General Maintenance Technician III - Winston-Salem, NC

VetJobs•Winston-Salem, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Maintenance Technician III performs repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities and on machines and equipment under limited supervision. Work may span carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical work, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. The technician conducts routine, periodic, or special inspections to identify maintenance needs and help prevent breakdowns; uses hand and power tools to test, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment; and works from blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications. The role may include training or checking the work of other facilities staff and providing support, development, or leadership guidance to volunteers. The technician maintains and repairs facilities and properties, addresses minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and structural problems, paints structures and equipment, repairs appliances and equipment, and services boilers, chillers, motors, fans, pumps, and related mechanical equipment. The role may include troubleshooting and repairing building HVAC equipment, estimating project time and material costs, requisitioning supplies and equipment, reviewing maintenance records, and implementing corrective maintenance. Work must comply with established safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. The position requires driving to other locations and may involve on-call duties. This position is on-site in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; a trade license may be required.
At least 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Related experience must include skill and knowledge in painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work.
Current valid driver's license and good driving record required.
Basic writing and communication skills.
Ability to work on a team.
May be required to have basic computer skills.
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and work with a variety of chemicals and solvents.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds unassisted; objects over 100 pounds may require assistance or a powered industrial truck.
Previous truck and/or bus driving experience is desirable.
May have on-call duties.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to learn.
Familiarity with technology and comfort using it.
Handyman experience.
Experience working with vendors and outside contractors.
Good work ethic.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair organizational facilities and properties, including correcting minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and structural problems.
Paint structures and equipment as needed and document installations and repairs as required by regulatory agencies.
Repair appliances and equipment, and operate and service boilers, chillers, motors, fans, pumps, and related mechanical equipment.
Estimate time and material costs for projects and requisition new supplies and equipment.
Review maintenance records for recurring deficiencies and plan and implement corrective maintenance or repairs.
Troubleshoot and repair building HVAC-related equipment as needed.
Perform work in accordance with established safety procedures and applicable operating procedures and regulations.
Drive vehicles to other locations.
Conduct inspections and use hand and power tools to test, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair machinery and equipment.
May train or check the work of other facilities staff and provide support, development, or leadership guidance to volunteers.