Facilities Maintenance Technician 3

We are seeking a full-time Facilities Maintenance Technician 3 to support Garmin's Mesa Hangar and Chandler office facilities. In this role, you will be responsible for building maintenance and repairs (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building systems)

Essential Functions

• Provide aircraft ground support which includes fueling, towing and wing walking
• Maintain the appearance of Garmin aircraft
• Stage aircraft efficiently in hangars using a variety of aircraft ground support equipment
• Perform general facilities maintenance across office, manufacturing and warehouse spaces
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems, including preventative maintenance and filter changes
• Complete basic plumbing repairs such as fixing leaks, replacing fixtures, and maintaining water systems
• Diagnose and repair minor electrical issues including lighting, outlets, and circuit components
• Execute general construction tasks such as drywall repair, painting, door/hardware repair, and minor remodeling
• Conduct routine inspections of building systems to ensure safety, efficiency, and cod compliance
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency repair situations
• Capable of applying industry standards and procedures to develop, implement, and document operational processes
• Proficient use and knowledge of engineering tools
• Analyze data to determine quality trends and implement corrective actions
• Perform small projects and/or sub-projects as part of a greater project under the direction of a supervisor or mentor and able to work in conjunction with service providers
• Analyze opportunities for cost and quality improvements
• Completely execute Lock Out/Tag Out of equipment
• Provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques
• Identify process/quality improvements and offer suggestions for improvement
• Demonstrate ability to identify & fix problems within a given trade
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
• Coordinate between Planning, Purchasing, Production and Process Engineering
• Serve as a mentor to less experienced Maintenance Technicians (Maintenance Level 1)
• Cleanliness zone area requirements: This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in facilities/building maintenance (commercial or aviation environment preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing and electrical systems
• Experience performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting & repairs on building systems
• Demonstrated ability to complete general building repairs (drywall, painting, doors, hardware, minor remodeling
• Experience researching, sourcing, and managing external contractors/vendors, including coordinating work, ensuring quality standards, and overseeing project completion

• Associate's Degree in a technical related field AND a minimum of 3 years relevant experience OR a minimum of 5 years maintenance experience OR completion/certification of a qualified technical trade program AND a minimum of 4 years relevant experience
• Demonstrates knowledge of all skills from Level 2 plus the ability to oversee contractors, read blueprints/electrical drawings/schematics, troubleshoot and repair refrigeration/controls equipment and plumbing piping/pipefitting, repair Pneumatic compressors system, troubleshoot and repair pump & associated motor and controls operation
• Capable of mentoring and evaluating Maintenance Level 1 and 2
• Demonstrates good judgement in setting schedules/risk taking
• Must be able to independently determine general approach and specific solutions to technical problems
• Takes significant lead in planning/performing projects under the direction of a supervisor
• Demonstrates positive customer service to both internal and external customers
• Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and pushes/ pulls 200 pounds, climbs ladders, squats, kneels, crawls, stands an entire shift and walks long distances throughout the facility in the performance of essential functions

• Technical School Certification in Electronics, Industrial or Maintenance Technology or related facilities degree
• Aircraft fueling and towing experience
• Experience maintaining aviation fuel storage and dispensing equipment
• Refrigerant license
• Electrical Journeyman license
• 5+ years related experience
• Experience with automated assembly, testing, and conveying equipment
• Experience and knowledge of PLC programming for conveying equipment
• Ability to program frequency drive

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits