Maintenance Technician

We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow's demands.

SUMMARY

Responsible for performing extensive preventative maintenance, repair procedures, building, equipment, machinery, grounds, and other company facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Performs independently preventative maintenance work on all equipment
• Assists in special projects for maintenance
• Independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from manager.
• Maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures, including sinks, toilets, faucets, dispensers, and fountains
• Operating a variety of mechanical tools and equipment such as drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, sewer augers, and various hand tools required for carpentry, plumbing, and maintenance skills
• Maintains all records related to all vendors, jobs, quotes, and equipment
• Performs custodial-related duties necessary to maintain the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of buildings and grounds
• Inspects facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented
• Advises and/or responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis as needed
• Manages inventory of hand tools and ordering supplies as needed
• Reliable attendance is a must
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, regulations, and strategies to promote a safe environment.
• Basic Language Skills - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Basic Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Intermediate Reasoning Skills - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills - MS Word
• Other Skills - Ability to perform semi-skilled building maintenance and repair work

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• HS Diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years' experience in the field of general maintenance and repairs, including at least 3 years' experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical repair and air conditioning
• Forklift certification

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Does not supervise staff

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Visual Acuity, Seeing, Hearing, Talking, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Grasping, Use of Fingers, Repetitive Motions
• Ability to operate equipment as needed: forklift (certified, as needed)
• Ability to use tools required for building/custodial maintenance, construction and repair work, various hand tools both powered and manual
• Ability to work in elevations greater than 20 feet

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions
• Loud Noise, Mechanical Hazards, Electrical Hazards, Chemical Hazards, Dusts, Odors

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Employee will follow all Environmental Health and Safety rules that are set forth by the company. Completion of 30 hours OSHA course.

• Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Vision, Dental, and More) starting day 1
• Free onsite clinic
• Free life insurance
• 401k match up to 4%
• Paid time off and 11 holidays.

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