Maintenance Technician, Now Hiring in Jersey City, NJ!

Maintenance Technician II

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician II performs a variety of maintenance & property operational duties for the Facilities Department and is assigned to work for either the Maintenance Supervisor, Project Manager, or Regional Manager. The Maintenance Technician II is guided by a general knowledge of building trades, carpentry, painting, minor electrical, plumbing, mechanical system repairs, plant maintenance, and the use of tools and basic maintenance supplies.

Shift: Weekdays, Weekends and Evenings (40 hours a week)

WORK PERFORMED

Ø Performs a variety of duties in maintaining, repairing, operating and renovating properties and facilities.

Ø Assists in making decisions on all normal & minor repairs and reports major problems to Supervisor or Director of Facilities.

Ø Installs, maintains & repairs equipment, systems & facilities using power & hand tools and other necessary equipment.

Ø Performs a variety of other semi-skilled and skilled work in various crafts such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, drywall repairs, minor electrical work, floor tile work, masonry, and maintaining simple temperature controls. (Property scope of work/contract will dictate required obligations)

Ø Cleans, lubricates, performs simple repairs of HVAC equipment, sprinkler & standpipe systems, and low voltage electrical equipment.

Ø Analyze basic building system problems, alone or as part of a team.

Ø Responds to emergency problems in the facility and makes emergency repairs as needed.

Ø Performs similar basic maintenance duties on any shift as assigned, and contacts supervisors, skilled trades vendors, or on-call personnel as instructed.

Ø Maintains logs, performs rounds, completes P.M. work orders, tests, and inspections. Makes recommendations for modification or improvement of preventive maintenance systems.

Ø A Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) may or not be applicable to each site. If a CMMS is present, then the work orders will be tracked and maintained utilizing the designated platform. If a CMMS is not present, an electronic filing program must be kept and maintained.

Ø Maintains shops and mechanical areas in a clean and safe manner.

Ø Performs related and other departmental duties as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Required: High school diploma or equivalent – 2 years of trade school or “on the job” related experience – 2 years’ experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or technician in a similar sized institution in an engineering or maintenance occupation. Ability to read, comprehend and transmit complicated detailed instructions in writing and orally.

Equipment, Machine, or Manual Skills Required: General understanding of electro-mechanical equipment. A demonstrated skill in one trade and basic understanding of other trades acquired through similar on-the-job training.

Physical Demands: Sits, stands, bends, kneels, climbs stairs, ladders, and equipment, has good sense of balance to work on heights. Some lifting of medium and/or heavy equipment and tools.

Working Conditions: Some exposure to extreme degrees of heat, noise, dust and dirt areas requiring infection control. Ability to meet deadlines and make sound decisions sometimes under stress. Work whatever hours necessary to maintain facility in safe manner including weekends and nights.

Issues:

All operational issues regarding labor, supplies, equipment, customer relations, etc. must be reported directly to your direct supervisor. Any expenditure for equipment or supplies of any amount must have the expressed authorization of the Regional Manager.

Maintenance personnel is an extension of ESCFederal and the property he/she manages and is expected to conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times.

Responsibilities may be added or deleted at any time at the sole discretion of Senior Management, as deemed necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Education:

- High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person