Maintenance Technician

Gilbane Development; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Profit-sharing/401k plan

Education investment through Gilbane University

Job summary

Gilbane Development in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is hiring a Maintenance Technician responsible for building maintenance and management of systems including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, strong communication skills, and general maintenance knowledge.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, technical school certification, and a valid driver's license. Gilbane offers competitive benefits, including health and welfare and a profit-sharing plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance engineering experience.
• Proven knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical technical terms.
• Strong knowledge of building trade tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise vendors and subcontractors as needed.
• Maintain preventive maintenance and overall schedules.
• Operate and manage Building Management Systems.

Skills

General maintenance skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Team player

Multi-tasking skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with technical school certification

Tools

Building trade tools

Job description

Overview

Gilbane Development Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for all daily physical building-related activities. This team member will be directly responsible to implement and maintain the energy management, preventive maintenance, quality standards, operating objectives, and goals of the owner. These tasks must be performed in a manner that not only protects, but also maximizes the value of the property.

Responsibilities

Maintenance and Operations

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise vendors and subcontractors as needed.
• Maintain preventive maintenance and overall schedules.
• Responsible for instituting and managing maintenance and operational best practices for all buildings, grounds and operating systems.
• Understand OSHA, other regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices to insure compliance with work and testing being performed by maintenance personnel, vendors and subcontractors.
• Operate and manage all aspects of the Building Management Systems (HVAC, lighting control, security and life safety).
• Manage usage and procurement to insure utility optimization.

Project Systems

Team member must operate, test, maintain and restore to working order any component of the systems used within the property, including but not limited to:

• Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Plumbing
• Electrical and Lighting Systems
• Structural
• Life Safety Systems

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ Maintenance engineering experience with knowledge of commercial, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• High school diploma or equivalent with technical school certification
• General maintenance skills in carpentry, painting, locksmithing, etc.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Proven knowledge of technical terms used in HVAC, plumbing and/or electrical
• Strong knowledge of building trade tools and equipment
• Good verbal communication skills and written communication skills in English and customer service skills
• Must be a good team player with multi-tasking skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent attendance record and willingness to work a flexible schedule which may include after hours and/or on-call duties

Compensation

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit‑sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Physical Demands

Gilbane is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.