Facilities Specialist Maintenance

Overview

RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world's most challenging problems.

We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you.

The successful incumbent of this role will join RTI International's Facilities Management team of professionals.

The Facilities Maintenance Specialist will work with installation, servicing, modification, rebuilding, and repairing of all campus facility systems and equipment in accordance with applicable building codes and safety regulations.

• Work on the installation, servicing, modification, rebuilding, and repairing of all campus facility systems and equipment in accordance with applicable building codes and safety regulations. Work with performing periodic inspections to locate and determine cause of equipment malfunctions.
• Work in standard maintenance programs to prevent failure of such equipment as centrifugal compressors, electrical controls, generators, fire panels, pumps, fans, plumbing systems, and heating equipment.
• Adhere to safe work practices when lifting, climbing ladders, working in high voltage areas (logout/tagout), confined spaces, etc.
• Comply with all Policies and Procedures, especially in the areas of burns, cutting, electrical (Hot Works).
• Operate service vehicles to deliver parts/supplies. Practice safe driving habits and adhere to traffic regulations.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment/tools/supplies; identify and properly use hand and power tools.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Share information and communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, vendors, and customers (internal and external).
• Use a CMMS daily to document actions performed; complete timesheet and required written reports accurately and respond to email messages.
• Represent RTI in a professional manner in appearance and demeanor when performing job functions. Demonstrate and promote ethical behavior.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties such as winter storm clean up as assigned.
• Work with service, modifying, and maintaining centralized Siemens BAS computer systems.
• Take the initiative to promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices by making suggestions for improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems with systems and equipment. Work with minimal technical direction.
• Read and interpret building drawings and specifications. Make sure code compliance on all work performed.
• Regularly assess site and shop operations for safety
• Direct small teams of technicians and check the work of other technicians.
• Maintain on-call status. Respond to emergency calls and after-hour breakdowns or emergencies per established procedures

Minimum Required Education & Experience

• High School Diploma and 4 years of experience, Associate's Degree and 0 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must begin working on a NC License in HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical
• Must have a current CFC Universal EPA license.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of CPR/First Aid.
• Knowledge of and understanding of HAZMAT awareness including recognition of potential hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Work accurately and with attention to detail.
• Work during adverse weather conditions as an essential employee.
• Work independently…