Facility Mechanic

gategroup•Newark, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. The Facilities Maintenance Technician's primary role is to perform various skilled and semiskilled tasks to maintain a 24/7 facilities operation. Responsibilities include maintaining the mechanical, electrical, and life safety equipment as well as, the appearances of the facilities and grounds at various property locations. The position also assists with scheduling and overseeing the work performed by various contractors ensuring they use safe practices, do quality work and clean up their work area. Therefore, this person must be self directed and be able to prioritize. Reporting to the Hub GM the Lead, Facilities Maintenance Technician's primary role is to perform various skilled and semiskilled tasks to maintain a 24/7 facilities operation. Responsibilities include maintaining the mechanical, electrical, and life safety equipment as well as, the appearances of the facilities and grounds at various property locations. The position also assists with scheduling and overseeing the work performed by various contractors ensuring they use safe practices, do quality work and clean up their work area. This person must be self-directed and be able to prioritize.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or Related work experience.
Requires at least 7-10 years of recent related experience
Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
Ability to work well with others within a culturally diverse environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Basic computer skills required.
Working knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems.
Must pass company testing for welder.
Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics
Sheet metal mechanic.
Ability to obtain Airport Transport Authority badge required.
Ability to obtain Customs Seal for Airport Transport Authority badge required
Has certification in at least one area Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC
Effective communication skills

Responsibilities

Schedules, oversees and may assist assigned contractors ensuring the safety, quality and cleanliness of work performed.
Escorts contractors in critical areas when required.
Performs building repairs including drywall, paint, wall-covering, ceiling tile and grid, carpet and tile flooring, door and door hardware.
Performs plumbing repairs including faucets, sinks, urinals, toilets, drains, and valves.
Performs exterior repairs including but not limited to irrigation, signs, fence, roof, and metal siding.
Performs daily site inspections of the facilities and mechanical equipment to ensure proper operation.
Performs preventive maintenance to building systems and equipment as assigned and creates equipment check sheets as requested.
Provides a report to the Maintenance Coordinator noting any problems found.
Performs repairs of Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, which may include heating boilers, air conditioning units, VAV boxes, exhaust fans, building automation controls and filter replacement.
Performs electrical repairs, such as replacing lamps, ballasts, switches, receptacles, cord caps, wiring of single and three phase motors, and installation of circuits.
Manages work requests, creates spreadsheets for and maintains an inventory of tools and supplies, creates online purchase orders for parts and supplies as required.
Manages office furniture reconfigurations, furniture moves and office moves, as requested.