Maintenance Technician I

Join U.S. Facilities, Inc. (USF), a trusted national provider of facilities management and infrastructure support services. We are getting ahead of an anticipated opening for a dependable, hands-on Maintenance Technician I to support maintenance operations at one of our locations in Columbus, GA. In this role, you will respond to work orders, troubleshoot issues, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on the facility’s mechanical equipment, fixtures, and systems, helping keep every facility safe, clean, fully operational, and welcoming for everyone who uses them. If you take pride in a job well done and enjoy seeing the results of your work every day, we want to hear from you! Applying now puts you at the front of the line to be considered as positions open. Please note that hiring and start dates depend on business needs, and submitting an application does not guarantee an offer of employment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:

• Support contract compliance for all operations and maintenance tasks assigned at the designated facilities.
• Respond to work orders, trouble calls, and hot and cold calls, and provide timely service and feedback to the customer.
• Assist technicians and facility attendants in responding to work orders as needed.
• Create and update task orders and work orders in the CMMS as assigned.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment and building systems so they operate efficiently and the physical condition of the buildings does not deteriorate.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment and related systems.
• Perform general maintenance such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical repairs to keep the building properly maintained.
• Repair building fixtures, including lights, locks, windows, doors, screens, walls, floors, gutters, and drains.
• Repair parking lots and sidewalks, including cracks and holes; paint parking lines; and maintain signs and lighting.
• Inspect subcontractor work to confirm it meets contract standards and the approved scope of work.
• Review existing documentation and help develop new process documentation so work practices and contract quality assurance requirements are met.
• Take action to prevent nonconforming work in processes and systems.
• Promote a positive culture of safety by applying proper safety practices and following procedures while performing maintenance tasks.
• Additional or different duties may be assigned as necessary to meet evolving business needs and operational requirements.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Hands-on plumbing experience required.
• Two to three (2–3) years of QA/QC experience preferred.
• Journeyman electrician certification or HVAC certification preferred.
• Experience in operations and maintenance in an industrial, large commercial, or logistics distribution environment preferred.
• Good standing with the applicable state licensing board.
• Understanding of mechanical maintenance concepts.
• Knowledge of drywall, patching, and painting; electronic door locking mechanisms; facility mechanical systems such as heating and ventilation, plumbing, and conveyors; and machinery and equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, supply and exhaust fans, power transmission components, cranes, and hoists is a plus.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work with little or no direction at times.
• Strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills, with a friendly, cooperative, team-player attitude.
• Ability to handle the demands of the job and work environment while maintaining acceptable performance and interacting with clients in a professional, friendly manner, even during stressful periods.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Flexibility to work overtime, various shifts, weekends, holidays, and alternative work schedules as needed.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment substance abuse test and obtain a security access badge at the client’s location.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to walk extensively throughout facilities during the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach, stretch, and climb stairs, stepladders, extension ladders, and roof ladders as needed.
• Ability to perform repetitive wrist movements and distinguish colors used in wire color-coding.
• Ability to read documents and computer screens and to operate a computer keyboard and office equipment to access databases, send and receive messages, and prepare documents.
• Ability to communicate by telephone and in one-on-one or group discussions, meetings, and presentations.
• Ability to wear composite-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other personal protective equipment as needed.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed inside the facility and outdoors on the surrounding grounds, parking lots, and sidewalks. The role may involve attending meetings throughout the site and traveling to other U.S. Facilities, Inc., customer, and/or vendor locations in the area, as well as some air travel to more distant locations.

WHY JOIN USF?

• Competitive pay
• Healthcare benefits for you and your family
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Learning and development opportunities, with a “promote from within” philosophy whenever possible
• The chance to make a visible difference every day in the facilities we support
  
  

Benefits eligibility may vary based on position, location, and length of service.

This posting summarizes the general nature and level of work for this position and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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