Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY

Directs activities of workers engaged in operating and maintaining facilities and equipment in buildings such as apartment houses or office buildings by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment. (Major repairs are performed under the supervision of licensed maintenance workers.)

· Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts

· Repairs doors, door locks and closets; installs window blinds

· Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures

· May operate a computer which controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems

· Replaces and repairs wiring as needed

· Repairs electrical equipment and control circuits; replaces faulty electrical switches

· May repair electrical locks and control panels to maintain building security

· May install computer cable

· Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required

· Assists with the renovation/remodeling of buildings; repairs plaster and drywall; paints building structures

· Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures

· Performs outside custodial duties such as snow removal as required

· May obtain estimates for supplies, repair parts; orders parts as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Thorough knowledge of the practices, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Ability to plan and supervise the work of others

Ability to understand complex oral and written directions

Mechanical aptitude

Good judgment

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasional reaching with hands and arms. Constant standing, walking. Use of hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stopping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Ability to talk and hear. Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular exposure to outside weather conditions, such as exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $22