Maintenance Technician

S ummary: Performs maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and other physical structures in accordance with SOPs (standard operating procedures), internal requirements, manufacturer's specifications and safety policies. Paints structures, drywall and plaster, performs masonry work, and repairs plumbing fixtures and woodwork   

Duties and Responsibilities:

  Applies basic and some intermediate skills to perform functions in the execution of existing procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to the position within assigned area  Resolves routine questions and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher levels  Performs preventative maintenance on building systems, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and control systems and related components; tests system competency and component devices and evaluates performance.

Assists management in planning and scheduling preventative maintenance work and recommends approaches to preventative maintenance programs.  Repairs and maintains a variety of facilities systems, components and structures; repairs building plumbing, low-voltage, and line voltage electric systems, door hardware, fire and life safety protection equipment/systems, sprinkler systems, sensors and related hardware and software; constructs and maintains indoor/outdoor facilities, fans, lights and related; conducts structural inspections for safety.  Maintains grounds in clean and orderly manner including mowing, trimming, aerating and fertilizing lawns; sets sprinklers; replaces broken sprinkler heads; adjusts automatic time clocks and system pressure if necessary; weeds; trims tree branches that create hazardous situations; maintains, paints, and repairs fire lanes around buildings and property; may clean debris from grounds, pathways, and parking lots; maintains mowers and other related grounds equipment.  Entry-level job with little or no prior relevant experience  Work is prescribed and completed with close supervision and little autonomy  Duties are clearly defined, and methods and tasks are described in detail  Physical Demands and Abilities   Able to lift up to 35 pounds  Regularly performs repetitive tasks  Regularly possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately  Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus  Education and Experience   High School w/1 + years’ experience or AA/AS/Technical School w/0-1 years’ experience  All Employees Shall:   Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements  Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards  Attend scheduled EH&S training program  Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans  Recommend improved EH&S practices   The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook”.   This Job Description is to serve as a guide.

It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.