Facility Maintenance Technician

Department: Facilities

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Experience routine building and grounds maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, motor and bearing lubrication, mechanical maintenance, painting, general construction, & drywall maintenance or repairs.
• Implement preventative maintenance measures.
• Familiar with industrial air compressors systems and compressed air distribution, process water chillers and cooling towers, fire suppression and alarm systems, HVAC systems, pumps, valves, motors, & fans.
• Perform daily visual and physical inspections of the facility and its supporting equipment and contents.
• Maintain inventory of repair equipment and supplies.
• The ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift, & electric hand truck is a plus. The ability to diagnose and perform routine maintenance for electric hand trucks is a plus.
• Oversee the work from outside contractors and other service providers like plumbers & electricians.
• Assist in facility projects with EH&S & other departments as requested.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Adaptability, positive attitude, and sense of urgency to complete tasks in a professional manner.
• Able to respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocols like lock-out, tag-out (LOTO).
• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted.
• Experienced in operating a variety of tools. The ability to operate machine shop equipment like band saws, drill presses, wire feed welders, belt sanders, & end mills is a plus.
• Able to work well with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures and regulations.
• Occasionally work different or overtime hours if needed to complete a repair or project.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Experience routine building and grounds maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, motor and bearing lubrication, mechanical maintenance, painting, general construction, & drywall maintenance or repairs.
• Implement preventative maintenance measures.
• Familiar with industrial air compressors systems and compressed air distribution, process water chillers and cooling towers, fire suppression and alarm systems, HVAC systems, pumps, valves, motors, & fans.
• Perform daily visual and physical inspections of the facility and its supporting equipment and contents.
• Maintain inventory of repair equipment and supplies.
• The ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift, & electric hand truck is a plus. The ability to diagnose and perform routine maintenance for electric hand trucks is a plus.
• Oversee the work from outside contractors and other service providers like plumbers & electricians.
• Assist in facility projects with EH&S & other departments as requested.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Adaptability, positive attitude, and sense of urgency to complete tasks in a professional manner.
• Able to respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocols like lock-out, tag-out (LOTO).
• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted.
• Experienced in operating a variety of tools. The ability to operate machine shop equipment like band saws, drill presses, wire feed welders, belt sanders, & end mills is a plus.
• Able to work well with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures and regulations.
• Occasionally work different or overtime hours if needed to complete a repair or project.

KEY REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES

• Ability to communicate in English fluently.
• Skilled in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communications skills.
• Project planning and management of schedule and cost.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PLACE OF JOB IN THE ORGANISATION STRUCTURE: Reporting to Facility Manager