Facilities Technician

Under the general supervision of the Director of Logistics and External Relations, the Facilities Technician performs a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds of various facilities. 

One primary goals of Superior Air-Ground Ambulance to provide high quality support to the employees it serves. Such a level of quality depends ultimately on the staff's desire and ability to work together, individually, and as a team. The employee is expected to be professional, punctual, maintain regular attendance, cooperative, organized, and enthusiastic at all times.

• Develop and implement a facility management program including preventative maintenance and life-cycle requirements
• Conduct and document regular facilities inspections to include picture reports
• Ensure compliance with health, safety standards and industry codes
• Allocate and manage facility space for maximum efficiency
• Supervise maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment
• Oversee facility refurbishment and renovations
• Plan and manage facility central services such as security, cleaning, waste disposal and parking
• Obtain quotes and tenders from vendors and suppliers
• Calculate and compare costs for goods and services to maximize cost-effectiveness
• Negotiate and manage contracts to optimize delivery and cost saving
• Manage contractor and vendor relationships
• Manage and review service contracts to ensure facility management needs are being met
• Check completed work by contractors and vendors and authorize step payments when warranted
• Verify payment and invoicing match contract pricing
• Ensure efficient utilization of facility maintenance staff
• Generate and present regular reports and reviews of facility-related budgets, finances, contracts, expenditures and purchases including estimated major upcoming repairs
• Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives
• Advise on and monitor energy efficiency
• Assure security of the facility
• Respond to facility and equipment alarms and system failures even during off hours when situations warrant them
• Provide prompt response to requests and issues from facility occupants
• Work within budget constraints

·   Knowledge of principles and practices of project management

·   Knowledge of principles and practices of business administration

·   Knowledge of financial principles and practices

·   Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems

·   Knowledge of procurement and contracts

·   Knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations

·   Experience in construction, maintenance and all facets of facility operation

·   Supervisory experience

·   Computer and systems knowledge 

Physical Requirements:
 

·    Occasionally:  kneeling, stooping, stretching, bending, leaning; must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

·    Frequently:  hearing/listening, clear speech, reaching, touching, typing

·    Prompt and regular attendance at work.

·    Ability to perform visual inspections.

·    Must have a valid driver’s license.

Working Environment:
 

Works outdoors and indoors with occasional exposure to hazardous conditions and to blood/body fluids, fumes/odors, extended day, and temperature changes.  Frequently works with others, face-to-face contact with others with exposure to noise, mechanical equipment, and electrical equipment.

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