Facility Maintenance Tech-Apprentice

I KITAGAWA & CO•Hilo, HI

2d•$20 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

The goals of the apprenticeship program are to train the apprentice to gain knowledge and skills to become a Facility Maintenance Technician. The candidate is required to work under the supervision of a Senior Facility Maintenance Technician; must report to duty as scheduled to meet the requirements stated in the Apprenticeship Program Evaluation. The candidate must complete all work assigned by the Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician and/or Supervisor. The candidate will be evaluated and assessed quarterly to determine progress, proficiency, and meeting the career path required for an Facility Maintenance Technician. Areas of training will include, but are not limited to, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical trades work. Learns to operate a variety of maintenance and cleaning tools and equipment; and performs related work as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English.
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, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations; has problem-solving skills.
Manufacturer Training
Maintains a valid driver’s license and cleaning drivers abstract
Basic computer skills
Basic email communications skills

Responsibilities

Works and assists alongside an assigned Facility Maintenance Technician to learn to perform quality facilities maintenance and repairs.
Apprentice technicians need to communicate with their team and demonstrate safety practices and knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations.
Apprentice technicians need to understand and comply with company policies and rules, this includes complying with safety policies and procedures, Safe Driving policies, and with the Safeguard policies.
Assembles, repairs, maintains, and moves furniture, such as desks, cabinets, tables, chairs, shelves, and related fittings and fixtures.
Assists with conducting routine inspections and maintenance of heating, electrical, and air conditioning equipment; replaces filters; identifies and reports more complex maintenance needs to supervisor.
Participates in inspections of facilities and grounds for safety and security; identifies and reports hazardous conditions and facility maintenance needs to supervisor.
Follows safe working practices and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
Assists with structural pest control measures.
Maintains records and logs of daily activities.
Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to chemicals and other hazardous materials.
Reports any deviations to working supervisor.
Performs related duties, as assigned.
Completes assignments dispatched though request system.
Completes and remains current with all mandatory manufacturing, Safety Compliance, security, and Safeguard training.
Maintains a professional appearance.
Keeps work area clean.
Follows policies and procedures to ensure a consistent high level of quality service
Other duties as assigned by the DSD & Facilities Manager, Director of Finance, or President.