Facilities Equipment Maintenance Technician - Chandler Unified School District

Aramark•Gilbert, AZ

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About The Position

Aramark is seeking an experienced Equipment Maintenance Technician to support preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial and industrial custodial equipment across multiple facilities in Chandler, AZ. This role plays a critical part in ensuring operational reliability by maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical and electrical systems in a facilities maintenance environment. The Equipment Maintenance Technician will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, conduct equipment diagnostics, and respond to service requests in a timely manner. This position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while supporting a broader facilities operations team.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience repairing and maintaining custodial or similar industrial/commercial equipment (diagnostics, mechanical/electrical troubleshooting).
Working knowledge of light plumbing and basic electrical (120V circuits, cord end replacement, switches, solenoids, flow issues).
Ability to read equipment manuals, parts diagrams, and maintenance schedules; comfortable using a CMMS or digital work order system.
Strong customer service, verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license; ability to travel between district sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PathoSans or other on-site generation cleaning systems.
Vendor/parts sourcing experience; cost-reduction mindset.
Prior facilities maintenance exposure.

Responsibilities

Perform routine inspections and scheduled maintenance on custodial equipment and related systems; complete daily/weekly/monthly checklists to keep equipment in safe, serviceable condition.
Maintain PathoSans units to ensure consistent on-site solution generation and uptime.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and basic plumbing issues on custodial equipment and minor appliances; repair or replace components to restore function.
Escalate major maintenance needs and recommend corrective actions when appropriate.
Identify required parts, research alternatives, and execute cost-conscious ordering through approved vendors to reduce turnaround time and total repair costs.
Track spend, warranty usage, and opportunities to minimize equipment downtime.
Provide a friendly, efficient, and positive service experience for site staff and stakeholders; adapt to evolving customer needs and priorities.
Document work performed, parts used, and equipment status; communicate progress, ETAs, and recommendations clearly to site leaders.
Demonstrate safe, efficient use of tools/equipment and follow all facilities safety policies and procedures; wear PPE when required.
Participate in required training and maintain professional competence aligned to departmental commitments.