Maintenance Technician - Facilities (1st Shift)

Overview

Summary:

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing repairs to electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, ordering supplies and parts, and maintaining the overall appearance of Mobis Alabama facilities both inside and outside.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Primary role is to identify and correct building and equipment problems by performing electrical inspections and repairs to maintain buildings and equipment in safe condition, prevent degradation of MOBIS property and systems, and prevent failures that would cause reduction in service using hand, power and specialty tools. Responsible for maintaining the overall appearance of the facilities both inside and outside.
• Repairs, modifies, constructs, fabricates, installs and maintains building structures and equipment, (e.g. roofs, floors, walls, ceilings, foundations, generators, HVAC equipment, compressors, etc.) to provide safe conditions for employees, using various hand and power tools (e.g. drills, saws, electrical and light meters, grinders, etc.).
• Replaces or updates inoperable or old building materials and appliances (e.g. motors, belts, pumps, sinks, doors, fire alarm devises, cabinets, shelves, tile, light fixtures, filter systems, patios etc.) to provide a safe, comfortable working environment for employees using various tools and materials (e.g. ladders, power saws, hammers, drills, etc.).
• Inspects facilities equipment (e.g. fire safety devices and equipment, building lighting, generators, compressors, etc.); systems (e.g. electrical, plumbing, power sources, etc.); and work with vendors to determine condition of facilities, safe operation of equipment, quality and safety of work, and scheduled maintenance using hand, power and specialty tools.
• Repairs, replaces or installs plumbing systems and components (e.g. water, sewer and drain lines, valves, faucets, etc.) in all MOBIS building and structures by using appropriate materials and tools (e.g. various types of piping, fittings, valves, tanks, pipe wrenches, cutters, adhesives etc.).
• Repairs water, gas, electric, associated pipe in or under floors, underground, walkways, and walls to repair leaks and breaks using the proper materials and various hand, power or specialty tools.
• Removes, relocates, repairs, installs and tests electrical equipment (e.g. switches, conduit, wiring, receptacles, lights, circuits, etc.) to maintain electrical power in all MOBIS buildings and structures, detect shorts and defective connections, and restore operation of non-functioning equipment using various hand, power and specialty tools, computers, blueprints and materials.-
• Paints various structures and equipment (e.g. walls, floors, roofs, doors, restroom facilities, etc.) to preserve wood and metal parts from corrosion and maintain a safe, comfortable working environment using various painting equipment and related tools (e.g. sprayers, rollers, brushes, thinners, etc.).
• Removes plumbing blockages to restroom and break room areas to restore the flow and drainage of waste water and products using appropriate tools and materials (e.g. hand, electrical and drain snakes, plungers, caustic chemicals and acids, etc.).
• Installs, patches, sands and paints sheetrock and drywall to cover, repair or create various finishes on framed, existing, or damaged walls using various hand, power and specialty tools and materials (e.g. taping knife, joint compound, levels, etc.).
• Replaces and repairs ceiling tiles
• Installs signage on buildings and fences to identify buildings and direct traffic using various hand, power and specialty tools
• Installs, repairs or replaces appliances (e.g. refrigerators, microwaves, ice machines, etc.) to maintain a safe, comfortable working environment for employees using various hand, power and specialty tools
• Adjusts and calibrates thermostats, pneumatic controls, HVAC and electric energy management systems to maintain a comfortable temperature for employees and proper equipment operation.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma
• Requires seven (7) years electrical experience in an industrial environment or five (5) years of residential electrical experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in an additional building maintenance field (e.g. HVAC, carpentry, painting, plumbing, etc.),

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of preventive maintenance techniques and tools
• Knowledge of State of Alabama building codes and procedures
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
• Proficiency with hand and power tools
• Problem solving and Analytical skills
• Ability to work in a highly physical outdoor environment, regardless of weather conditions

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:  Forklift Operator License  

Working Conditions

• 30% office, 30% production floor, 40% outdoors
• Ascending/descending ladders and stairs
• Use of hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment
• Frequent standing and walking
• Overtime as needed