Facilities Maintenance Technician

Herff Jones; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth operation of building and facility equipment. This full-time role involves a variety of tasks, including repair and maintenance of equipment, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. You will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and efficient work environment, with opportunities for process improvement. Join a dedicated team that values safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, and contribute to making a difference in the lives of students through your work.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance with knowledge of electricity and plumbing.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain equipment in the facility.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and record activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Safety Mindset

Basic Math Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Electrical Tools

Computer Software

Job description

Position: Facilities Maintenance Technician

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Starting Pay: $30 per hour

THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES - HERFF JONES

Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs.

Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.

HERFF JONES, Machine Maintenance Technician - Indianapolis, IN

Your Opportunity:

The Herff Jones Maintenance team is looking for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team in Indianapolis, IN.

This is a Regular Fulltime position with benefit eligibility including, medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), paid time off, and additional voluntary benefits.

Shift: Standard shift is 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday through Friday.

Hours fluctuate to ten- and twelve-hour days if needed including Saturdays and Sundays if necessary due to facility demand. On-call availability also required.

Here's How You'll Make an Impact:

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring smooth operation of building and facility equipment (heating, lighting, air conditioning, plumbing, water, facility maintenance, etc.) A strong focus on safety, quality, customer satisfaction, time management, and a balance of priorities will be vital to operating successfully in the role.

What We Want You to Accomplish:

First 30 Days:

• Learn all equipment and facility sets and how they function and operate.
• Perform basic opening and closing of work orders in CMMS.

First 60 days:

• Quickly identify facility needs efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and record activities for the maintenance manager.
• Support in the improvement of facility maintenance process to better meet the needs of production teams and safety.

First 90 Days:

• Perform process improvement activities, streamline process control measures and investigate facility for continuous improvements.

What You'll Be Doing On A Daily Basis:

• Repair and maintain a variety of equipment in the facility or coordinate repair as needed.
• Preform carpentry and remodeling work.
• Electrical and plumbing work, including installation.
• Move and assemble furniture and equipment.
• Read and interpret sketches, drawings, diagrams and blueprints of the facilities and equipment.
• Use a personal computer and appropriate computer software to close out work tickets and communication.
• Maintain a clean work area and shop, ensuring tools and equipment stay in safe, proper working order.
• Operate with a high level of personal organization.
• Consult with Facility Engineer on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs and modifications.
• Read and interpret sketches, drawings, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Use a personal computer and appropriate computer software.
• Consistently deliver the best in customer service. As an employee, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with customers, visitors, and other employees.
• Inspect property and buildings for preventative maintenance and safety issues and take immediate corrective action.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Above all else, a safety-first mindset.
• Proven success of effectively communicating (listening, writing, and verbal) across all organizational levels to accomplish tasks assigned.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and learning new systems/technology with understanding some work is processed manually.
• Work experience in the field of facilities maintenance with knowledge of electricity, plumbing, Minor HVAC, drywall installation, painting, and general building repair.
• Skilled at using a variety of hand and electrical tools.
• Be a self-starter and work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Basic math and engineering skills to support the design or modification of equipment or fixtures as required.

Physical Activities:

Daily activity includes but is not limited to:

• Regularly required to walk, stand, use of hands to handle, hold, grasp, and reach.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance.

• Reading, communication, simple math.

• Ability to regularly move and lift/carry more than 50lbs.
• Occasionally encounter working with heights, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, heat, and electricity.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to above moderate.

About Herff Jones:

Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com .

Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Herff Jones. Herff Jones will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Other details

• Job Family JF_Production
• Job Function Mfg - Maintenance/Building
• Pay Type Hourly