What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Maintenance Technician position at United Tech Recovery?
About us
United Tech Recovery buys and recycles e-waste, metals, batteries and solar panels. We're looking for a hands-on, dependable maintenance technician to keep our facility, grounds and equipment running safely and smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts safely to move material around the facility and yard.
- Do general repairs and maintenance on the building, including carpentry, drywall, doors, docks and light construction.
- Repair, improve and install electrical systems, including lighting, outlets, circuits and equipment hookups.
- Repair, improve and install plumbing, including fixtures, lines, drains and water heaters.
- Inspect, maintain and do basic repairs on forklifts and other equipment.
- Keep the facility clean, from shop and warehouse areas to restrooms and break areas.
- Take care of the grounds: mowing, removing trees and shrubs, and clearing snow and salting in winter.
- Build and keep a detailed preventive maintenance (PM) schedule for all equipment.
- Keep accurate repair and maintenance logs and records.
- Research and recommend capital investments, such as equipment, tools and building upgrades, with cost estimates and reasoning.
- Work with management and staff to make sure all equipment runs safely and meets OSHA rules.
- Handle other facility needs as they come up.
Requirements
- Experience running a forklift. You must be able to get or hold forklift certification.
- Work history in construction, electrical and plumbing.
- Able to work independently, troubleshoot problems and prioritize work.
- Organized, with good record-keeping skills.
- Able to lift 50 lbs and to stand, climb ladders, kneel and work outdoors in all weather.
- Valid driver's license, and dependable transportation to the site.
- Able to pass a background check.
Preferred
- Mechanical experience repairing and maintaining forklifts, especially LP and electric models.
- Roofing and HVAC experience.
- Experience setting up preventive maintenance programs.
- OSHA 10 or 30 training.
- Your own hand tools.
Schedule
Monday through Friday, day shift.
Pay
$20.00 an hour to start, with raises based on skills and performance.
Paid time off: 5 paid days per year.
To apply, send your resume and a short list of maintenance, construction or repair work you've done.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20