Maintenance Technician

Larson Steel Products is hiring a Maintenance Technician at our Bedford Park location.

Summary:

The Maintenance Technician (MT)maintains and oversees the buildings, grounds, and equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations. The (MT) purpose is to manage the facilities to ensure the effective usage of the facilities in a safe, healthy, and welcoming atmosphere for staff and the public. Areas of responsibility include all the buildings and grounds, leases, indoor/outdoor, vehicles and public areas during events. The (MT) reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a buildings and grounds maintenance program using schedules of periodic comprehensive inspections and work orders
• Facilitate the planning, coordinating, budgeting, implementing, and directing the maintenance, repairs, remodeling, renovating and new construction projects of all buildings
• Coordinate a process of deciding whether the work will be completed by company staff and/or sub-contractors
• Obtain the services of sub-contractors as needed. Coordinate their work with company needs and monitor their performance
• Develops recommendations for capital outlay needs and requirements
• Determines facilities and cleaning staffing needs and requirements. Supervises, directs, and evaluates their work in maintaining the facilities
• Develops and maintains a manual of building functions and maintains a log of building repairs and maintenance
• Maintains required documentation of building functions as required
• Performs emergency and planned maintenance and repairs within capacity; responds effectively
• Manage inventory and maintenance of operational equipment, grounds equipment, power tools, cleaning supplies, cleansing agents and disinfectants
• Handles grass cutting as well as the shoveling, plowing of snow and maintenance activities of all parking lots and driveways
• Monitors and oversees all material abatement and/or air quality testing, removal, or improvement activities
• Knowledge to maintain and perform all maintenance requirements to provide a safe facility
• Knowledge of the operation of building systems, security systems, HVAC systems, refrigeration, plumbing and electrical work
• Ability to work all hours and in all-weather to provide access to the building
• Knowledge of fundamentals, concepts and processes of planning and contracting out major renovation and new construction projects
• Knowledge of Federal and state codes, regulations, laws and guidelines for health, safety building and construction requirements.
• Ability to transport self among buildings and events
• Knowledge of procurement techniques, e.g., bid work, preparing project specifications, pricing, and ordering
• Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with a wide variety of constituents including teens, parents, health and human service professionals, community leaders, teachers, and school leaders
• Ability to manage and balance multiple projects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate degree, two-year college, or technical training in facility management, HVAC or related area preferred
• Certifications in FMP (Facility Management Professional) or specialized trade licenses (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) strongly preferred.
• At least five years of related work experience in facility management, repair and grounds required
• At least two years of lead/supervisory experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working effectively with construction managers, engineers and contractors in all phases of construction or remodeling projects
• Experience with cost estimation of remodeling and facilities improvement projects
• Experience designing and implementing preventative maintenance programs
• Must pass Fit Test