Facility Maintenance Technician

Abacus Corporation; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Corporation is seeking a Facility Specialist, Maintenance Associate to ensure the safe and efficient operation of their facility. Key responsibilities include performing maintenance and repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC, along with conducting routine inspections. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in facility systems maintenance and possess a forklift certification.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of maintenance methods and practices in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and carpentry.
• Prior experience with material handling equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure safety compliance in all maintenance tasks.

Skills

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical

Carpentry

Mechanical systems

Tools

Forklift

Power tools

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Facility Specialist, Maintenance Associate is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient condition of the facility and equipment. Will perform maintenance and complete simple repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, mechanical, electrical, or custodial. The General Warehouse Associate will be required to perform other job assignments as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the condition of the building and equipment. Will perform general maintenance and complete simple repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, mechanical, electrical, or custodial. May be required to assist other departments in the operation. Will rely on instructions and pre-established procedures to perform daily job tasks.
• Preventative Maintenance responsibilities include but not limited to executing and maintaining preventative maintenance systems for the building and equipment. Will perform routine and long-term preventative maintenance on building and equipment systems to keep them at optimum operating levels. Collaborate with site management on routine inspections including but not limited to material handling equipment, heating, and cooling systems, mechanical and electrical, and plumbing.
• Facility Maintenance and Repair responsibilities include but not limited to inspecting, maintaining, and repairing the building and equipment. Will ensure the daily operation of all building and material handling equipment. Responsible for the upkeep of equipment and reporting any building or equipment problems.
• Safety responsibilities include but not limited to identifying, reporting, and correcting any safety hazards. Will ensure a safe work site when conducting repairs or maintenance.
• Will assist in identifying the source of problems as they arise and make recommendations for resolution. Inspect, diagnose, and make emergency repairs to all equipment and furnishings within the facility. Use judgment and discretion in determining the methods and priorities of work assignments and repairs.
• To perform assigned duties, the equipment used can include but are not limited to sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, sweeper scrubber, scissor lift, cherry picker, or pallet jack. Operates common hand or power tools. Will adhere to the Basic Safety Forklift Guidelines while operating all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods. Will maintain an active forklift certification.
• Perform or assist in grounds maintenance as assigned.
• Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance. (1) Will accomplish all job tasks in a manner that promotes safety; (2) Responsible for organization and cleanliness of warehouse and work area; (3) Will comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety and work rules, and OSHA/MSDS Standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge about specific methods, practices and tools related to facilities and systems maintenance and repair in areas such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, mechanical systems.

Prior or current experience using material handling equipmentPerform other job-related duties as assigned