General Maintenance Technician I

Amentum; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a General Maintenance Technician I to join their operations team in Columbus. This role involves assisting in facility maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and performing preventive maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and 1-2 years of experience in a relevant environment. You will be part of a dynamic team, ensuring the smooth operation of facilities and equipment while adhering to safety protocols. If you are ready to take on diverse challenges and contribute to a vital maintenance team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of facility maintenance experience in relevant environments.
• Ability to work at heights using aerial lifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with facility maintenance repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical and plumbing issues.

Skills

Facility Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Electrical Repairs

Plumbing Repairs

Safety Guidelines

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Hand Tools

Job description

Amentum is seeking a General Maintenance Technician I to join our operations & maintenance team in Columbus, Ohio.

The General Maintenance Technician I is responsible for assisting higher-level technicians in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventive maintenance on the buildings and facilities equipment, fixtures, and systems in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the team with a variety of facility maintenance repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Assists co-workers in diagnosing malfunctions in production machinery and equipment.
• Assists the team with maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting systems and equipment such as overhead door systems, pumps, piping, seals, and valves.
• Performs general maintenance such as painting and sign hanging.
• Troubleshoots and repairs basic electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance issues.
• Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tag-out procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Operates a variety of equipment, including hand tools.
• Demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• 1 - 2 years of experience performing facility maintenance in a data center, heavy industrial, hospital, pharmaceutical/biomedical environment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements:

• Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
• Some tasks will require the ability to walk extensively throughout facilities during a workday.
• Requires ability to read and understand information contained in a variety of documents or displayed on a computer screen.
• Requires ability to use a variety of office equipment and to operate a computer keyboard to access databases, send/receive messages, and prepare documents.
• Requires ability to attend meetings throughout the site and potentially travel to other Amentum customer and/or vendor locations in the area, as well as some air travel to more distant locations.
• Requires the ability to communicate with others on the telephone and in one-on-one or group discussions, meetings, and presentations.
• Demonstrated fluency in computer use including the full Microsoft product line.
• Requires some moving of light to medium-weight materials into desks, filing cabinets, and other storage locations.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Special Requirements:

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

Other Attributes:

• Must be willing to work overtime when required.
• May be required to work holidays and weekends.
• Work schedules can change based on critical business needs.