Building Maintenance Technician

Bourns, Inc.; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bourns, Inc. in Barrington, IL is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician to support our Barrington campus operations, ensuring tenant comfort and quick response to facilities issues.

The role covers preventative maintenance on equipment, basic electrical and plumbing tasks, and general facility improvements while upholding safety and quality standards. A High School diploma and 1–3 years of related experience are required; valid driver’s license is a must.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of related work experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment per procedures.
• Assist with building build-outs, demolition, drywall, and systems furniture.
• Handle basic electrical tasks including lighting and wiring of simple devices.
• Carry out basic plumbing repairs and fixture installations.
• Maintain lawn and landscape, trim, mulch, and operate landscape equipment.
• Perform general maintenance and follow safety laws and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with tenants and coworkers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Forklifts

Aerial lifts

Job description

Career at Bourns

If working for an organization with a long history of technological innovation and high advancement potential in a supportive, collaborative, and positive work environment are top considerations for your next career move, then you need to look at the opportunities at Bourns.

Bourns was founded 75 years ago with the guiding principles of providing breakthrough technology solutions, high-quality products, responsive service, and exceptional value. Those principles still hold true today and have instilled a culture that is committed to excellence and ethical operations. As a leading provider of advanced components for power conversion, circuit protection, and motion control sensing solutions, Bourns employs more than 9,000 people in 21 countries and operates 17 manufacturing centers and 15 R&D facilities. Our customers and partners rely on Bourns to meet strict design requirements and satisfy international standards in a broad range of industries and applications. We achieve this stature because Bourns employees excel in the development of new products and continuous improvement processes that keep the company a global leader in delivering outstanding service.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Building Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of general maintenance duties at the Barrington campus. The position is highly customer focused, requiring quick response to tenant requests and equipment failures to ensure that the operations and comfort of the building tenants are never jeopardized.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform preventative maintenance on various facilities and production equipment. Follow written maintenance procedures and complete required written checklists.
• Assist with facilities build-outs utilizing various construction methods and materials. Assignments can include demolition, drywall framing and finishing, systems furniture assembly, painting, installation of floor coverings, and suspended ceiling systems.
• Perform basic electrical work: Assignments include the replacement of lamps, LED lighting retrofits, assisting with the installation of conduits, pulling and terminating wire, and the wiring of basic electrical devices.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs: Assignments include the installation of various types of piping (copper, PVC, and iron) and repairing and installing various plumbing fixtures and equipment.
• Lawn and landscape maintenance to include cutting grass, trimming and pruning, weeding, edging, installation of mulch, and maintenance on various landscape equipment.
• Perform general maintenance duties as assigned.
• Follow all company, local, state and federal safety laws and procedures.

BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated ability to perform the listed functions effectively under minimal supervision. One to three years of related work experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

OTHER SKILLS

Familiarity with MS Office, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Power Point, familiarity with the operation of maintenance related tools and equipment

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Must have the ability to build positive relationships with the building tenants and coworkers.
• Must be versatile with a willingness to quickly shift direction as required by changing priorities.

ORAL

Must possess oral skills to clearly present information to management, coworkers, and tenants.

WRITTEN

Must be able to prepare emails using clear and understandable terms.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

Building maintenance related tools and equipment, including forklifts and aerial lifts as well as computers and related office equipment.

HIRING RANGE

$55,000 - $60,000 annually $26.44 - $28.85 hourly

Bourns is an equal opportunity employer. At Bourns, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Education Level: High School Diploma

Experience: 1-3 years