Maintenance Technician

Larson Steel Products is hiring a Maintenance Technician at our Bedford Park location. Summary:The Maintenance Technician (MT)maintains and oversees the buildings, grounds, and equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations. The (MT) purpose is to manage the facilities to ensure the effective usage of the facilities in a safe, healthy, and welcoming atmosphere for staff and the public. Areas of responsibility include all the buildings and grounds, leases, indoor/outdoor, vehicles and public areas during events. The (MT) reports directly to the Operations Manager.Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain a buildings and grounds maintenance program using schedules of periodic comprehensive inspections and work ordersFacilitate the planning, coordinating, budgeting, implementing, and directing the maintenance, repairs, remodeling, renovating and new construction projects of all buildingsCoordinate a process of deciding whether the work will be completed by company staff and/or sub-contractorsObtain the services of sub-contractors as needed. Coordinate their work with company needs and monitor their performanceDevelops recommendations for capital outlay needs and requirementsDetermines facilities and cleaning staffing needs and requirements. Supervises, directs, and evaluates their work in maintaining the facilitiesDevelops and maintains a manual of building functions and maintains a log of building repairs and maintenanceMaintains required documentation of building functions as requiredPerforms emergency and planned maintenance and repairs within capacity; responds effectivelyManage inventory and maintenance of operational equipment, grounds equipment, power tools, cleaning supplies, cleansing agents and disinfectantsHandles grass cutting as well as the shoveling, plowing of snow and maintenance activities of all parking lots and drivewaysMonitors and oversees all material abatement and/or air quality testing, removal, or improvement activitiesKnowledge to maintain and perform all maintenance requirements to provide a safe facilityKnowledge of the operation of building systems, security systems, HVAC systems, refrigeration, plumbing and electrical workAbility to work all hours and in all-weather to provide access to the buildingKnowledge of fundamentals, concepts and processes of planning and contracting out major renovation and new construction projectsKnowledge of Federal and state codes, regulations, laws and guidelines for health, safety building and construction requirements.Ability to transport self among buildings and eventsKnowledge of procurement techniques, e.g., bid work, preparing project specifications, pricing, and orderingAbility to effectively communicate and build relationships with a wide variety of constituents including teens, parents, health and human service professionals, community leaders, teachers, and school leadersAbility to manage and balance multiple projectsOther duties as assignedQualifications:Associate degree, two-year college, or technical training in facility management, HVAC or related area preferredCertifications in FMP (Facility Management Professional) or specialized trade licenses (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) strongly preferred.At least five years of related work experience in facility management, repair and grounds requiredAt least two years of lead/supervisory experienceValid Driver's LicenseExcellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skillsExperience working effectively with construction managers, engineers and contractors in all phases of construction or remodeling projectsExperience with cost estimation of remodeling and facilities improvement projectsExperience designing and implementing preventative maintenance programsMust pass Fit Test