General Maintenance Technician

EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc.; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Maintenance Technician at EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc. supports a headquarters campus with provided tools and a shared company vehicle to maintain commercial properties.

Responsibilities include preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance, and strong customer relations to ensure quality workmanship. Applicants will use multiple trade skills—carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC—and will work with safety standards and company procedures while documenting work with

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent in trades preferred.
• Experience in electrical, plumbing and carpentry a plus.
• Ability to read instructions, safety policies and manuals.
• Valid driver’s license and applicable certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs per work orders.
• Conduct minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry tasks within state regulations.
• Carry out painting, drywall touchups and general upkeep to facilities.
• Complete service and asset inspections as needed.
• Operate tablet/handheld device to log work and report status.
• Provide estimates for larger projects and communicate with customers.
• Travel between HQ properties as required.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

Painting

HVAC

General maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Trade certification or experience in trades

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Tablet/handheld device

Job description

From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios, we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed, site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance.

Job Summary

The General Maintenance Technician is responsible for delivering effective, efficient, and timely delivery of the company’s scope of work at a headquarters campus. This role will be provided with tools and a shared company vehicle to maintain commercial properties. Performs preventative, corrective and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and general service of buildings, equipment and grounds. Conducts “face to face” relationship with Customers to provide quality workmanship and high work standards to maintain a professional working environment. Utilizes multiple trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, HVAC, and additional skills as needed to solve maintenance problems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Completes preventative maintenance and repairs per work order requirements. Self performs the following duties in compliance with company procedures, regulatory requirements and safety standards.

• Performs minor plumbing maintenance on existing systems such as but not limited to: repair and unclog toilets, urinals, replace and maintain valve assemblies, toilets and faucet fixtures as and repair/maintain sensors for automatic flush kits, etc.
• Performs routine painting, carpentry work, general maintenance, etc., as necessary to maintain our supported facilities in like new condition (e.g. repair a hole in dry wall, prep the area, and match the paint to present a uniform and original like new appearance).
• Performs repairs and routine maintenance of walls, floors, doors and any painting and touch up work as necessary for the beautification of our customers’ facilities in like new condition.
• Performs minor electrical maintenance as allowed without a license within state law requirements (e.g. repair or replacement of fixtures, wall switches, and outlets. Replace light bulbs, ballasts and sockets if necessary).

Completes service inspections and asset inspections as needed.

Fully Utilizes Technology (tablet, Smartphone) To

• Access and complete work orders including notes on services provided.
• Create and submit Service Reports and Quality Inspection images and reports.
• Submit timesheets, expense reports, and purchase card logs.
• Obtains necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks.

Creates a positive climate with the client, provides and generates customer satisfaction. Maintains timely and consistent communications with customers and internal support teams.

Obtains and completes EFS required safety and compliance training and attends weekly safety meetings.

Provides estimates for larger projects and services needed to onsite customers.

Qualifications

Completes other duties as assigned or required.

Education (HS Diploma, Under/Graduate Degree, etc.)

HS diploma or Degree/Certification, or equivalent professional experience in Trades (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, etc.), or Specialty Floor Care, preferred.

Business Experience (prior years’ work/related experience)

Two to five years of general maintenance experience, including minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry; or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described including related work experience in one or more of the building trades. Background in the commercial services highly preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

Must possess applicable certifications, licenses, and valid driver’s license in good standing.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions including, but not limited to, safety policies operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in individual and small group situations.

Technical Qualifications & Skills

Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner and communicate work order status via designated business process.

Ability to use and operate handheld device and business systems or document management Database software, including but not limited to Microsoft office, Microsoft Outlook (email), MS office (word, Excel).

Comply with all applicable codes, regulation, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety. Performs assigned day-to-day repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance.

Maintain adequate knowledge of and always comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) standards and Company Safety policies.

Experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of building mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.

Occasional travel between HQ properties.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Frequently is required to climb or balance. Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is considered normal. Required to drive a company vehicle daily. Work in an environment where the following safety equipment is needed; steel toe shoes, hearing protection, noise protection, hardhat, eye protection, hand protection, etc. Abide by OSHA guidelines including lock-out/tag-out and HAZCOM guidelines and all other Company and Customer driven safety initiatives. Hours of work are solely defined and governed by business volume and contract schedules. Ability to handle stressful situations and remain calm in the face of the customer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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