Maintenance Technician

Artcraft Management Inc.; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Artcraft Management Inc. in Suffolk, VA is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to support preventative maintenance and repair tasks across building systems.

The role involves assisting with repairs to appliances, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry components on-site in a facilities setting. You will work with HVAC, electrical, plumbing trades, read plans, maintain logs, and follow OSHA safety rules to ensure safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related experience may suffice.
• HVAC certification Types I and II; valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to follow safety rules per OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance personnel with repairs and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Retrieve tools, parts and supplies; clean and organize work areas.
• Repair appliances, HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems; follow specifications.
• Read blueprints/plans to determine materials and procedures; maintain logs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools operation

Safety compliance

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC certification Types I & II

Virginia Driver’s License

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting other maintenance personnel in preventative maintenance and repair assignments by performing the following duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Retrieves tools, parts and supplies.
• Cleans assigned work areas.
• Checks, troubleshoots, and makes repairs of appliances, air conditioners, heaters, electrical and mechanical, plumbing systems installed in, or pertinent to utility and construction type facilities.
• Assists maintenance personnel in completion of maintenance and repair duties, clean up assigned work areas.
• Determines from blueprints, drawings, plans, sketches, and other specifications or from personal knowledge, type, and quantities of material and equipment required. Selects and facilitates efficient work procedures.
• Repairs or replaces floors, ceilings, sills, joists, rafters, siding, roofing, stairways, doors, door hardware, windows, screens and glass, and other general building maintenance items.
• Sharpens, cleans, stores, lubricates, adjusts, and performs repairs on tools and equipment. Has a thorough understanding of how to operate hand tools, power tools and equipment. Must be able to follow procedures for maintaining equipment used on the job.
• Repairs and replaces piping systems and fixtures, including but not limited to unclogging drains toilets, and other fixtures.
• Examines and repairs electrical circuits and components.
• Repairs damaged plaster/drywall surfaces of walls and ceilings matching existing surfaces. Repairs damaged concrete and other masonry defects.
• Repairs and paints required areas.
• Examines, diagnoses, and repairs all components of major appliances.
• Diagnoses and evaluates problem, applies chemicals as instructed by chemical manufacturer, using proper safety and application equipment. Maintains accurate records and logs.
• Maintains pools, including chemicals, circulation/filtration system, safety equipment and rules and regulations according to established guidelines.
• Picks up trash and debris on a daily basis as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required:
• Technical training in one or more trades, and HVAC certification, Types 1 and 2. Possession of valid Virginia Driver’s License and proof of insurance.
• Other skills required:
  • Must possess mechanical aptitude.
  • Must follow safety rules and regulations according to established OSHA and Artcraft Management, Inc. guidelines.

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassmentfree environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization’s strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to taste or smell
• Occasionally exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts
• Frequently/ work in high, precarious places
• Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Frequently exposure to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposure to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
• Occasionally exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderateThe employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Additional remarks regarding work environment: The employee is regularly in a shop environment with adequate light, moderate noise levels and ventilation; however this job may require the employee to work in potentially hazardous areas such as enclosed spaces, roof tops, heights above 6'; and be exposed to outdoor elements of wind rain and summer heat. Frequent and regular repetitive movements required using wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Maintenance repair equipment, automobile.