What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Maintenance Technician I position at EMCOR Facilities Services?
From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios, we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed, site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance.
Job Summary
In a safe, efficient, and professional manner the Maintenance Technician I completes required PM's and repairs on commercial and industrial facility equipment. The technician is an excellent communicator and has exceptional follow-through capabilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Abides by all safety guidelines including OSHA regulations, lock-out/tag-out, etc.
Conducts “shift rounds” (regular checks of systems and equipment to identify issues, and document systems and equipment performance).
Maintains, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs on equipment. At times, working with guidance of more experienced techs. For example:
Communicates effectively with coworkers and customer staff; assuring that all aspects of a work request are understood. This includes ensuring the customer is adequately informed about work status and expected completion dates.
Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the Site Manager
Qualifications
Education
(HS Diploma, Under/Graduate Degree, etc.)
High School diploma (or equivalent) required, preference given to those with some undergraduate trade or business school training.
Business Experience
(prior years' work/related experience)
Some experience using hand tools, working in roles that require physical labor including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry concepts is referred to.
Licenses/Certifications
Must possess a valid driver's license
Language Skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or graphic form. Key elements include the ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to send/receive emails and be able to manage an email box. Must be able to operate the work order system.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and/or employees
Technical Qualifications & Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.
Ability to use hand and small power tools
Able to disassemble/reassemble basic fixtures and equipment
Able to demonstrate basic plumbing and carpentry skills
Ability to perform basic mechanical repairs to buildings and equipment
Able to competently operate a forklift, scissor lift, and aerial lift
Ability to operate a personal computer, cell phone; and/or electronic tablet
Able to function with dynamic priorities, adapting to changing customer expectations and completing work requests efficiently with high quality standards. This may include taking the initiative to productively manage unexpected downtime, remaining productive while contributing to high quality results.
May need to support non-customary schedules and weekend work
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by a Maintenance Technician 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 Technician is regularly required to stand for extended intervals with occasional scheduled breaks, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The individual frequently is required to climb stairs and ladders. The individual must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds, at higher than chest level and be able to tolerate adverse rooftop working conditions due to climate and tolerate extreme temperature changes.
Work Environment
Moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places
Occasional Exposure To
Equal Opportunity Employer
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Affirmative Action Policy
Please review our Affirmative Action Policy .
Notice to Prospective Employees
Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.
EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.
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Job Summary
In a safe, efficient, and professional manner the Maintenance Technician I completes required PM's and repairs on commercial and industrial facility equipment. The technician is an excellent communicator and has exceptional follow-through capabilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Abides by all safety guidelines including OSHA regulations, lock-out/tag-out, etc.
Conducts “shift rounds” (regular checks of systems and equipment to identify issues, and document systems and equipment performance).
Maintains, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs on equipment. At times, working with guidance of more experienced techs. For example:
- Inspection/evaluation may include measurement of operating characteristics such as speeds, pressures, vacuum, or vibration; and features such as wear, replacement of expendables (i.e. belts, hoses, fluids, filters, etc.).
- Preventative maintenance may include tasks such as filter changes, condenser cleaning, oil changes, machinery lubing and greasing.
- Repairs could include tasks like routine cleaning/patching/painting buildings, basic repairs to equipment including small plumbing and simple electrical repairs; might include addressing client concerns with lighting, etc.
Communicates effectively with coworkers and customer staff; assuring that all aspects of a work request are understood. This includes ensuring the customer is adequately informed about work status and expected completion dates.
Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the Site Manager
Qualifications
Education
(HS Diploma, Under/Graduate Degree, etc.)
High School diploma (or equivalent) required, preference given to those with some undergraduate trade or business school training.
Business Experience
(prior years' work/related experience)
Some experience using hand tools, working in roles that require physical labor including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry concepts is referred to.
Licenses/Certifications
Must possess a valid driver's license
Language Skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or graphic form. Key elements include the ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to send/receive emails and be able to manage an email box. Must be able to operate the work order system.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and/or employees
Technical Qualifications & Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.
Ability to use hand and small power tools
Able to disassemble/reassemble basic fixtures and equipment
Able to demonstrate basic plumbing and carpentry skills
Ability to perform basic mechanical repairs to buildings and equipment
Able to competently operate a forklift, scissor lift, and aerial lift
Ability to operate a personal computer, cell phone; and/or electronic tablet
Able to function with dynamic priorities, adapting to changing customer expectations and completing work requests efficiently with high quality standards. This may include taking the initiative to productively manage unexpected downtime, remaining productive while contributing to high quality results.
May need to support non-customary schedules and weekend work
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by a Maintenance Technician 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 Technician is regularly required to stand for extended intervals with occasional scheduled breaks, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The individual frequently is required to climb stairs and ladders. The individual must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds, at higher than chest level and be able to tolerate adverse rooftop working conditions due to climate and tolerate extreme temperature changes.
Work Environment
Moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places
Occasional Exposure To
- Fumes or airborne particles
- Toxic or caustic chemicals
- Risk of electrical shock and vibration
- Moderate to high noise levels
- Outdoor weather conditions (including extreme cold, extreme heat).
Equal Opportunity Employer
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Affirmative Action Policy
Please review our Affirmative Action Policy .
Notice to Prospective Employees
Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.
EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.
Geographic Disclosure
#EFS