Maintenance Tech

Budd Group•High Point, NC

19d

About The Position

The General Maintenance Technician I assists with a variety of building maintenance tasks spanning multiple construction trades. The role requires tactful, effective, and courteous interactions with coworkers, management, and customers. The technician performs assigned work orders safely, promptly, and to a high standard, and supports preventive maintenance efforts to improve the reliability of critical equipment. The position involves routine building repairs and maintenance, including minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, lighting, and structural repairs. The technician maintains accurate work-order records for materials and labor, communicates when work requires outside expertise, and may work with or escort contractors, vendors, suppliers, or inspectors. The schedule is generally routine but may change; the technician may be assigned evening and weekend work, share on-call emergency maintenance duty, and work overtime without notice. Time off may be offered or required within the same pay period to meet budget demands. The employee must be able to work independently or as part of a team, follow oral and written instructions, safely use tools and supplies, and carry, extend, and climb ladders. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus a one-year college or technical-school certificate, one year of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination. A minimum of one year of maintenance-role experience and working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, lighting, and electrical repairs are required. The work involves standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. The employee may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions, including AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. Noise levels are usually moderate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least one year of experience working in a maintenance role.
Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, lighting, and electrical repair skills.
Ability to work tactfully, effectively, and courteously with coworkers, management, and customers.
Ability to work with tools and supplies necessary to complete tasks and projects.
Ability to maintain accurate records of work-order materials and labor.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to carry, extend, and safely climb ladders.
Ability to stand, walk, handle objects, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability and willingness to work assigned evenings and weekends, share emergency on-call duty, and work overtime when required.
Ability to follow safety requirements, including lockout/tagout, and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist with evaluating, repairing, and performing minor plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work in the building.
Perform plumbing repairs involving toilets, urinals, sinks, and faucets.
Perform electrical repairs involving switches, receptacles, lighting, and breakers; assist with wiring issues such as resetting tripped breakers.
Perform HVAC maintenance, including changing filters and belts and carrying out preventive maintenance on equipment.
Communicate with the maintenance supervisor about work requiring outside expert assistance.
Perform a wide variety of general building maintenance repairs and services.
Use the tools and supplies necessary to complete assigned tasks and projects.
Perform basic carpentry repairs and prepare and paint surfaces.
Receive and complete work orders, maintaining accurate records of materials and labor.
Interact pleasantly with employees and clients and complete work with attention to detail, ensuring potential hazards or warning signs are not overlooked.
Assist with routine building maintenance and structural repairs, including windows, doors, and walls.
Address potential safety hazards to help avoid injuries.
Safely replace lighting ballasts and lamps.
Follow safety requirements, including lockout/tagout procedures, and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Complete assigned work orders safely, on time, and to a high quality standard.
Support the preventive maintenance program with resources, ideas, and knowledge to improve critical-equipment reliability.
Be prepared and available for evening and weekend assignments when schedules change.
Share on-call duty for emergency maintenance.
Maintain the company vehicle, including refueling, reporting mechanical issues, and completing and submitting monthly vehicle inspection forms.
Carry, extend, and climb ladders safely.
Work independently or as part of a team and follow oral and written instructions.
Work with or escort contractors, vendors, suppliers, or inspectors as requested.
Work overtime when required without notice; time off may be offered or required within the same pay period to meet budget demands.