General Trades Technician

CGL Companies•Wewahitchka, FL

About The Position

The General Trades Technician provides general facility and building maintenance as a member of the maintenance team. The role checks, troubleshoots, and performs routine repairs across electrical, air conditioning, water heaters, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and other building maintenance areas. Work may involve tight spaces and outdoor work in all weather conditions. The technician responds to service requests, performs preventive and emergency maintenance, operates plant equipment and building automation systems, and uses trade tools and equipment. The role involves reading blueprints and other technical documents, handling hazardous materials appropriately, maintaining safe and clean work areas, keeping tools and materials ready and accounted for, and entering work orders into the CMMS system. The technician may train and mentor other technicians and must be available for occasional on-call service. Driving for company business is required using a company, personal, or rental vehicle as described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in building repairs and maintenance or in the specific area of assignment is preferred.
General knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physical work, including regularly lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting more than 50 pounds.
Willingness and ability to work occasional on-call shifts.
Team player with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and reliability.
Computer proficiency.
Ability to self-motivate, multitask, and prioritize, with strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when interacting with clients.
Valid, in-state driver's license.

Nice To Haves

EPA 608 Certification.
Skilled Trade Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance and repair work on facilities and equipment.
Respond to service requests involving electrical systems, furnaces, lighting, HVAC, appliances, water heaters, disposals, plumbing and fixtures, carpentry, painting, roofing, and other maintenance needs.
Perform routine preventive maintenance to keep machines operating properly and prevent building deterioration.
Follow the preventive maintenance program for heating and ventilation systems, including replacing filters and performing other required maintenance.
Assist with emergency maintenance, including sewage backups, water main or lateral breaks, fires, water leaks, and appliance repairs.
Assemble, install, and repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
Consult blueprints, repair manuals, parts catalogs, plans, drawings, and sketches to determine work and required resources.
Install, maintain, evaluate, and repair facility system components.
Operate plant equipment and building automation systems.
Maintain tools and equipment in ready condition and maintain or assist with accurate inventories of materials and tools.
Use equipment and chemicals properly and use required personal protective equipment.
Maintain a clean and safe workplace and perform work according to safety procedures, CGL Facility Maintenance standards, OSHA requirements, and client needs.
Handle hazardous materials in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Correct unsafe conditions in a timely manner and observe safety practices and regulations.
Ensure maintenance meets quality standards and designated timelines.
Complete assigned compliance, safety, and developmental training.
Provide on-call services as needed.
Train, mentor, oversee, and direct other technicians in basic trade skills.
Enter work orders into the CMMS system according to CGL policy.
Drive for company business using a company vehicle or a personal or rental vehicle as required.