Facility Maintenance Technician

Inframark; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Inframark is hiring a Facility Maintenance Technician to join our Operations and Maintenance team in Suwanee, GA. The role involves manual labor, operating departmental equipment, and grounds maintenance duties including mowing right of way and municipal property upkeep.

Responsibilities include operating backhoes, jackhammers, chainsaws, lawn mowers, chippers, and more while following OSHA and ESG safety standards. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Six months of landscape experience preferred, HS diploma or GED or vocational training.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license and meet minimum driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as backhoes, jackhammers, chainsaws, lawn mowers, chippers, leaf machines and more in accordance with OSHA and ESG safety rules.
• Mow and trim assigned property; maintain rights-of-way; clear debris and manage vegetation.
• Perform general grounds maintenance and planting as directed; maintain clean, safe outdoor areas.
• Repair sidewalks and site damage; assist with basic building repairs and landscaping tasks.
• Assist in storm cleanup and safety compliance while working with ESG team.

Skills

Landscape experience

Machine operation

Grounds maintenance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mowers

Backhoes

Jackhammers

Job description

Inframark's Operations and Maintenance team is an award-winning team that delivers cutting-edge water, wastewater, and public works services to municipalities, utility districts, and industries. We are dedicated to supporting our employees as well as protecting the environment and the communities we serve. You would be empowered to thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment.

Why Work for Inframark?

Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose-driven work and opportunities for growth. We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.

Facility Maintenance Technician

Inframark is hiring a Facility Maintenance Technician to join our team. You will be performing manual labor and operating departmental equipment. We would ask you to perform grounds maintenance duties, including mowing right of way and maintaining municipal property.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as backhoes, jackhammers, chain saws, lawn mowers, chippers, leaf machines, weed eaters, concrete saws, paint strippers, or tractors with bush hogs in compliance with OSHA and ESG safety regulations.
• Mow and trim assigned property; remove brush, tree limbs, and leaves with chipper and leaf machines; clean alleys and rights-of-way; trim hedges and sidewalks.
• Plant and fertilize trees, shrubs and flowers as directed spray for weeds in flower beds and on lawns.
• Perform cleaning tasks in assigned area, such as sweeping, mopping, emptying trash receptacles, cleaning grit screens or grates, picking up trash/debris, or hauling refuse and recycling material to landfill.
• Repair sidewalks and other concrete areas; resurface and repair roadways; maintain roadway curbs, crosswalks, and stop bars; finish concrete; clear roadways of debris.
• Performs minor building repairs, including minor electrical and plumbing repairs and/or painting tasks; assist with maintenance of departmental equipment; fuel trucks.
• Assist in sodding and landscaping property; assist with storm clean up; repair fences; remove animal carcasses from roadways.
• Clean and repair drainage structures; lay pipelines; expose existing utility lines to aid heavy equipment operator and keep operator away from obstacles
• Assist with the installation, cleaning and maintenance of roadway traffic and informational signs
• Assist with the preparation of public events, festivals, parades and ceremonies, including installation of decorations, assembling stages and structures, and maintaining garbage disposal bins during an event.
• Direct and control traffic at work sites.
• Attend safety classes, reinforce and comply with company safety policies.
• Work harmoniously with ESG employees and the public and comply with all ESG policies.

Qualifications

Prefer six months of landscape experience, high school diploma or GED, or specialized vocational training. Must have a valid state driver's license and meet minimum driving standards.

Knowledge Of

• Basic math to include addition and subtraction.

Skills In

• Handling or using machines, tools, equipment or relevant work aids. Job involves some latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate equipment.

Ability To

• Read simple sentences or instructions; write simple sentences; speak simple sentences using basic grammar.
• Perform semi-routine work following procedures with occasional problem-solving required; requires normal attention for accurate results.

Working conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, bright and/or dim light, dust or pollen, intense noise levels, vibration, fumes or noxious odors. All required safety standards shall be adhered to mitigate risk from moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, heights, blood-borne pathogens, traffic, animals and wildlife, toxic or caustic chemicals, and other identified hazards.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing, kneeling, bending and climbing. The employee must be able to use hands to operate and manipulate tools and equipment. This position requires very heavy physical exertion including the ability to lift over 50 pounds and exert over 100 pounds of force on a regular basis.

The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.

The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and depth perception.

To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.

Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Learn more about us at Operations and Maintenance - Inframark