What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Maintenance Technician position at Youngstown Houses?
Overview
Join our dynamic facilities team as a General Maintenance Technician and become the backbone of our building operations! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and ensuring the smooth functioning of a wide range of building systems and equipment. Your expertise will help create a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for all occupants and visitors. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills in a fast-paced setting where proactive maintenance makes a real difference.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on HVAC systems, electrical equipment, plumbing systems, and building interior components to ensure optimal operation.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues using schematics, electrical testing tools such as ohmmeters, and electrical equipment repair techniques.
- Conduct welding, carpentry, painting (including maintenance painting and residential painting), and other hands-on repairs to facilities infrastructure.
- Maintain facility equipment including HVAC systems, plumbing fixtures, mechanical systems, and other building amenities through scheduled servicing and emergency repairs.
- Read and interpret schematics, technical manuals, and maintenance procedures to accurately diagnose problems and execute repairs efficiently.
- Use hand tools and power tools safely to complete maintenance tasks while adhering to safety protocols.
- Support leadership in managing maintenance operations by documenting work orders, completing shift reports, and maintaining accurate records of repairs performed.
- Assist with building interior maintenance projects to enhance the appearance and functionality of the facility.
- Provide excellent customer service by responding promptly to maintenance requests from staff or tenants and communicating clearly about repair status.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in facilities maintenance or related field with a strong mechanical knowledge base.
- Skilled in electrical work including troubleshooting electrical issues with schematics, electrical equipment repair, and using testing tools like ohmmeters.
- Hands-on experience with plumbing system maintenance and repair as well as HVAC system repair or servicing.
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, carpentry tools, and maintenance painting techniques.
- Ability to read technical schematics and mechanical diagrams accurately.
- Knowledge of facilities equipment maintenance including building interior systems and MRO (maintenance, repair & operations) procedures.
- Strong communication skills in English for effective team collaboration and customer interaction.
- Leadership qualities with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Join us as a General Maintenance Technician where your skills will keep our facilities running smoothly! We value proactive problem-solvers who thrive in energetic environments—your expertise will be vital in creating safe spaces that support our community’s needs every day!
Pay: $16.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $23