Maintenance Facility Technician

Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The essential
functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs skilled building maintenance work in light electrical, electronics, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioning), carpentry, plumbing, and specialty systems
• Reviews work orders, identifies material and equipment needs for each assigned project, troubleshoots facility and maintenance issues, and resolves problems with costeffective solutions.
• Performs repairs, preventive maintenance, and component replacement on plumbing, electrical security, mechanical systems, and facility systems.
• Performs maintenance and repairs within the scope of authority, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; notifies supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority.
• Operates a variety of specialized equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Maintains records of services performed, and time and material costs.
• Controls work site to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed and that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition, reports problems and emergency situations.
• Inspects facilities and identifies operational problems and maintenance issues; verifies that facilities are clean, safe, secure, and in compliance with state and Federal regulations and FMD standards.
• May assists in training staff in proper methods and procedures.
• Evaluates FMD operations and building management systems, and recommend system improvements, and environmentally responsible and resourceefficient building management techniques.
• Supports the relationship between the Patten Companies and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with vendors, visitors, and staff; promotes the Company goals and priorities, and complies with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of workrelated issues and Company information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• operating and maintaining tools, equipment, and materials in a safe and effective manner. 
• identifying and evaluating unsafe conditions and mechanical issues.
• troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, and maintaining electromechanical, HVAC, power, security, fire suppression, water treatment, plumbing, and specialty equipment and components.
• making operating adjustments and repairs to building system components and equipment.
• reading designs, estimates, plans, and specifications for building systems and projects.
• using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• planning and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• estimating time, labor, and material requirements for projects.
• promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• using a computer and related software applications; and establishing and maintaining effective relationships with coworkers and others.

Ability to:

• estimate the time and cost of the repairs.
• perform small equipment/engine repair and maintenance, including troubleshooting for minor repairs.
• determine mechanical repair needs.
• prepare and maintain all related records and reports
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, vendors, clients, and the public.
• communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisors, the public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work assignments.
• follow oral and written instructions and standing procedures.