General Maintenance Technician III

Amentum

86d

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a General Maintenance Technician III for our industrial maintenance team in Ames, IA. Typical work hours are M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., may vary based on business demand. The General Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing an intermediate level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventive maintenance on the buildings and facilities equipment, fixtures, and systems in an industrial, large commercial, or logistics environment. Provides instruction and assistance to other technicians as needed. This is a general maintenance position that may assist specialized technicians with any facility related repairs and requires the ability to understand and work safely around 480v 3-phase electrical power circuits. Must have the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Perform all aspects of preventive and corrective maintenance on facility-related systems including, but not limited to conveyor and/or R.O. systems; overhead cranes; doors, docks and levelers; ventilation equipment; rooftop HVAC equipment; forklift equipment; industrial batteries; pumps and motors; restroom and sewer systems; and water systems. In addition, general maintenance tasks related to wall and floor coverings; windows and window hardware; doors and door hardware; office furniture; etc. will be required. The General Maintenance Technician III will document and input all data on PMs and repairs into a CMMS.

Requirements

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Three years of experience maintaining buildings, facilities, or equipment in an industrial environment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in industrial electrical, Industrial Technology, HVAC, or related program.
• Experience repairing industrial/commercial lighting and controls.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and working safely with 480v 3 phase electrical components.
• Basic understanding of PLC’s and ladder logic.
• Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing facility mechanical systems such as HVAC, conveyors, and R.O. systems to OEM specifications.
• Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery and equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, supply and exhaust fans, power transmission components, steam components up to 100 psi, cranes and hoists, systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, etc.
• Experience performing work on overhead doors and service doors.
• Experience with maintaining basic plumbing needs.
• Experience safely operating forklifts and/or aerial lifts.

Responsibilities

• Performs industrial and commercial lighting system repairs.
• Troubleshoots and repairs conveyor systems, R/O systems and overhead cranes.
• Troubleshoots and repairs dock locks and levelers.
• Troubleshoots and repairs pumps, piping, seals and valves.
• Troubleshoots and repairs forklift equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs industrial batteries.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs heating and ventilation equipment, including VAV and AHU systems.
• Inspects and repairs roofing systems and materials.
• Performs office furniture, window, door, and hardware repairs.
• Repairs floor and wall coverings.
• Assembles and installs shelving and cabinets.
• Maintains and repairs facility structures, walkways, and roadways.
• Safely operates forklift equipment, hoists, and cranes.
• Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations.
• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees