Commercial Maintenance Technician

Summary

This position is responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks requiring knowledge of hand tools, power tools and testing diagnostic equipment. This position will complete work orders as assigned in such areas as repair or adjustment of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural systems, tenant requests, and preventative maintenance. Maintenance Techs often work closely with managers to determine the physical needs of buildings. You follow regular inspection schedules for equipment including elevators, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors to comply with local codes. You ensure the building(s) that are maintained meet the local, state, and federal health and disability codes.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in operations and maintenance issues, troubleshooting and problem solving as required.
• Perform building maintenance and electrical work as necessary.
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance on all HVAC equipment.
• Troubleshoot and complete repairs to heat pumps, VAVs, filters, thermostats and controls, chillers, towers, Liebert units, etc. Repair or replace VAV boxes, heat pump units, re-heat coils, unit heaters, motors, or other major systems or components.
• Identify and perform needed plumbing and piping repairs in restrooms, break areas, interior or exterior piping systems and mechanical rooms.
• Maintaining an inventory of equipment such as fire suppression systems, alarm systems, plumbing, electrical wiring, and ventilation systems.
• Ensuring that building codes and regulations are followed by contractors throughout the construction process.
• Performing inspections and maintenance of mechanical systems such as boilers and air conditioning units.
• Perform exterior maintenance work to include shoveling and plowing snow/ice and applying deicer, picking up trash and sweeping, power-washing, and vacuuming curbs, entries, docks, or other areas.
• Ensure all turf and plant areas are watered properly, including monitoring, adjusting, and repairing lawn irrigation systems.
• Perform landscape tasks (or monitor performance of outside contractors) such as planting trees, shrubs, and flowers, weeding, watering, fertilizing, mulching, edging, seeding or sodding, mowing, trimming and pruning.
• Inspecting fire safety equipment and maintaining records of inspection results.
• Preparing reports on building conditions and recommending repairs and renovations as needed.
• Monitoring energy usage and implementing energy conservation measures such as installing energy efficient lighting and furnaces.
• Installing and maintaining security systems such as cameras and access control devices.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions and Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Other duties and activities may be assigned by senior management and essential functions are subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Position Requirements

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent qualification, coupled with a minimum 2 years’ experience in building science, civil engineering, or construction management.

Competencies for this position include:

• Strong knowledge of building trades, cleaning procedures and maintenance.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and practices.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Physically capable and available to work overtime including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Must be well-organized and able to prioritize tasks.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.

Position Preferences

Having an associate degree or equivalent qualification as well as trade school and/or related technical training and continued education.

• Working knowledge of all rules and regulations surrounding commercial property management.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with all levels in the organization.
• Working knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, and related communication tools.
• HVAC Certification.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position that operates within a commercial property, including office space, common areas, resident apartment units, and a maintenance room. Normal days of work are Monday through Friday, however, working outside of normal days and hours are required, depending on workload, on-call status, and project needs. While performing maintenance duties, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; tight spaces; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; plumbing debris; and common household hazards. While in the office, this position routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. The noise in these work environments can range from quiet to loud.

The following physical demands 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. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, ability to climb ladders, and to negotiate work areas under repair. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and/or controls, coupled with the ability to sit, talk, hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must frequently lift and/or move heavy weight up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Personal Work Relationships

Must have the ability to work well with other employees, as well as with the general public, while maintaining a positive attitude at all times.

Travel

Minimal local travel is expected for this position.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is not expected to have supervisory responsibility.

Notification

Keystone has made it a priority to meet with and hire from a diverse pool of candidates. Keystone is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.

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