BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

Building Maintenance.

• Ensure the accurate and timely repair of, modification of, and installation of facility infrastructure items. These items could include plumbing, carpentry, masonry, sheetrock, electrical, painting and mechanical systems for the USSRC facility.
• Systematically inspect all USSRC facility infrastructure and equipment to maintain effective and efficient levels of appearance, operation and safety.
• Meet or exceed the expectations of the Building Maintenance Manager by ensuring the accurate and timely completion of maintenance requests and log tracking of tasks using the FMX system software.
• Ensure the accurate and timely set-up of temporary facilities for USSRC promotional and special events.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Level of Supervision: None

Travel Required: No

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education

HS completion or GED supplemented by a 2-year degree or 2 years of additional specialized training. 

Required Experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements

 This position has the following special requirements:

• Walking, climbing (stairs), twisting of body, and crawling under buildings, through attics, and in small spaces for long periods of time conducting inspections of buildings and to access other departments and buildings.
• Carrying, lifting equipment, and supplies up to 50lbs waist high.
• Bending, kneeling, reaching to store/retrieve supplies, inspect and repair equipment and buildings.
• Must be able to utilize various tools and equipment and inspect/repair buildings and equipment. Tools include, but are not limited to, jackhammer, floor saws, sewer machines, circular saws, shovels, etc.  Upon occasion, heavy machinery will be utilized, i.e., bobcat, backhoe, trencher, JLG. 
• Talking, hearing, and sight capabilities to manage position as well as to communicate with supervisor and fellow building maintenance team members.
• This position involves working outside in all temperatures and conditions as well as in a climate-controlled building that is subject to noisy, dusty conditions.
• This position deals with employees and service providers who interact with assigned areas of responsibility. This position is subject to the occupational hazards that are involved in working with building trade equipment.

Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 4 years of experience in facilities and equipment maintenance, including experience in either electrical or refrigeration work OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to use the tools, equipment, and materials of the building trade.
• Must be familiar with standard practices, methods, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the building trade.

Environmental Factors

Expected Hours of Work

Monday – Friday normal business hours as determined by the Manager of Facilities

Additional on-call support is required once position training is complete.

DISCLAIMERS

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Duties and Responsibilities May Change with or Without Notice

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.