Building Maintenance Technician

The Planet Group; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs across client facilities in New York. You will handle electrical, plumbing, HVAC tasks, and general carpentry, while documenting work orders and photos for quality inspections.

You must have a High School Diploma and 2–5 years of facility maintenance experience, with certifications in electrical/HVAC/plumbing preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional certification or training in trades (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Landscaping, or Specialty Floor Care) preferred.
• 2–5 years of general maintenance experience, including Electrical and Plumbing.
• Experience in commercial facility services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance and repair work per assigned work orders in compliance with company procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Repairing and unclogging toilets and urinals
• Maintaining and replacing valves, fixtures, and faucets
• Repairing and maintaining automatic flush sensors
• Conduct routine painting, carpentry, and general maintenance to maintain facilities in like-new condition
• Repairing and maintaining walls, floors, doors, and perform touch-up painting as needed
• Perform minor electrical work (as permitted by state regulations), including: Replacing fixtures, switches, and outlets
• Replacing bulbs, ballasts, and sockets
• Complete service and asset inspections as required
• Access and complete work orders with detailed service notes
• Submit service reports and quality inspection documentation (including photos)
• Enter timesheets, expense reports, and purchasing logs
• Daily local travel between multiple customer properties is required

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC knowledge

Carpentry

Safety compliance

Written and verbal communication

Work order management

Education

High School Diploma

Trade certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Complete preventive maintenance and repair work per assigned work orders in compliance with company procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Repairing and unclogging toilets and urinals
• Maintaining and replacing valves, fixtures, and faucets
• Repairing and maintaining automatic flush sensors
• Conduct routine painting, carpentry, and general maintenance to maintain facilities in like-new condition
• Repair and maintain walls, floors, doors, and perform touch-up painting as needed
• Perform minor electrical work (as permitted by state regulations), including:
• Replacing fixtures, switches, and outlets
• Replacing bulbs, ballasts, and sockets
• Complete service and asset inspections as required
• Access and complete work orders with detailed service notes
• Submit service reports and quality inspection documentation (including photos)
• Enter timesheets, expense reports, and purchasing logs

Customer & Operational Support

• Build and maintain positive client relationships and ensure high customer satisfaction
• Communicate consistently with customers and internal teams
• Procure necessary materials and supplies to complete assigned tasks
• Provide estimates for larger repairs and project work
• Complete required safety training and participate in weekly safety meetings
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Additional certification or training in trades (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Landscaping, or Specialty Floor Care) preferred

Experience

• 2-5 years of general maintenance experience, including:
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered
• Experience in commercial facility services preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Applicable trade certifications/licenses as required

Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills

• Ability to complete work orders efficiently and communicate status through company systems
• Proficiency using handheld devices and business software, including:
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical
• Experience with installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems

Regulatory & Safety

• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and workplace safety practices
• Ability to comply with all applicable codes, regulations, and company policies

Communication & Organization

• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, manuals, and work instructions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to write reports and effectively communicate in individual and small group settings
• Daily local travel between multiple customer properties is required