General Maintenance Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role: General Maintenance Technician

Location: Lexington NC

Position Status: Contract to Hire

Pay Rate: $30/hr. on W2

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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 the inspection/evaluation of operating characteristics such as speeds, pressures, vacuum, or vibration; and features such as wear, replacement of expendables (i.e. belts, hoses, fluids, filters, etc.).
• Performs 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, replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Dock equipment (Overhead doors, dock levelers, dock locks and seals)
• Building/parking lot lighting, photoelectric eyes, emergency lights/exit lights, 120 VAC outlets for exterior, and building lighting.
• Repairs systems and apparatus mentioned above, could also include tasks like rebuilding of pumps, steam traps, valves, electrical, pneumatic solenoid devices. May paint walls, fix leaks and stoppages in plumbing, repair or replace sinks, piping, valves or drains. May maintain electrical controls, lighting, and electrical distribution systems, etc.

Performs administrative task such as parts ordering, PO# creation, vendor management, attend job meetings/project meetings, etc.

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

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

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

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

Qualifications

Education

(HS Diploma, Under/Graduate Degree, etc.)

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

Business Experience

(Prior work-related experience)

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

Licenses/Certifications

Valid driver’s license (prefer valid OSHA 10 or OSHA 30)

Language Skills

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or graphic form. Key elements include the ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must have a working knowledge of MS WORD, be able to send/receive emails and be able to manage an email box. Must be able to operate the work order system and maintenance specific software such 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 requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to use hand and small power tools

Able to disassemble/reassemble basic fixtures and equipment

Able to demonstrate basic plumbing and carpentry skills

Ability to perform basic mechanical repairs to buildings and equipment

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 the initiative to productively manage unexpected downtime, remaining productive while contributing to 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.