General Trades Technician

Hunt Companies, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic maintenance team as a General Trades Technician, where your skills in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry will shine! This role involves performing essential maintenance and repairs across various facilities, ensuring everything operates smoothly and safely. You'll be responsible for routine preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs, all while adhering to safety protocols and quality standards. If you thrive in a hands-on environment and enjoy diverse challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in maintaining high-quality facilities and equipment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in building repairs and maintenance is highly desirable.
• General knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Respond to service requests for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Ensure all maintenance conforms to quality standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

HVAC Systems

Plumbing

Carpentry

General Building Maintenance

Preventative Maintenance

Blueprint Reading

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Skills Trade Certification

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Plant Equipment

Job description

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background check

Position Summary

The General Trades Technician will provide general maintenance to facilities and building maintenance. As Maintenance Technician, you will be a valuable member of the maintenance team. Responsible for checking, troubleshooting, and making routine repairs in the following areas: electrical, air conditioning, water heaters, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and other building maintenance areas. Work can include work in tight spaces depending on the maintenance requirement.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs general maintenance and repair work on facilities and equipment.
• Respond to service requests to include but not limited to electrical, furnaces, lighting, HVAC systems, appliances, water heaters, disposals, general plumbing & fixtures, carpentry, painting, roofing tasks, and other required maintenance items.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines operate smoothly, efficiently, and physical conditions of the buildings do not deteriorate.
• Follow and adhere to an established preventive maintenance program for all heating and ventilation systems and perform the required maintenance including replacement of filters.
• Assist in emergency maintenance as required including sewage back-ups, water main and/or lateral breaks, fires, other types of water leaks, appliance repairs, etc.
• Assembles, installs and/or repairs wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
• Checks blueprints, repair manuals and parts catalogs.
• Installs, maintains, evaluates, and repairs any components of the facility’s systems.
• Operates plant equipment and building automation systems.
• Maintain equipment such as tools, gauges, snakes, drills, etc., in ready repair. Operates trade related tools and equipment; maintains/assists an accurate inventory of all materials and tools.
• Understand the proper use of equipment and chemicals and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Reads and utilizes blueprints, plans, drawings, and sketches to determine the work to be performed and resources required.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures and according to the standards of CGL Facility Maintenance standards, OSHA requirements, and client’s needs.
• Handles hazardous materials in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner. Observes all safety practices and regulations.
• Ensures all maintenance conforms to quality standards and designated timeliness.
• Is available for on-call services as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent) required. Skills Trade Certification is a plus.

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of two to three years experience in building repairs and maintenance or in the specific area of assignment is highly desirable.
• Have general knowledge of the following maintenance trades/skills: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• EPA certification is a plus.
• Perform work outside in all weather conditions and perform physical work, as well as to lift weights of up to 50 pounds