Facility Maintenance Technician

U-Haul; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician to join their team in New Orleans. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including inspecting and maintaining buildings, performing general maintenance tasks, and collaborating with other technicians on complex projects. The company emphasizes a culture of health and wellness, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement. If you're motivated and enjoy hands-on work, this role is a great opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Full medical coverage

Dental and vision plans

Gym Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

401(k) savings plan

Life insurance

Paid holidays, vacation and sick days

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Free online courses at U-Haul University

Discounts on cell phone plans and hotels

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, A/C, HVAC, plumbing or landscaping.
• Valid driver's license and D.O.T certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain buildings and perform general maintenance.
• Complete work requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Participate in ongoing education through U-Haul University.

Skills

Electrical

A/C

HVAC

Plumbing

Landscaping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Location:

6210 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, Louisiana 70126 United States of America

If you are highly motivated and enjoy collaborating with others, consider joining U-Haul as a Facility Maintenance Technician. In this role you will use your technical skills in concert with other technicians to accomplish complex projects, sharing and learning valuable skills as you go.

U-Haul Offers:

• Full medical coverage, if eligible
• Prescription plans, if eligible
• Dental and vision plans
• Registered Dietitian Program, if eligible
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Weight Watchers, if eligible
• Virtual doctor visits
• Career stability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Valuable on-the-job training
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University
• Business-travel insurance
• You Matter Employee Assistance Program
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick days, if eligible
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Life insurance
• Critical illness/group accident coverage
• 24-hour physician available for kids
• MetLaw Legal Program
• MetLife auto and home insurance
• Mindset App Program
• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels and more
• LifeLock identity theft protection
• Savvy consumer-wellness programs - from health-care tips to financial wellness
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
• U-Haul Federal Credit Union membership

Facility Maintenance Technician Primary Responsibilities:

• Inspect, maintain and build new buildings.
• Perform general maintenance, installation, repair and service.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and semiannual roof inspections at various sites.
• Effectively work with a variety of hand/power tools.
• Pool knowledge with other Facility Maintenance Technicians to accomplish complex projects.
• Complete work requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Keep track of company truck and gas card.
• Participate in ongoing continuous U-Haul education through U-Haul University.

Facility Maintenance Technician Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in any of the following areas: electrical, A/C, HVAC, plumbing or landscaping
• Valid driver’s license
• D.O.T certification (can be sponsored by U-Haul)

Work Environment:
The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g. working around moving parts, machines, fumes or irritant chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves or shields.

Physical Demands:
The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods both indoors and outdoors while remaining stationary, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools and moving a minimum of 50 lbs assisted or unassisted.

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.