Facilities Maintenance Technician

Overview

NOW HIRING FOR a Facilities Maintenance Technician!!!

Our employees enjoy a safe and stable work environment with advancement opportunities – we promote from within!! Respect, teamwork, quality and service defines our culture!

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, to prompt repair and ongoing maintenance of the facility and production equipment including but not limited to basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and other maintenance, construction, repairs, or mechanical adjustment work functions to assure the facility is properly maintained with emphasis on health and safety. Maintain grounds and clear parking lots. Maintain and order supplies and parts as needed.

As an employee you’ll enjoy great benefits including:

• Health insurance and wellness programs

• Life and Disability insurance

• 401k with company match

• Paid vacation and holiday time

• Supportive and respectful work environment with fun employee events throughout the year

COVID-19 considerations:

To ensure the safety of our employees we provide Masks, keep Social distancing, Daily Covid Screening and Temperature checks.

Responsibilities

The essential functions of the position may include but are not limited to the following:

• Identifies and corrects building and equipment problems by performing carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and HVAC work to maintain buildings and equipment in safe condition, prevent degradation of Plant property and systems, and prevent failures that would cause reduction in service using hand, power and specialty tools.
• Repairs, modifies, constructs, fabricates, installs and maintains building structures and equipment,

• (e.g., roofs, floors, walls, ceilings, foundations, generators, HVAC equipment, compressors, plumbing fixtures and systems etc.) to provide safe conditions for employees, using various hand and power tools (e.g., roto rooter, snakes, welders, oxygen/acetylene torches, volt/ohm meters, ladders, etc.).
• Replaces or updates inoperable or old building materials and appliances (e.g., motors, belts, pumps, window glass, sinks, sewage pumps, doors, smoke alarms, cabinets, shelves, tile, light fixtures, filter systems, patios etc.) to provide a safe, comfortable working environment for employees using various tools and materials (e.g., welding equipment, ladders, power saws, hammers, drills, etc.).

• Inspects facilities, equipment (e.g., fire safety, generators, compressors, etc.); systems (e.g., electrical, plumbing, power sources, etc.); and work of vendors to determine condition of facilities, safe operation of equipment, quality and safety of work, and scheduled maintenance using hand, power and specialty tools.

• Repairs, replaces or installs plumbing systems and components (e.g., water, sewer and drain lines, valves, faucets, pumps, etc.) in buildings and structures by using appropriate materials and tools (e.g., various types of piping, fittings, valves, tanks, pipe wrenches, cutters, adhesives etc.).

• Documents work and purchase orders, travel claims, bids and material list to account for materials purchased and time spent in completing work assigned by using a computer, FAX, copy machines, and authorized forms.

• Repairs water, gas, electric or air pipes and lines in or under floors, walkways, and walls to repair leaks and breaks using cement materials and various hand, power or specialty tools.

• Orders and stocks building supplies, materials and parts (e.g., evaporative motors, belts, hardware, paints, cooler pumps, bearings, fans, tools, plumbing parts, etc.) to replace materials consumed and assure their availability for assigned projects, scheduled maintenance, and emergency responses by contacting state vendors and ordering from catalogs.

• Communicates orally and in writing to notify supervisor and user groups of conditions of building and equipment and scheduling dates for repairs using a computer and telephone.

• Removes blockages to restroom/kitchen facilities to restore the flow and drainage of wastewater and products using appropriate tools and materials (e.g., hand, electrical and sewer snakes, plunger, caustic chemicals and acids, etc.).

• Plans and schedules corrective action and preventive maintenance to repair or modify defects and maintain operating condition of facilities and equipment using a computer and appropriate forms.

• May be required to respond to 24-hour emergency calls for assigned work area to perform emergency building or equipment repairs during off-duty hours using a vehicle, telephone, hand, power and specialty tools and necessary materials.

• Performs preventive maintenance on uninterrupted power supply systems, generators, and air compressors to maintain system operation and reliability to ensure uninterrupted power and continuous air supply to critical facilities, equipment and systems using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools (e.g., hydrometer, voltmeter, amp meter, digital keypad, etc.).

• Builds, repairs, and modifies office furniture using appropriate carpentry techniques and tools and materials (e.g., wood stains, various types of filling, studs, frames, etc.) to meet standards and building codes.

• Remains current on job specific expertise through various sources (e.g., trade publications and shows, vendor communication, etc.) to keep abreast of the latest technological developments and products to improve equipment reliability.

• Assist with all new equipment installations.

• Provide assistance to all co-workers as necessary.

• Perform various duties, related but not stated, to the maintenance operation as deemed necessary by manager.

• Must be team-oriented and have your own tools.

• Ability to work independently or with a team and communicate effectively.

• Plan, lead and execute preventative maintenance (PM) according to PM schedule to minimize equipment downtime.

• Willingness to work holidays and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 5yrs experience as a facility Maintenance Technician or mechanic.

• Technical schooling strongly preferred.

• Knowledge in Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Electrical Systems.

• Computer literate i.e., Microsoft Office.

• Ability to operate shop equipment, Drill Press, Band Saw, Bench Grinder

• Assist with all reactive/repair maintenance.

• Ability to read Blueprints, Drawings, and Schematics.

• Attention to detail, flexibility, minimal supervision - self-motivated, job knowledge, productivity conscious.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
To ensure the safety of our employees we provide Masks, keep Social distancing, Daily Covid Screening and Temperature checks.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Facilities maintenance: 5 years (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location