Lead Base Building Technician

cw; Rialto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

cw is seeking a Lead Base Building Technician to oversee base building activities and direct two technicians. The role covers troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical and electrical systems, with emphasis on life-safety systems. Strong leadership and safety compliance are essential.

You will inspect HVAC, plumbing, fire alarms, lighting, and power distribution, and perform preventive maintenance on critical equipment while coordinating with client requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related electronics/maintenance education preferred.
• Associates degree in Electronics or Industrial Maintenance encouraged but not required.
• Experience with life-safety systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to run base building activities and track daily work.
• Troubleshoot and repair power distribution, lighting, transformers, and wiring.
• Inspect and perform PM on generators, compressors, water heaters, pumps, and motors.
• Maintain building systems incl. fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Be available for ON CALL duties and possible holidays/weekends.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associates in Electronics or Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Multimeter

Megger

Drills

Saws

Impact drivers

Job description

Lead Base Building Technician

The Lead Base Building Technician will oversee all base building activities and provide direction to two base building technicians while using their working knowledge to troubleshoot, maintain and repair primary base building systems that are mechanical or electrical in nature. Considerable experience in life-safety systems will also be required.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Team member must be able to work in a team-oriented and safety-conscious environment. "Safety First" expectations include, but are not limited to, observation process, and compliance with all company / site safety guidelines and procedures.
• Lead a team to run all base building activities at the site; including tracking their daily work, assigning of tasks and following up on the completion of those tasks to verify they were completed properly and efficiently with little customer impact
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, transformers, and understands wiring methods and materials.
• Ability to inspect and PM generators, compressors, water heaters, pumps, motors, valves, etc.
• Inspects building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Ability to maintain and repair air handling units, exhaust fans, fan coil units, reheat coils, and other associated air handling equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair plumbing systems, breakroom equipment, roofs, drains, windows, doors, gates, bollards and fencing.
• May be required to move furniture, paint, hang pictures or items, or other light upgrades.
• Must understand how to safely use power/shop tools and test equipment not limited to multimeter, megger, drills, saws, impact drives, etc.
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to order parts and facilitate those repair
• Must communicate efficiently to all parties the status of various projects in a timely professional manner
• Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Orders necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks.
• Repairs to be performed in conformance with established standards. Assist in formulating standards / work procedures while performing those duties and provide work order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery.
• Must have the flexibility to work all shifts including holidays and weekends as demanded by the job.
• Report to supervisor/Manager on a regular basis (daily/weekly) on conditions relative to general operations.
• Responsible for participating, seeking and coordinating training and continued professional development in the areas of advancing technology, safety, and general skill improvement for self and team members.
• Available for ON CALL duty on nights, weekends and holidays to address emergencies
• Possible flexible hours to accommodate client needs

Other Essential Functions / Duties:

• Ensures compliance with all company / customer regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Achieve performance expectations set forth as part of performance appraisals to include employee development planning.
• Communications with all team members to support the development of short and long range planning in support of the company's goals and objectives
• Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
• Accurate and timely administrative duties to include, but not limited to, time accounting and work order completion.
• Must maintain positive customer and employee relations. and have attendance within acceptable guidelines

Qualifications:

Education: Possess a high school diploma, GED, or approved equivalent. Associates in Electronics or Industrial Electricity or Industrial Maintenance preferred, but not required.

Preferred Certifications: Universal CFC certification preferred. Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems.

Experience and proficiency in the following areas:

• HVAC and Refrigeration Plumbing Systems
• Fire Alarms and Sprinkler Systems Roof Systems
• Electrical Distribution Carpentry
• Blueprint and electrical schematic reading Industrial Tools
• Preventive and Predictive maintenance procedures Compressed Air Systems
• Knowledge of N.E.C. Knowledge of local and state codes
• Must have working knowledge of the following: proper use of hand/power tools and electrical troubleshooting/diagnostic equipment, shop math, fasteners, measurements, and parts nomenclature.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to reach overhead, kneel, squat, climb steps/ladders and frequently lift