Maintenance Tech

EMCOR Facilities Services; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc. in Suffolk, VA, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support on-site operations and ensure quality workmanship.

The role focuses on general upkeep of facilities, including building interiors and exterior grounds, with emphasis on safety, reliability, and customer service. The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of hands-on facilities experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to read safety and maintenance manuals.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or higher required.
• 3–5 years in facilities maintenance.
• Must be US citizen or able to obtain eligibility.
• Valid US driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Site Supervisor to determine service needs.
• Perform general maintenance on facility equipment and buildings.
• Repair walls, floors, doors, and perform painting touch-ups.
• Repair plumbing tasks and landscape maintenance as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Table saw

Circular saw

Router

Drill press

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

EMCOR Facilities Services has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Technician in Suffolk, VA. The Technician will report daily to the EMCOR Site Supervisor and support him to provide quality workmanship and high work standards to maintain a professional working environment. Primary responsibilities of this position are to be responsible for the general maintenance needs at the facility and performing general maintenance to equipment as required. Knowledge of wood working tools such as table saws, circular saws, router and drill press is a plus. Must be capable of building small wood items such as platforms, monitor frames and shipping crates. Must be able to perform QC inspections of other trades and perform various general tasks as assigned. Qualified applicants must be a US Citizen, possess a valid driver's license, work Mon-Thurs 10 hour shifts and have at least 3 to 5 years of hands on experience in facilities maintenance and dealing with a wide range of general type services. Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively daily with Site Supervisor or client Facility Manager to determine service needs. Coordinates and supervise client sub-contractors while performing service on site. Maintain a strict PM schedule.
• Performs a wide variety of general corrective maintenance work request. R epairs of Walls, Floors, Doors and any painting and touch up work for beautification of facility.
• Repair and unclog toilets, urinals, replace and maintain electric valve assemblies and repair/maintain sensors for automatic flush kits, as well as all other plumbing related to the facility.
• Responsible for exterior landscape clean/touch up and maintaining specific areas clean and free of debris. Exterior daily inspections of landscape, parking area, parking lots, bollards, lighting, etc.
• Must be able to repair cabinets, doors including closure devices, repair and paint walls and replace carpet squares. Capable of building small wood items such as platforms, monitor frames and shipping crates.
• Attends weekly toolbox safety meetings with Site Supervisor and other associates. Utilizes mandatory safety equipment to perform tasks. Obtains and completes EFS required training.
• Secondary responsibilities include having the knowledge to oversee the daily operations, daily communication with the client, building automation adjustments and managing the maintenance/repair needs at the facility.

Qualifications

Education

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

HS Diploma

Business Experience

(prior years work/related experience)

3 – 5 years of experience related to facility maintenance.

Licenses/Certifications

Valid US driver's license

Must have an active Secret Security Clearance or ability to apply/obtain upon start date.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of organization.

Technical Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to perform various general type maintenance tasks.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence utilizing basic computer skills and ability to communicate via email and internet use.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills. Must have the ability to repair walls, floors, doors and any painting and touch up work for beautification of facility.
• Must have the knowledge to oversee the daily operations, daily communication with the client and managing the crew's workload during