General Maintenance Technician-3134 (Facilities Maintenance)

Overview

HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

Job Skills / Requirements

Job Description

1. Receives electronic (cell phone), verbal or written instructions to complete work order (WO) assignments on routine or emergency basis.

2. Records start and finish time, provide comments in cell phone specific to actions at job site and in keeping with department policy.

3. Perform various plumbing repairs/installations of sinks, commodes, valves and water coolers. Replace damaged water lines, freeing of clogged drainage systems.

4. Ability to measure, cut, thread and prepare piping for replacement or new installations.

5. Ability to perform other duties such as: minor electrical repairs, minor carpentry repairs.   

6.Repair or replace electrical outlets. Change/replace lighting fixtures or tubes/bulbs.

7. Repair/replace broken electrical switches when necessary.

8. Perform minor drywall repairs, adjust door hardware and latches to perform properly.

9. Perform all general duties to maintain buildings in good operating condition.

10. Replace stained ceiling tiles upon repair of any leaks.

Performs Daily Routine Building (DRB)inspecting reporting findings electronic (cell phone), verbal or written instructions to complete work order (WO) assignments on routine or emergency basis. Other Accountabilities:

Work with other traders within the Facilities Maintenance Department as needed to complete repairs or projects. Become familiar with property, buildings and systems. Work safely, be knowledgeable with all Department Safety Policies and attentive to all safety talks, special instructions and posted safety signs throughout the work area.

 HES is an equal opportunity employer. HES does not discriminate in employment about race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Additional Information / Benefits

Optional daily pay 

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation