Facilities Maintenance Technician

Suncast Hiring Team•Batavia, IL

12d•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Suncast Corporation is hiring experienced Facilities Maintenance Technicians for a long-term growth opportunity. This role is for an ambitious, career-minded individual interested in a career with a major manufacturer of consumer products. The Facilities Maintenance Technician must be fully capable of facilities maintenance and be skilled in related trades such as sheet metal work, welding, carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing, and basic HVAC. This employee must be extremely versatile and capable of working with minimum supervision. In addition, he or she may lead other maintenance technicians to complete complex tasks.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent preferred.
Technical training or experience in trades such as carpentry, sheet metal work, welding, or plumbing desired.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in basic English.
Ability to write simple correspondence in English.
Ability to speak clearly with coworkers and supervisors.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to learn to use basic Microsoft computer programs.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma is a strong plus.
Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and plan projects to complete assigned tasks.
Plan and perform carpentry jobs in the facility, including using hand tools and power tools.
Plan and perform masonry repairs, including repairing wall damage, removing nonstructural walls, and installing nonstructural walls.
Plan and build framework for structures, and install sub-floor and finished floor according to specification.
Install interior trim and hardware as required, including kick plates and locks.
Plan and perform metal working jobs, including using a metal shear, brake press, and rivet gun. Basic welding may be required. Finish surfaces by trimming, filing, grinding, buffing, and painting.
Paint machinery and surfaces, including laying drop cloths, removing switch plates, taping trim, and preparing the surface according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Install and repair plumbing, including installing fixtures, fitting pipes, joining pipes, unclogging drains, and fixing leaks.
Perform basic repairs to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, including replacing blowers, installing ducts, cleaning ducts, replacing filters, and resetting switches.
Perform electrical repairs and installation and troubleshoot electrical problems, including running conduit, pulling new wiring circuits, installing related electrical components, moving equipment, and re-installing.
Mix and pour concrete. Drill and remove concrete.
Assist with the training and development of less experienced Maintenance Technicians.
Trained in LOTO and High Voltage.
Stay informed of new technology, methods, and materials within the field.
Support and comply with all Suncast safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping methods always, including LOTO and arc flash policies.