Base Building Technician III - Campbellsville, KY

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Description

About Maintenance at Amazon:

Operations is at the heart of Amazon's business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. Reliability Maintenance & Engineering (RME) are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it all happen. We drive continuous improvement, and maintain all of the Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. Come join us, on our journey!

If you do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications outlined in this job description, we still encourage you to apply. We understand that skills and competencies can be gained in many ways and we are primarily interested in a demonstrated commitment to the work and the potential to grow. Experience comes in many forms and passion goes a long way. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying.

About The Role

The Building Technician III supports operation, inspection, and maintenance processes to mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems in assigned facilities. Performs inspections and repairs to assigned property interior and exterior areas, including walls and flooring, installed fixtures, roofing systems, lighting, etc. The Building Technician III also ensures critical infrastructure such as HVAC and fire suppression systems are maintained.

What Do We Offer?

Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. But wait, there's more: we don't wear suits and ties! Come as you are because jeans, t-shirts, sneakers and sometimes a neon safety vest will be your daily outfit.

Key job responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Supervises and directs contractors and monitors performance of their assigned responsibilities.
• Performs and/or directs the performance of all maintenance service requests, insuring that work performed in these areas is accomplished efficiently with a minimum amount of disruption and inconvenience.
• Manages contractors, including selection, scheduling and job assignments, appraisals and recognition.
• Maintain lighting system bulbs and ballasts
• Assist the operations team in the maintenance and repair of building and equipment
• General interior maintenance - hang pictures, repair office furniture systems, minor plumbing
• Completes special tasks that include but are not limited to; painting, locksmith work, tenant services requests, and general maintenance as assigned.
• Moves office furniture, machinery, equipment and other materials as requested
• Perform assigned facility inspections and due diligence efforts, reporting on as found conditions impacting satisfactory client occupancy and operations.
• Maintain and operate HVAC and building management system, evaluate and improve chronic comfort issues
• Inspect, maintain, and document work done to life-safety equipment such as fire suppression.
• Ensure compliance with both regulatory and industry best-practices for volatile infrastructure such as pressure vessels, electrical infrastructure with greater than 40 calories of incident energy, etc.
• Respond effectively to all emergencies.
• Comply with all safety procedures, maintaining good housekeeping and safety of work areas. Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them
• Complies with all policies for the safe storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Participate in ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and maintain compliance to State, County, or City Ordinances, Codes, or Laws.
• Documents work performance and materials procurement as directed, using work order system
• Must have ability to lift up to 49 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation, and use ladders up to 30 feet.
• A valid state driver's license and pass MVR check
• Other assigned operational tasks as may be typically expected of the Building Technician III role
  
  

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Campbellsville, KY, USA

Basic Qualifications

• 1 years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
• High school or equivalent diploma
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an applicable technical training program
• 3 years of applicable working experience in general building repair and maintenance, basic plumbing, and basic electrical
• 2 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a large scale utility plant including boilers, reverse osmosis units, chillers, cooling towers, diesel generators and electrical power distribution
• Possess mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Experience working with established GMP procedures in the operation and maintenance of utility equipment
• Successful candidate must be self-motivated who can work independently or on a team
• Ability to seek outside resources as needed
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas through verbal and written form
  
  

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.