Maintenance Laborer - Temporary

Description

Position Summary:

Maintenance facilitates the completion of the day-to-day activities involving the maintenance of the building, facility, equipment and machinery including HVAC and the building lighting systems as well as the grounds keeping, security and overall facility appearance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine Facility maintenance (Interior and Exterior); Performs basic electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facilities maintenance activities.
• Contacts and schedules vendors and contractors for necessary building repairs and emergencies outside of scope of routine maintenance.
• Performs preventative maintenance (PM) activities per schedule; maintains documentation of PM activity/results.
• Performs troubleshooting and repair of Production and Engineering equipment.
• Assists in maintaining calibration of testing/inspection equipment.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining facility; maintains a clean, organized work environment.
• Supports process and equipment continuous improvement activities.
• Works in a safe manner and addresses unsafe conditions.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
• Perform all duties assigned by Supervisor

Requirements

This is a temporary position for six to eight months.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office required.
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills.
• Good analytical skills and problem solving.
• Very detail-oriented, accurate and organized.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently (with limited guidance) and as part of a team.
• Confidentiality and time management.
• Operate electric table saws, drill presses, sanders, electric meters, and other various machines in the tool shop; basic machining, welding, and/or fabrication skills are a plus.
• Operate electric 40-foot-high self-operated open bucket lift for working in high areas inside and outside.
• Operate forklift and material handling equipment.
• Drive the company truck (manual transmission) to run errands for materials, tools and supplies.
• Build various wood crates for shipping and packing of products.
• Use basic hand tools and battery-operated tools.
• Maintain and repair small tools and equipment.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school or trade school diploma.
• Experience: minimum two (2) years' related experience.

Certifications preferred:

• Electrician
• Plumbing
• Forklift

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Work typically takes place in a normal factory and office environment requiring: walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, hearing, and

o Lifting - frequently lift or move items over 50 pounds

o Vision - specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

o Handling - test equipment, large/small tools, radios, parts, keyboard manipulation

o Walking/standing for long periods of time

o Able to use standard tools

o Able to climb ladders

o Talking - communicate trouble shooting problems

• Operate a PC and other maintenance equipment
• Travel between floors and office buildings may be required
• Frequently exposed to conditions such as fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise, vibration, oils, solvents, and chemicals
• Occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme outside weather conditions

BK Technologies is a provider of advanced public safety communications solutions and remains deeply rooted in the critical communications industry for military, first responders, and public safety heroes. Our four guiding principles; growth, tenacious commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and a keen focus on being customer-centric, continuously drive our efforts to be the best partner for our customers, investment for our shareholders, neighbor in our community, and to provide an empowering work environment for our employees.

BK Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, and/or protected veteran status.

The Equal Opportunity Clause of 41 CFR 60-1.4 and the affirmative action clauses of 41 CFR 60-741.4 are hereby incorporated by reference as though fully set out herein.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).