Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Performs a variety of skilled duties in one or more of the building trades, such as painting, carpentry, minor electrical, cement masonry, drywall or other recognized crafts for the purpose of maintaining, repairing or remodeling government-owned and operated buildings and facilities, to include H.V.A.C. and other mechanical systems. Technician will perform services on US ARMY Reserve sites throughout Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee.

Overnight travel is required for this position. Company vehicle will be provided.

Example of duties:
Performs preventative maintenance on all mechanical, electrical, structural, and plumbing both inside and outside of buildings. Troubleshoots and diagnoses deficiencies in equipment to provide intelligent recommendations for repair. Prepares reports in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

• Prepares and paints walls and woodwork or performs other types of refinishing; installs or repairs carpet; performs custodial duties as required.
• Assists as directed in the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems, such as plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, automatic temperature control, electrical, operate riding mower or other similar equipment as needed.
• May recommend purchases, cost savings measures, and assists with the development of the budget; may be responsible for inventory control.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, or oral instructions.
• Repairs counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, and trim; uses carpenter's hand tools and power tools.
• Installs glass in windows, doors, and partitions; replaces damaged ceiling tile, floor tile, and sheet plastic wall coverings.
• May hire, train and supervise temporary employees and volunteers; may schedule the workloads of custodial staff and perform custodial duties when required; may oversee contracted janitorial services.
• May be responsible for maintaining equipment warranties and maintenance agreements for machinery and equipment within the center.
• May perform weekly safety checks throughout the facility to ensure a safe and clean environment for the patrons of the facility and to eliminate all hazards.

Company sponsored benefits include an ESOP, vacation, sick pay, holidays, 401(k) plan, health, dental, vision, life, and long term disability insurance.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from high school, at least three to five years' experience in the maintenance field, proficient computer skills, and relevant military experience may be considered equivalent to industry-specific experience.

Special requirements include a valid state driver's license, passing a background check, skill in the operation of a variety of hand tools and equipment, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and computer literacy in Microsoft Office products.

Physical requirements include frequent reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, and lifting more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment is primarily in a maintenance setting with occasional loud noise.