Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician

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• Location 765 STATE RT 17,Paramus, NJ, ,United States
• Base Pay $ - $ / Year
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree High school

The Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving building systems and equipment to ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable work environment. This role performs advanced maintenance activities, coordinates preventive maintenance programs, mentors technicians, and assists with vendor management while ensuring compliance with all applicable safety and regulatory requirements across a large residential home and limited commercial real estate portfolio.

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on building systems, including:
• HVAC equipment
• Electrical systems inclusive of stand by generators up to 48
  
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• Plumbing systems
• Mechanical equipment
• Building automation systems (BAS)
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement timely corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and facility-related incidents.
• Maintain and repair doors, locks, ceilings, flooring, walls, windows, mechanical equipment and all other building components.
• Coordinate and perform preventive maintenance according to established schedules.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspections, and equipment histories using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Assist in planning facility improvements, equipment replacements, and capital projects.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and service vendors to ensure quality work and compliance with company standards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, fire safety codes, and company policies.
• Support emergency preparedness activities and participate in after-hours emergency response as needed.
• Train and mentor maintenance technicians and provide technical guidance on complex repairs.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and spare parts.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and cost savings.
• Participate in facility shutdowns, equipment installations, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• 50 hours per week
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies and be available 24/7 if emergency warrants immediate response.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school certification or Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, HVAC, Mechanical Systems, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, or institutional facilities maintenance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• HVAC systems
• Electrical systems
• Plumbing
• Mechanical equipment
• Pneumatics and hydraulics
• Building automation systems
• Experience using CMMS software.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Valid driver's license (if required for the position).