General Maintenance Technician II

From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nations leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance.

Abides by all safety guidelines including OSHA regulations lock-out/tag-out etc.

Conducts shift rounds (regular checks of systems and equipment to identify issues and document systems and equipment performance).

Competently maintains troubleshoots and performs substantial equipment repairs. Works independently and as part of the facilities maintenance team to:

• Conduct inspections and evaluations of operating characteristics such as speeds pressures vacuum or vibration; and features such as wear and replacement of expendables (i.e. belts hoses fluids filters etc.).

• Perform preventative maintenance including the diagnosis of malfunctioning apparatus and/or systems such as:

  • HVAC equipment fire life safety systems plumbing and electrical systems

  • Transformers motors motor starters MCC panels MCC circuits variable frequency drives; replace damaged or broken wires and cables

  • Dock equipment (overhead doors dock levelers dock locks and seals)

  • Building and parking lot lighting photoelectric eyes emergency lights/exit lights 120-volt outlets for exterior building lighting

• Repair systems and apparatus mentioned above which may also include rebuilding pumps steam traps valves electrical and pneumatic solenoid devices; painting walls; fixing leaks and stoppages in plumbing; repairing or replacing sinks piping valves or drains; and maintaining electrical controls lighting and electrical distribution systems

Performs administrative tasks such as parts ordering PO creation vendor management and attending job or project meetings.

Documents work results in the CMMS analyzes findings and recommends updates to the PM list.

Communicates effectively with coworkers and customer staff ensuring all aspects of a work request are understood and that the customer is adequately informed about work status and expected completion dates.

May manage maintenance projects including complex equipment repair and provide guidance to Sub-Contractors of facilities services.

Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the Site Manager.

Education

High School diploma (or equivalent) required with preference given to those with some undergraduate business or trade school training.

Business Experience

Four years experience and/or training including application of mechanical electrical plumbing and carpentry skills/concepts is required. An equivalent combination of training education and manufacturing maintenance experience is acceptable.

Licenses/Certs

Valid drivers license Fork truck operators license and JLG operators license are required.

Language Skills

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or graphic form including safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence have working knowledge of MS Word send/receive emails and manage an email inbox. Must be able to operate the work order system and maintenance-specific software such as Building Automation.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and/or employees.

Technical Qualifications & Skills

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following represent the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions:

• Ability to use hand and small/large power tools.

• Able to disassemble/reassemble fixtures fans pumps HVAC equipment and other building-related equipment.

• Able to demonstrate general plumbing electrical and carpentry skills.

• Able to demonstrate an understanding of building systems and operations including HVAC plumbing electrical life safety systems and building envelope.

• Able to competently operate a forklift scissor lift and aerial lift.

• Ability to operate a personal computer cell phone and/or electronic tablet.

• Able to function with dynamic priorities adapting to changing customer expectations and completing work requests efficiently with high-quality standards. This may include taking initiative to manage unexpected downtime productively while maintaining high-quality results.

• May need to support non-customary schedules and weekend work.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by a Maintenance Technician to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the Technician is regularly required to stand for extended intervals with occasional scheduled breaks walk use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms stoop kneel crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The individual frequently is required to climb stairs and ladders. The individual must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds at higher than chest level and be able to tolerate adverse rooftop working conditions due to climate and tolerate extreme temperature changes.

Moving mechanical parts and high precarious places

Occasional exposure to:

• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Risk of electrical shock and vibration
• Moderate to high noise levels
• Outdoor weather conditions (including extreme cold extreme heat).

The following safety equipment may be required: steel toecap shoes hearing protection hardhat eye protection and hair protection.

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