What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Maintenance Technician position at Auto-Owners Insurance Company?
A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.
Job Description
Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our Operational Services Division as a Facilities Maintenance Technician 2. This job consists of performing the functions associated with the general operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment. This is done under general supervision.
Essential Functions:
- Complete preventive and general maintenance tasks as assigned to ensure facilities and equipment perform at optimal levels and life cycle costs are minimized.
- Complete work orders as assigned by the work order software and management.
- Complete routine inspections of equipment and buildings and make repair or replacement recommendations.
- Work after-hours and weekend on-call shifts as assigned and timely respond when called.
- Clearly explain identified equipment and building issues and propose well thought out solutions.
- Coordinate and prioritize assigned work to consistently meet target dates and times.
- Attend and contribute to department and safety meetings.
- Utilize the facility management software to monitor equipment and other facility components, identify issues, and determine how to respond to identified issues.
- Maintain punctual attendance according to an assigned work schedule at a Company-approved work location.
- Determine the cause of assigned facility or equipment issues; identify and coordinate the procurement of parts, supplies, or equipment needed to resolve the issue.
- Recommend the use of outside contractors or vendors, when it is determined the task cannot be completed internally, for the installation and/or repair of equipment and facility components.
- Interpret construction and CAD drawings to effectively complete assigned tasks.
- Perform project lead tasks on assigned small to mid-size projects, which include assigning project-related tasks to team members and ensuring the project is completed timely and accurately.
- Assist with department initiatives including planning work and projects.
- Coordinate with outside contractors or vendors on the installation and/or repair of equipment and facility components.
- Assist with other duties as assigned within the department or elsewhere upon request.
Desired Skills and Experience
- High School diploma.
- Two years of related technical training is preferred.
- Ability to comprehend and follow given instructions.
- Ability to prioritize work and consistently meet assigned deadlines.
- Ability to operate hand and power tools
- Ability to use a photocopier, printer, smartphone, tablet, computer, and software used by equipment and facilities.
- Ability to identify safe and unsafe conditions and maintain a safe environment.
- Ability to work any shift and be on-call.
- Ability to lead small and mid-sized projects.
Benefits
Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.
*Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.
