Janitorial Equipment Technician

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 Summary:    

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing janitorial warehouse equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. This role focuses on industrial cleaning machines and related warehouse equipment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities    

• Repairs vacuums, wet/dry vacuum machines, auto- scrubbers, and low-speed floor machines/buffers. 

• Coordinates daily activities of workers engaged in receiving, shipping, loading, unloading, transporting, materials handling, order filling, and maintaining stock in a warehouse.    

• Reviews shipping equipment and products to office throughout the country, and other areas.    

• Oversees equipment in the warehouse, Maintain inventory records, and distribution of materials.    

• Proficient in using hand tools and examines parts of defects.    

Qualifications    

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or vocational training preferred.    

• 2 years of maintenance experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial environment preferred.    

• Clean driving record-No tickets, accidents within 3 years    

• Proficient in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office.    

** EXPERIENCE REQUIRED***

Skills and Competencies    

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills    

• Attention to detail    

• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks    

• Effective communication and teamwork skills    

• Time management and organizational skills    

Physical Requirements    

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.    

• Ability to work in varying warehouse conditions, including temperature changes, noise, and heights.    

• Manual dexterity required for tools and repair work.    

Schedule and Availability    

• May require flexible scheduling, including weekends, or on-call availability, depending on operational needs. May have to drive out- town to retrieve or deliver equipment.    

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Additional Information / Benefits

HES Facilities Management is an equal opportunity employer. HES Facilities Management does not discriminate in employment with regard to 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.

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