Facility Mechanic

gategroup•Newark, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Mechanic performs skilled and semiskilled maintenance tasks to support a 24/7 facilities operation. The role maintains mechanical, electrical, and life safety equipment, as well as the appearance of facilities and grounds across property locations. It also schedules and oversees contractor work, ensuring safe practices, quality work, and cleanup. The person in this role must be self-directed and able to prioritize. Responsibilities include building, plumbing, exterior, HVAC, and electrical repairs; daily inspections and preventive maintenance; reporting problems to the Maintenance Coordinator; managing work requests and inventories; creating purchase orders; and coordinating office furniture and office moves. The position reports to the Hub GM and is based at 855 Woodruff Ln, Elizabeth, NJ 07201. Travel is up to 10%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or related work experience.
At least 7–10 years of recent related experience.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work well with others in a culturally diverse environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Basic computer skills.
Working knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems.
Must pass company testing for welder.
Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.
Sheet metal mechanic skills.
Ability to obtain an Airport Transport Authority badge.
Ability to obtain a Customs Seal for the Airport Transport Authority badge.
Certification in at least one area: plumbing, electrical, or HVAC.
Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

Schedule, oversee, and sometimes assist contractors, ensuring safety, quality, and cleanliness; escort contractors in critical areas when required.
Perform building repairs, including drywall, paint, wall covering, ceiling tile and grid, carpet and tile flooring, doors, and door hardware.
Perform plumbing repairs involving faucets, sinks, urinals, toilets, drains, and valves.
Perform exterior repairs, including irrigation, signs, fences, roofs, and metal siding.
Conduct daily inspections of facilities and mechanical equipment to verify proper operation.
Perform preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment as assigned, and create equipment check sheets when requested.
Report problems found to the Maintenance Coordinator.
Repair HVAC systems and components, including heating boilers, air conditioning units, VAV boxes, exhaust fans, building automation controls, and filters.
Perform electrical repairs, including replacing lamps, ballasts, switches, receptacles, and cord caps; wiring single- and three-phase motors; and installing circuits.
Manage work requests, maintain tool and supply inventories and related spreadsheets, and create online purchase orders for parts and supplies as required.
Coordinate office furniture reconfigurations, furniture moves, and office moves as requested.