General Maintenance Technician

GENERAL MAINTENANCE- SKILLED TRADES TECHNICIAN (FREDERICK)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Main responsibilities daily will be maintenance of the property in its entirety.

• Handles special work assignments, projects, and trouble calls while on shift.

• Inspect all areas of the building(s) and report deficiencies as well as suggestions for improvement

• Evaluate and complete moderate repairs for common element space systems and maintenance to plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems

• Conducts and documents regular facility inspections.

• Oversee and inspect the work of contractors, vendors, and trade workers

• Communicates well and works closely with vendors, contractors and with the management team to ensure the needs of the occupants in the space are up to required standards

• Manages and reviews service contracts.

• Review and coordinate work assignments; plan work to be performed and obtain necessary tools, equipment, and materials

• Handle appliance repairs in break areas and various offices. In addition, perform maintenance and repair to commercial ice machines, water fountains, coffee machines, etc.

• Perform carpentry related repairs which includes: taping, sanding, painting, fixing doors, windows, and light fixtures.

• If entire replacement is required of doors and windows shall be subcontractor to specialized trades.

• Repair and maintain exterior and interior premises, i.e., interior painting and drywall repairs, hanging wall furnishings, wall repair, minor barricade preparation, sign maintenance/cleaning,

door and lock repairs, cleaning of spills and moving of furniture as directed by client.

• Repair of building furnishings, maintain building storage areas, repairing and maintaining bathroom partitions and amenities, maintain exterior painting, minor maintenance interior and exterior décor.

• Assist in light cleaning and upkeep of the facility as needed

• Assist in maintaining the on-site parking lots and walkways in the winter

• Inventory and order preparation for maintenance supplies

• Assists in the receiving of deliveries of site supplies and equip.

• Administer necessary inventory control programs to ensure adequate spare parts and material inventories

• Ensures security and emergency preparedness procedures are implemented properly.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years HVAC and related trades experience with supervisory responsibility in an industrial, life sciences, medical office building, hospital, retail/mixed-use, high-rise residential or commercial office setting performing the operation, installation and maintenance of building systems with an in-depth technical understanding and knowledge of all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems.

• Ability to read and analyze Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing drawings

• Knowledge and understanding of all applicable practices/techniques, laws, project controls, and environmental regulations

• Familiar with Energy Management System (EMS)/programming, fire alarm systems, and Building

Management Systems

• Strong formal knowledge of operational and technical skills and will be accountable for staff performance and execution of assignments.

• Coordination of preventive maintenance schedules and the ability to assess and prioritize immediate needs.

• General knowledge of the facilities management financial reporting with primary focus on repair and maintenance expenses

• Ability to perform functions as required for daily work in Microsoft office suite programs

• Ability to work as a user in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

• State Issued Driver's License and good driving record

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Organizational Skills- Ability to handle multiple tasks, manage time effectively, establish workflow priorities and work independently

• Interpersonal Skills- Ability to physically perform duties at the speed, mobility and force necessary to the task

• Communication Proficiency- Excellent oral communication skills

• Intermediate technical capability to use BAS, email, work order platform(s) a

• Technical Proficiency- Must possess appropriate and competitive level of experience and education/training to perform the job

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Vocational/Technical training certificate(s)
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of four years of related experience and/or trade school training.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

• Universal Technician for CFC's depending on market licensure requirements or any similar

combination of education or experience

• OSHA-10, OSHA-30, LEED Certification

• State of Maryland Stationary Engineers License of any Grade or any other state regulated trades license.

• Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair

• Building Automation System Controls such as: Tridium/Jace, Niagara AX & N4 Technical Certifications, Niagara AX Developer Cert, Niagara N4 Advanced Technical Cert, DistechGFX Engineering, Johnson Controls PCV/G Engineering, Honeywell Spyder Engineering, Square D VFD, Trane Building Automation System Controls, etc.