Critical Maintenance Technician

Defense Mechanics Inc; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Mechanics Inc in Denton, Texas, is looking for a Critical Maintenance Technician (CMT) responsible for facility maintenance tasks such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC issues. The role includes responding to maintenance calls, recording tasks, performing repairs, and assisting with large-scale projects.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, two years of relevant experience, and a basic understanding of various maintenance tasks. This position supports a commitment to providing safe and effective facilities.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED, preferred.
• Two years of experience in facility maintenance.
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry, required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests and resolve issues promptly.
• Record maintenance tasks and resolve tickets.
• Perform minor electrical and plumbing maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing skills

Preventative maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

The Critical Maintenance Technician (CMT) is responsible for responding to and resolving all facilities building maintenance requests. Critical maintenance tasks may include, but are not limited to: plumbing, mechanical, heating, air-conditioning (HVAC), and general maintenance to support the site needs, as required. This position will also provide escorting for contractors providing services in the building and the data center, as requested.

Responsibilities

• Answer and respond to all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing-related calls from customers, contractors, and management. Address and correct issues promptly, and properly communicate any on-going or severe issues to the appropriate chain of command.
• Record all maintenance tasks via the appropriate system, resolve tickets in the system when work is complete.
• Inspect interior and exterior building structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed repair, making notes and recommendations to management.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools.
• Perform minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.).
• Perform preventative maintenance work on building electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment supporting the building office space.
• Assist with the development, revision, and execution preventive maintenance procedures, and perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, clarity, and continual improvement.
• Order parts, as needed, to support building maintenance needs, and maintain required documents and record of inventory.
• Assist with planning and coordination of all large-scale projects required to address building issues.
• Maintain accurate building data including rounds, PM work orders, change management, etc.
• Manage assigned workflow tasks in order to provide timely turnaround.
• Escort and work effectively with outside contractors, ensuring they are abiding by critical facility work rules.
• Complete facility rounds at the beginning of each shift to ensure building and grounds upkeep.
• Follow T5 data center corporate policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local safety laws.
• Complete other duties consistent with your role as you may be assigned by T5FM management.

Education and Experience

• High school degree or GED, preferred.
• Two years working experience in facility maintenance.
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing and carpentry, required.
• Electrical or mechanical licensure, preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, and balance.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl using both arms and legs.
• Ability to reach with both hands and arms.
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects.
• Ability to smell, talk and hear.
• Ability to use hands and arms to reach, handle, feel, and type.
• Ability to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see and correctly distinguish color.
• Ability to work inside and outside.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

T5 Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.