General Maintenance Technician I

Job Description

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Job Title: General Maintenance Technician I
Location: Mobile, AL 36610
Pay: $23-$25hr
Schedule: Mon-Fri 1st Shift

Job Summary:
In a safe, efficient, and professional manner the Maintenance Technician I completes required PM's and repairs on commercial and industrial facility equipment. The technician is an excellent communicator and has exceptional follow through capabilities. This is an entry level maintenance role. Primary duties will be picking up trash, eye wash station and fire extinguisher inspections and light plumbing.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Abides by all safety guidelines including OSHA regulations, lock-out/tag-out, etc
Conducts "shift rounds" (regular checks of systems and equipment to identify issues, and document systems and equipment performance).
Maintains, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs on equipment. At times, working with guidance of more experienced techs. For example:

• Inspection/evaluation may include measurement of operating characteristics such as speeds, pressures, vacuum, or vibration; and features such as wear, replacement of expendables (i.e. belts, hoses, fluids, filters, etc.).
• Preventative maintenance may include tasks such as filter changes, condenser cleaning, oil changes, machinery lubing and greasing.

Repairs could include tasks like routine cleaning/patching/painting buildings, basic repairs to equipment including small plumbing and simple electrical repairs; might include addressing client concerns with lighting, etc.
Documents work results in the CMMS, analyzes findings and recommends updates to PM list
Communicates effectively with coworkers and customer staff; assuring that all aspects of a work request are understood. This includes ensuring the customer is adequately informed about work status and expected completion dates
Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the Site Manager
May provide guidance to Sub-Contractors of facilities services

Qualifications:
High School diploma (or equivalent) required, preference given to those with some undergraduate trade or business school training.
Some experience using hand tools, working in roles that require physical labor including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry concepts is referred.
Must possess a valid driver's license
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or graphic form. Key elements include the ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to send/receive emails and be able to manage an email box. Must be able to operate the work order system.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and/or employees
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to use hand and small power tools
Able to disassemble/reassemble basic fixtures and equipment
Able to demonstrate basic plumbing and carpentry skills
Ability to perform basic mechanical repairs to buildings and equipment
Able to competently operate a forklift, scissor lift, and aerial lift
Ability to operate a personal computer, cell phone; and/or electronic tablet
Able to function with dynamic priorities, adapting to changing customer expectations and completing work requests efficiently with high quality standards. This may include taking the initiative to productively manage unexpected downtime, remaining productive while contributing to high quality results.
May need to support non-customary schedules and weekend work
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

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