Facilities Maintenance Technician - Retail

Job Overview

The maintenance technician performs a variety of maintenance & property operational duties for the facilities department of a retail shopping center. Reports directly to the Facilities Director. Maintenance technician is guided by a general knowledge of building trades, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems and the use of tools and basic maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Experienced and knowledgeable in plumbing, electrical, lighting, drywall repair, stucco repair, flooring, painting, various man lifts, power tools and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of methods, practices and materials in building maintenance and renovations. Ability to work independently and troubleshoot to solve problems.
• Have working knowledge of pressure washers and landscaping equipment.
• Complete work orders as assigned by the Facilities Director
• Clean, lubricate, perform simple repairs and maintenance of HVAC equipment.
• Assist with hurricane preparation of property.
• Ability to perform monthly fire pump testing and generator testing.
• Change light bulbs, outlets, wall switches, wiring of 120/277v ballast and lighting fixture emergency ballast, Strong electrical skills a plus.
• Ensure OSHA standards are met at all times.
• Maintain a safe working environment, Report any safety concerns/issues with the Facilities Director. Ensure the proper care, maintenance and inventory of all property tools and equipment.
• Maintains logs, performs rounds, completes P.M. work orders, test, and inspections.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Facilities Director.
• Minimize liability concerns and ensure excellent appeal to the property.
• Work rotating Saturdays.
• Ability to be certified on boom lifts and scissor lifts.
• Maintain the required grooming and company uniform and ensure a professional appearance.
• Available to work special event weekends or evening events.  Valid Driver's License
• Work authorization, United States, (Required)
• Required to pass a background check.
• The above listing represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum three years of fulltime experience working within Facilities Operations and maintenance.
• Experience working in a retail shopping center.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, staff, vendors, tenants, government officials, and the public.
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills a must and strong customer service.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment varies from light to moderate.

Licenses, Certifications, Registration: No special licenses required.