Facilities Preventive Maintenance Technician

Bok Tower Gardens; Lake Wales, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, FL is seeking a dedicated Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance and keep the facilities operating for reliability and Visitor Experience. This role maintains a high-quality visitor experience through upkeep of all visitor and back-of-house areas.

Responsibilities include daily inspections, repairs, event setup/takedown, and general repairs across trades such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting and carpentry.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with two years of facility maintenance experience.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Experience in painting, carpentry, electrical, mechanical or plumbing is preferred.
• Strong communication and customer-service mindset.
• Flexibility to cover events and varying schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance inspections and repairs.
• Carry out daily/weekly preventative maintenance tasks.
• Assist with event set-ups and take-downs as directed.
• Maintain building systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC).
• Ensure safety standards and compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years facility maintenance experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

To perform preventative maintenance and tasks to keep the facilities operating for reliability and Visitor Experience. This position will maintain a high-quality level of the visitor experience thru maintenance of all visitors and back of house areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform daily maintenance inspections and repairs
• Perform Daily/ Weekly Preventative Maintenance tasks
• Perform Daily/Weekly pressure washing.
• Perform event set-ups and take-downs as directed by the Facilities Supervisor
• Perform a wide variety of general building maintenance repairs and services;such as plumbing, electric, HVAC.
• Monitor and maintain all building systems as assigned;
• Responsible for alerting the Facilities Supervisor of any unusual occurrence or damage that may have taken place or that may occur;
• Assure safety standards are used which comply with all company, local, city, state, and federal guidelines;as well as OHSA.
• Ensure compliance of all work-related activities in a fair, ethical, and consistent manner;
• Follow established company policies and those outlined in the Employee Handbook;
• Special projects and other responsibilities as may be determined;
• Cross train with the Custodian position.
• All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Flexible to change work schedule to cover other staff vacation time or special events
• Flexible to work special BTG events
• Ability to climb ladders and walk on roofs
• Dependable work attendance
• Dependable transportation
• Excellent external and internal customer service skills
• Good communication, interpersonal, problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED; plus two (2) years’ experience in facility maintenance work or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
• Proficient with hand tools and power tools required
• Experience in general maintenance or trades including painting, carpentry, electrical, mechanical or plumbing systems preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Maintain a professional and courteous manner with all staff, volunteers, and visitors
• Occasional varied weekly schedule to assist with events and programs
• Some exposure to chemicals used for cleaning and parts maintenance
• Frequent carrying and lifting up to 60 lbs.
• Able to work outside in summer and winter climates
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending and repetitive arm motions