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General Maintenance Technician

EMCOR Group, Inc.
Owensboro, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/10/2026
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 II completes required PM's and repairs commercial and industrial facility equipment. The technician is an excellent communicator and has exceptional follow through capabilities. This position will be crossed trained and utilize a “flow to the work” concept. The technician will exhibit an ownership attitude.

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).

Competently maintains, troubleshoots, and performs substantial equipment repairs. Works independently and as part of the facilities maintenance team to:

  • Conduct inspections and evaluations of operating characteristics such as speeds, pressures, vacuum, or vibration; and features such as wear and replacement of expendables (i.e., belts, hoses, fluids, filters, etc.).
  • Perform preventative maintenance, including the diagnosis of malfunctioning apparatus and/or systems, such as:
    • HVAC equipment, fire life safety systems, plumbing, and electrical systems
    • Transformers, motors, motor starters, MCC panels, MCC circuits, variable frequency drives; replace damaged or broken wires and cables
    • Dock equipment (overhead doors, dock levelers, dock locks, and seals)
    • Building and parking lot lighting, photoelectric eyes, emergency lights/exit lights, 120-volt outlets for exterior building lighting
  • Repair systems and apparatus mentioned above, which may also include rebuilding pumps, steam traps, valves, electrical and pneumatic solenoid devices; painting walls; fixing leaks and stoppages in plumbing; repairing or replacing sinks, piping, valves, or drains; and maintaining electrical controls, lighting, and electrical distribution systems
Performs administrative tasks such as parts ordering, PO creation, vendor management, and attending job or project meetings.

Documents work results in the CMMS, analyzes findings, and recommends updates to the PM list.

Communicates effectively with coworkers and customer staff, ensuring all aspects of a work request are understood and that the customer is adequately informed about work status and expected completion dates.

May manage maintenance projects, including complex equipment repair, and provide guidance to Sub-Contractors of facilities services.

Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the Site Manager.

Qualifications

Education

High School diploma (or equivalent) required, with preference given to those with some undergraduate business or trade school training.

Business Experience

Four years’ experience and/or training, including application of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills/concepts, is required. An equivalent combination of training, education, and manufacturing maintenance experience is acceptable.

Licenses/Certs

Valid driver’s license, Fork truck operator’s license, and JLG operator’s license are required.

Language Skills

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or graphic form, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, have working knowledge of MS Word, send/receive emails, and manage an email inbox. Must be able to operate the work order system and maintenance-specific software such as Building Automation.

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 following represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions:

  • Ability to use hand and small/large power tools.
  • Able to disassemble/reassemble fixtures, fans, pumps, HVAC equipment, and other building-related equipment.
  • Able to demonstrate general plumbing, electrical, and carpentry skills.
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of building systems and operations, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety systems, and building envelope.
  • 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 initiative to manage unexpected downtime productively while maintaining 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.

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

Notice to Prospective Employees

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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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