General Trades Technician

Company Overview

CGL is a provider of justice facility planning, design, and program management and maintenance solutions to justice facilities and other public facilities throughout the U.S. and internationally. CGL Facility Management, LLC provides comprehensive contract facility maintenance services to commercial clients.

The General Trades Technician will provide general maintenance to facilities and building maintenance. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be a valuable member of the maintenance team. You will be responsible for checking, troubleshooting, and making routine repairs in the following areas: electrical, air conditioning, water heaters, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and other building maintenance areas. Work can include work in tight spaces depending on the maintenance requirement.

• Perform general maintenance and repair work on facilities and equipment.
• Respond to service requests including electrical, furnaces, lighting, HVAC systems, appliances, water heaters, disposals, general plumbing & fixtures, carpentry, painting, roofing tasks, and other required maintenance items.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure machines operate smoothly and that building conditions do not deteriorate.
• Follow and adhere to an established preventive maintenance program for all heating and ventilation systems and perform required maintenance such as filter replacement.
• Assist in emergency maintenance as required including sewage back-ups, water main and/or lateral breaks, fires, other water leaks, appliance repairs, etc.
• Assemble, install and/or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
• Check blueprints, repair manuals and parts catalogs.
• Install, maintain, evaluate, and repair any components of the facility’s systems.
• Operate plant equipment and building automation systems.
• Maintain equipment such as tools, gauges, snakes, drills, etc. and assist in maintaining an accurate inventory of all materials and tools.
• Understand the proper use of equipment and chemicals and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Read and utilize blueprints, plans, drawings, and sketches to determine the work to be performed and resources required.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace and perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and client needs.
• Handle hazardous materials in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner and observe all safety practices and regulations.
• Ensure all maintenance conforms to quality standards and designated timeliness.
• Complete all required compliance, safety and development training as assigned.
• Be available for on-call services as needed.
• Train other technicians with different skillsets on basics of the trade and provide mentorship, oversight and direction.
• Enter work orders into the CMMS system per CGL policy.
• Drive for the Company using either a company vehicle or a personal/rental vehicle more than 50% of the time to perform work duties.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Trade certification preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in building repairs and maintenance or in the specific area of assignment preferred.
• General knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and building maintenance.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and perform physical work, including lifting weights up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally over 50 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to work occasional on-call shifts.
• Team player with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and reliability.
• Computer proficient.
• Certifications may be required at time of hire and/or obtained within required timeframe.
• Self‑motivated, multitasking, prioritizing and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including effective client interaction.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment.
• EPA 608 certification preferred.
• Skilled trade certification preferred.

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