Job Description
Job Description
SUMMARY
Responsible for identifying, scheduling, performing and tracking of facilities maintenance / preventive maintenance (PM) and related tasks.
The Facilities Maintenance Technician will be required to identify building equipment and components that require corrective, preventive maintenance (PM) and will then be able to develop, schedule, conduct and track maintenance/PM activities to ensure good working order of facilities are available to our employees, customers, vendors and visitors as required. Ultimately this activity extends the life of our equipment, reduces costs of operation, increases safety / efficiency, and improves equipment reliability based on manufacturer’s recommendations, best practices, repair history, trouble- shooting guides or technical references.
The above must be accomplished to ensure that appearances are maintained, equipment functions safely and properly, problems are avoided, and environmental compliance is attained.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Duties include, but are not limited to, completing work orders daily, weekly, monthly as requested, prioritizing work orders and PM’s based upon order of request received and/or critical need; ordering equipment and supplies; listing all equipment and areas planned for facility maintenance, inspecting all equipment and machines used to maintain buildings to ensure they are in working condition.
Personnel must also be able to safely use proper hand or electrical tools, handle and store paint, chemicals and industrial lubricants used on the job.
Examples of building equipment and components include, but are not limited to: gates, doorways, hallways, windows, walls, roofing, lighting, sprinkler systems, electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing. Examples of conditions that needs fixing include, but are not limited to loosened railings, cracked windows, damaged walls, exposed wires, leaky faucets, toilets, pipes or roofing, damaged fixtures, safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, eye washes, showers; dysfunctional heat or a/c, inoperable lighting, repairing broken doors or handles, small paint touch ups, installation of wall fixtures such as boards, storage, pictures. Reports items that are unable to be repaired internally for approval to contact external vendors for quotes and replacement/repairs.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
One year certificate from college or technical school or two to four years related experience or training or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and basic procedure manuals. Ability to compile routine lists, schedules, manifests and tracking; comprehend and put required training into action, and basic related writing /correspondence skills. Ability to speak effectively with vendors, coworkers, visitors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge in all aspects of basic hand tools and proper use. Is able to accurately take and record measurements with precision measuring devices. Optimizes use of technical manuals and drawings. Knowledgeable in aspects of facilities maintenance administration to include: documentation and scheduling, spare part acquisition, spare part storage,
Must be able to make calculated decisions based on known information under stressful situations and prioritize job assignments in an orderly and logical fashion. Personnel must be able to cooperate and work with people under various circumstances to meet deadlines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.