General Maintenance Worker

Fortis Industries; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Maintenance Worker to join their team in Amarillo, Texas. This role involves performing essential repairs and maintenance on various systems, including HVAC and electrical components. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical operations and safety regulations, ensuring that all tasks comply with health and safety standards. With a focus on teamwork and operational efficiency, this position offers a chance to contribute to a vital contract in West Texas, where your skills will directly impact the functionality and safety of facilities. If you are a dedicated maintenance professional looking for a rewarding opportunity, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience required.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on HVAC systems and equipment.
• Maintain records and prepare reports on daily work orders.

Skills

Mechanical operations knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment operation

National Electrical Code knowledge

Health and safety regulations knowledge (OSHA 10)

Hand tools operation

Light duty electrical power systems experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade specific courses

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Air compressors

Job description

We are interviewing for a General Maintenance Worker in the Amarillo Texas area to perform work on our West Texas O&M contract.

Job Duties:

• Performs repairs, preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC systems and equipment including pumps, blowers, and motors.
• Maintains pumps, electrical controls and related components, facilities and related equipment, and interior and exterior lighting.
• Performs work orders on facility’s buildings and grounds as required.
• Makes equipment adjustments and reports any serious equipment problems as PM’s in the M plus computer system.
• Maintains computerized and manual records and prepares reports pertaining to the operation of the daily work orders, and makes changes as required to meet operating requirements.
• Identifies, schedules and coordinates the work of outside maintenance contractors in support of the facility(s) as needed.
• Follows Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies. Wears and works in proper personal protective equipment.
• Assists with operational tasks in conjunction with operation or as directed by supervisor.
• Performs other related functions assigned, as they become apparent, or as management assigns.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of mechanical operations, maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical systems related to equipment in assigned work area.
• Knowledge of proper operation of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations. OSHA 10.
• Effectively and safely operates hand tools, pneumatic tools, air compressors and other small equipment related to the maintenance trades.
• Hands-on experience in light duty electrical power systems (240 V/single and three phase) and instrumentation calibration and use.

Education/Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Additional trade specific courses preferred.
• Five (5) years’ experience in the maintenance field.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Must possess a valid, active state driver’s license.
• Must pass drug screening and background checks.
• Employee may be required to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions.
• Employee may be required to work where they may be regularly exposed to fumes, dust and odors.
• Some high noise levels from operations of equipment.
• Must be physically able to complete necessary tasks as related to the maintenance.
• May have to work after normal work hours for on-call assignments.

PAY:

$22.00 Per hour plus $4.57 an hour (up to 40 hours a week) health and welfare (monies to be used for benefits).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

We are an E-verify employer.

Applicant must receive favorable background and drug screen results and meet eligibility requirements for access to government computer systems and/or facilities. Drug screens follow Federal guidelines.