General Maintenance Technician I

EMCOR Facilities Services; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Facilities Services is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on commercial and industrial facility equipment with a focus on safety, communication, and quality workmanship. In this role you will conduct shift rounds, document findings, and work with guidance from more experienced technicians.

The position requires a HS diploma and a valid driver’s license, with hands-on experience using tools and basic trades like electrical, plumbing, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Some undergraduate trade or business school training is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Experience with hand tools and basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry concepts is desired.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic instructions and use a work order system.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines including OSHA regulations and lock-out/tag-out.
• Perform shift rounds to inspect systems and identify issues.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on facility equipment.
• Document work results in the CMMS and communicate status to customers.
• Coordinate with Sub-Contractors as needed and support the Site Manager.

Skills

Hand tools

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Carpentry basics

Mechanical repair

Forklift operation

Aerial/scissor lift

CMMS usage

Email/Work orders

Education

High School diploma

Undergraduate trade/business school training

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office/Email

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

In a safe, efficient, and professional manner the Maintenance Technician I completes required PM's and repairs on commercial and industrial facility equipment. The technician is an excellent communicator and has exceptional follow through capabilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Abides by all safety guidelines including OSHA regulations, lock-out/tag-out, etc.

Conducts “shift rounds” (regular checks of systems and equipment to identify issues, and document systems and equipment performance).

Maintains, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs on equipment. At times, working with guidance of more experienced techs. For example:

• Inspection/evaluation may include measurement of operating characteristics such as speeds, pressures, vacuum, or vibration; and features such as wear, replacement of expendables (i.e. belts, hoses, fluids, filters, etc.).
• Preventative maintenance may include tasks such as filter changes, condenser cleaning, oil changes, machinery lubing and greasing.
• Repairs could include tasks like routine cleaning/patching/painting buildings, basic repairs to equipment including small plumbing and simple electrical repairs; might include addressing client concerns with lighting, etc.

Documents work results in the CMMS, analyzes findings and recommends updates to PM list.

Communicates effectively with coworkers and customer staff; assuring that all aspects of a work request are understood. This includes ensuring the customer is adequately informed about work status and expected completion dates.

Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the Site Manager.

May provide guidance to Sub-Contractors of facilities services.

Qualifications

Education

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

High School diploma (or equivalent) required, preference given to those with some undergraduate trade or business school training.

Business Experience

(prior years work/related experience)

Some experience using hand tools, working in roles that require physical labor including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry concepts is referred.

Licenses/Certifications

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Language Skills

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or graphic form. Key elements include the ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to send/receive emails and be able to manage an email box. Must be able to operate the work order system.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and/or employees.

Technical Qualifications & Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to use hand and small power tools.

Able to disassemble/reassemble basic fixtures and equipment.

Able to demonstrate basic plumbing and carpentry skills.

Ability to perform basic mechanical repairs to buildings and equipment.

Able to competently operate a forklift, scissor lift, and aerial lift.

Ability to operate a personal computer, cell phone; and/or electronic tablet.

Able to function with dynamic priorities, adapting to changing customer expectations and completing work requests efficiently with high quality standards. This may include taking the initiative to productively manage unexpected downtime, remaining productive while contributing to high quality results.

May need to support non-customary schedules and weekend work.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by a Maintenance Technician to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Technician is regularly required to stand for extended intervals with occasional scheduled breaks, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The individual frequently is required to climb stairs and ladders. The individual must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds, at higher than chest level and be able to tolerate adverse rooftop working conditions due to climate and tolerate extreme temperature changes.

Work Environment

Moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places

Occasional Exposure To

• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Risk of electrical shock and vibration
• Moderate to high noise levels
• Outdoor weather conditions (including extreme cold, extreme heat).

The following safety equipment may be required: steel toecap shoes, hearing protection, hardhat eye protection and hair protection.

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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