The General Trades Technician will provide general maintenance to facilities and building maintenance. As Maintenance Technician, you will be a valuable member of the maintenance team. Responsible for checking, troubleshooting, and making routine repairs in the following areas: electrical, air conditioning, water heaters, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and other building maintenance areas. Work can include work in tight spaces depending on the maintenance requirement.
Essential Job Functions
· Performs general maintenance and repair work on facilities and equipment.
· Respond to service requests to include but not limited to electrical, furnaces, lighting, HVAC systems, appliances, water heaters, disposals, general plumbing & fixtures, carpentry, painting, roofing tasks, and other required maintenance items, may be required.
· Performs routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines operate smoothly, efficiently, and physical conditions of the buildings do not deteriorate.
· Follow and adhere to an established preventive maintenance program for all heating and ventilation systems and perform the required maintenance including replacement of filters, etc.
· Assist in emergency maintenance as required including sewage back-ups, water main and/or lateral breaks (dig to expose line, repair, and replace soil as needed), fires, other types of water leaks, appliance repairs, and etc.).
· Assembles, installs and/or repairs wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
· Checks blueprints, repair manuals and parts catalogs.
· Installs, maintains, evaluates, and repairs any components of the facility’s systems.
· Operates plant equipment and building automation systems.
· Maintain equipment such as tools, gauges, snakes, drills, etc., in ready repair. Operates trade related tools and equipment; maintains/assists an accurate inventory of all materials and tools.
· Understand the proper use of equipment and chemicals and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
· Reads and utilizes blueprints, plans, drawings, and sketches to determine the work to be performed and resources required.
· Maintain a clean and safe workplace and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures and according to the standards or the company, OSHA requirements, and client’s needs.
· Handles hazardous materials in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
· Ensure that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner. Observes all safety practices and regulations.
· Ensures all maintenance conforms to qualify standards and designated timeliness.
· Is available for on call services as needed.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
$16 - $23 per hour