General Maintenance Technician

EMCOR Facilities Services•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I performs preventive maintenance and repairs on commercial and industrial facility equipment safely, efficiently, and professionally. The role requires strong communication and follow-through, regular system and equipment checks, and accurate documentation of work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). The technician may work with guidance from more experienced technicians and may manage facilities-service vendors and subcontractors as needed. Work includes inspecting equipment, replacing expendable components, performing preventive maintenance, and completing routine building and equipment repairs. The technician communicates with coworkers and customer staff about work requests, status, and expected completion dates. The role may involve non-customary schedules, weekend work, and participation in an after-hours on-call rotation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to use hand and small power tools and disassemble and reassemble basic fixtures and equipment.
Basic plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical repair skills for buildings and equipment.
Ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift, and aerial lift competently.
Ability to operate a personal computer, cell phone, or electronic tablet; manage email; and use the work-order system.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and graphic instructions, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and customer expectations, complete work requests efficiently to high quality standards, and remain productive during unexpected downtime.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including extended standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and regularly lifting or moving up to 70 pounds, including above chest level.
Ability to tolerate rooftop working conditions, extreme temperature changes, and the work environment and exposures described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Some undergraduate trade or business school training.
Experience using hand tools or in physically demanding work involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry concepts.

Responsibilities

Follow safety guidelines, including OSHA regulations and lockout/tagout procedures.
Conduct shift rounds to check systems and equipment, identify issues, and document performance.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on facility equipment, sometimes with guidance from more experienced technicians.
Inspect and evaluate equipment by measuring operating characteristics and checking wear and expendable components.
Perform preventive maintenance, such as filter changes, condenser cleaning, oil changes, and machinery lubrication and greasing.
Complete routine building and equipment repairs, including cleaning, patching, painting, small plumbing repairs, simple electrical repairs, and lighting-related customer concerns.
Document work in the CMMS, analyze findings, and recommend updates to preventive maintenance lists.
Communicate with coworkers and customer staff to clarify work requests and provide updates on work status and expected completion dates.
Manage facilities-service vendors and subcontractors as needed.
Participate in an after-hours facilities-support on-call rotation.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Site Manager.