Maintenance Tech

Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Director

Purpose of Job

• Maintain the building, equipment, and grounds in a good state of repair.

• Keep entrances, exits, and driveways accessible at all times.

• Assist various departments, as required, in maintaining the facility.

Regular Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean light fixtures and change bulbs and tubes.

• Perform minor repairs on windows, doors, switches, desks, tables, plugs, equipment, appliances, sinks, toilets, blinds, etc.

• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in the performance of duties.

• Prepare, paint, and decorate interior and exterior surfaces as required.

• Maintain outside grounds by removing snow, ice, debris, and weeds; sweep and clean gutters; and water and maintain sprinkler systems.

• Operate groundskeeping power equipment and maintain the exterior property.

• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.

• Maintain heating and air conditioning systems, boilers, pumps, fan units, control panels, thermostats, cooling towers, etc.

• Maintain and/or possess a working knowledge of environmental safeguards and alarm systems.

• Maintain fire alarms and fire extinguishers.

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance checks on all electrical alarm systems.

• Troubleshoot, install, and repair plumbing fixtures, piping, and related equipment.

• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.

• Perform necessary work to open clogged sewer lines.

• Monitor equipment maintenance and repair needs.

• Detect faulty operations, defective materials, and unusual situations, and report them to the appropriate supervisor.

• Contact appropriate maintenance service providers for major repairs.

• Determine required supplies and equipment.

• Prepare and set up rooms or the main lounge for meetings, parties, and other activities, and assist with clean-up afterward.

• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

• Adhere to departmental procedures and systems, including preventive maintenance, maintenance requisitions, and scheduled work.

• Monitor and adjust building controls.

• Monitor the emergency generator to ensure proper function and operation.

• Diagnose equipment problems; replace or repair parts; test equipment; and make adjustments.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Safety equipment will be required, including steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, and other required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ability to complete the physical demands of the position, including pushing, pulling, lifting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods.

• Exposure to hazards associated with the maintenance trade.

• Work both indoors and outdoors.

• Exposure to construction sites, as required.

• Overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Completion of a trade apprenticeship is preferred.

• Building trades certificate or equivalent.

• Refrigeration mechanic experience is considered an asset.

• Experience with computerized building control systems.

• First Aid certification and/or other related certifications are considered assets.

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in the operation and maintenance of buildings.
  

Hours of Work

• Hours may vary depending on the operational needs of the facility. Snow removal may be required during evenings and overnight.

• Working hours include rotating shifts and weekends.