability marital status family responsibilities pregnancy genetic information sexual orientation gender expression gender identity transgender sex stereotyping order of protection status protected veteran or military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service and other categories protected by federal state or local law.

Please note we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies. Resumes submitted without an active agreement and prior coordination with our Talent team will not be eligible for placement fees.