Facility Specialist, Maintenance Tech

DSV•Fort Worth, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Specialist, Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the safe and efficient condition of the facility and its equipment. The role performs maintenance and simple repairs involving plumbing, carpentry, painting, mechanical, electrical, and custodial work, and may perform or manage employees carrying out general maintenance. The technician may also assist other departments and perform other assigned duties, relying on instructions and established procedures for daily tasks. The position carries out routine and long-term preventive maintenance on building and equipment systems, collaborates with site management on inspections, and helps keep systems at optimum operating levels. It inspects, maintains, and repairs the building and equipment; supports daily operation of building and material-handling equipment; and reports problems. The technician identifies and corrects safety hazards, maintains a safe work site, helps diagnose problems and recommend solutions, and performs emergency repairs to facility equipment and furnishings. The role may involve operating forklifts and other material-handling or facility equipment, along with common hand and power tools. It also includes grounds maintenance as assigned and responsibility for workplace housekeeping and compliance with company procedures, site policies, safety rules, and OSHA/MSDS standards. Work takes place in a warehouse with temperatures that may range from mild to moderate in warmer and colder months. A flexible and on-call schedule may be required as dictated by business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of general facilities, systems maintenance, and repair work experience and/or other training; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Basic computer skills.
Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
English reading, writing, and verbal skills; basic reading and writing skills.
Basic math skills.
Ability to troubleshoot general maintenance and service problems.
Ability to read and follow manufacturer's instruction manuals.
Ability to identify problems or potential problems and take initiative to correct them.
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or within a group.
Strong leadership skills and ability to coach and develop others.
Ability to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work a flexible and on-call schedule as dictated by business needs, whether mandatory or voluntary.
Ability to work in unregulated warehouse temperatures that may range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of methods, practices, and tools related to facilities and systems maintenance and repair, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
Prior or current experience using material-handling equipment.

Responsibilities

Maintain the condition of the building and equipment, and perform or manage general maintenance and simple repairs.
Execute and maintain preventive maintenance systems for buildings and equipment, including routine and long-term maintenance.
Collaborate with site management on inspections of material-handling equipment, heating and cooling systems, mechanical and electrical systems, and plumbing.
Inspect, maintain, and repair the building and equipment to support daily operations.
Maintain equipment, report building or equipment problems, and assist in identifying problem sources and recommending resolutions.
Identify, report, and correct safety hazards; ensure a safe work site during repairs and maintenance.
Inspect, diagnose, and make emergency repairs to equipment and furnishings within the facility.
Use judgment and discretion to determine work methods and priorities for assignments and repairs.
Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with prescribed work methods and Basic Safety Forklift Guidelines; maintain an active forklift certification.
Perform or assist with grounds maintenance as assigned.
Keep the warehouse and work area organized and clean, and comply with standard operating procedures, company and site policies, safety and work rules, and OSHA/MSDS standards.
Assist other departments and perform other job-related duties as assigned.