Maintenance Technician-FT

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment across multiple sites. You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to emergencies, and support safety and efficiency in daily operations.

You must read manuals, interpret work orders, and lift up to 75 pounds while standing or walking for long periods. A valid driver’s license is required for travel between facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• General repair and equipment maintenance knowledge.
• Must be able to read and interpret instruction manuals and work orders.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 75 pounds.
• Able to stand or walk for long periods and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs during production times at multiple facilities.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of machines and HVAC equipment.
• Read equipment manuals and interpret work orders to perform required maintenance.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean, orderly work areas.
• Be on-call for weekends as needed.

Skills

Reading and writing to manuals

Independent work

On-call readiness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electric meters

Material handling equipment

Heavy equipment

Balers/Compactors

Tow motors

Ladders

Job description

DEPARTMENT: MaintenanceREPORTS TO: Maintenance SupervisorFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptJOB SUMMARY:Responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment. Maintain said equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems, while assuring processes to support the achievement of the store's business goals and objectives.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain and enhance production machines and equipment and ensure the facilities are operating safely and efficiently.Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs at multiple facilities during production times and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during service.Perform mechanical skills including, but not limited to; mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, trouble shooting and repair of production machines, installation of equipment, carpentry, servicing and maintaining HVAC equipment.Read and interpret equipment manuals for proper installation and maintenance. Evaluate and interpret work orders to perform required maintenance and service.Diagnose problems and be capable of making decisions to replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments to ensure equipment can be operated safely.Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and store facilities.Perform a variety of plumbing, maintenance and carpentry functions.Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, material handling equipment, heavy equipment, balers, compactors, and tow motors while performing duties.Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas. Be aware of customer traffic and respect customer interests.Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.Must be on call for a weekend occasionally (possibly every 8 weeks or so)SUPPLEMENTAL JOB:General housekeeping of work areasCare and organization of service vehicleMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Requires a high school diploma/GEDMust have general knowledge of general repair and equipment maintenance.Must be highly motivated and be able to work independently.Must be capable of reading and writing to interpret instruction manuals and work orders.Must have valid driver’s license.Must be able to lift and move objects up to 75 pounds consistently with heavier weight necessary at times.Must be capable of standing or walking for long periods of time.Must be capable of driving to multiple locations and or driving for long periods of time.Must be capable of climbing ladders to repair equipment or replace light.Must be capable of working on roof tops.