Facilities Coordinator

Open Systems Technologies; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Systems Technologies in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Facilities Technician to maintain, repair and operate electrical, plumbing, control and HVAC systems across two sites. You will work both independently and as part of a team under the direction of the Senior Facilities Technician.

The role covers preventive maintenance, handling service calls, and assisting on small to mid-size projects. You may lead small projects and participate in on-call rotations while ensuring safety and reliability

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic software skills: Outlook, word processing, spreadsheets.
• 0-1 year in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or Control Systems.
• Completion of or equivalent to apprenticeship in the primary skill area.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Willing to be on-call and adjust shifts for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency repairs, preventive maintenance, and installations in assigned areas.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, plumbing, controls, and HVAC systems.
• Lead small projects or assist Senior Facilities Technician.
• Conduct service calls and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Check work of less experienced team members.
• Participate in On-Call rotation and support critical systems.

Skills

Multi-discipline knowledge

Hand tools

On-call flexibility

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Outlook

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Procurement systems

Preventive maintenance programs

Job description

As a Facilities Technician you will work independently and within a team to ensure the efficient operation, maintenance and repair of two of the 4 technical skill areas; electrical systems, plumbing, control systems, and HVAC systems under the direction of the Senior Facilities Technician.

Technical and Preventive Maintenance

• Independently performs emergency repairs, preventive maintenance, installation and or operation, projects and troubleshoots in assigned areas of responsibility, which may involve two of the four technical skill areas.

Systems

• Performs Electronic/Controls including; building automation systems, fire, security. Energy management, monitoring, lighting control, HVAC controls, sound systems, UPS and associated power equipment, and access control systems, etc.
• Performs Electrical systems which include; distribution systems including circuit wiring and terminations, Central Distribution Gear, Intermediate Gear, breaker panels, lighting systems, High voltage transformers, emergency power generation equipment, motor control centers, power conditioning, etc.
• Plumbing which includes; hot water and steam boilers systems, steam and hydronic distribution, domestic water systems, chill water plumbing, sanitary systems, pumping and injection systems, and fuel delivery systems
• HVAC systems including; the operation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and controls. Including all air delivery systems, chillers, DX cooling systems, air handlers, evaporative cooling, cooling towers, heat exchangers and all associated controls systems

Projects and Troubleshooting

• May act as project lead on small projects and or assist the Senior technician on major projects
• As assigned, independently performs service calls, troubleshoots and repairs systems as needed and handles emergency repairs in all skill areas
• May be required to check work of less experienced team members
• May perform general maintenance functions and backup in support of critical systems or projects
• Participate as part of the On-Call rotation

Knowledge and Skills

• Complex level of knowledge in the primary technical area required with a demonstrated skill resolving potentially high risk maintenance and building emergencies
• Working knowledge of all other technical skill areas
• Use of hand tools
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA and general work place safety
• Willing to be on-call and adjust shifts to meet emergencies and project requirements

Educational

• High School diploma/GED
• Working knowledge in the use of basic software such as, Outlook, word processing, spreadsheets, procurement systems, and preventive maintenance programs
• Basic math and measurement skills.

Experience

• 0-1 year of experience/training in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Control Systems
• Educational proficiency as the position requires completion or the equivalent experience of third or fourth year level of an apprenticeship in the primary technical skill area.
• Attendance of specialized training in two of the four technical skill areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Control Systems.
• Must be able to walk, stand, or climb for a large portion of shift
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• A demonstrated track record of consistently meeting and/or exceeding performance expectations.
• Possesses a bias for action and avoids workplace distraction
• Drives performance targets to completion