Maintenance Operator - 1st or 2nd Shift

NJM Insurance Group•Trenton, NJ

10d•$66,914 - $77,667•Onsite

About The Position

NJM is seeking a Maintenance Operator, with flexibility to be filled at the Senior level depending on experience. The Maintenance Operator will assist with the daily operation of all facility systems, including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, building automation, and backup power systems. This role provides instruction and guidance to other staff, performs routine preventive maintenance and repairs on all facility systems and equipment, and oversees and works alongside outside contractors. The operator performs minor work assignments independently or with other maintenance staff, monitors facility systems via computer, visual inspections, and logged readings, and is on call as needed for issues or emergencies. The role requires close communication with supervision regarding operations and unresolved situations, and involves maintaining and repairing various types of equipment.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in a hands-on maintenance related role.
High School, GED or Trade School Diploma
New Jersey State – Low Pressure (or higher) Boiler License (Minimum requirement -obtain with-in 6months)
Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
Basic HVAC
Air Handling
Ductwork
Pump Repair
Basic Plumbing
Basic Electrical
Lighting
Electric Motors
Basic Carpentry
Boiler Operation
Chiller Operation
Pneumatic Building Systems
Diesel Generator Operation
Hand Tool Proficient
Power Tool Proficient
Basic Computer Operation
Experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Adobe, Access
Blueprint Reading and Understanding
Small Appliance Repair
Ability to Interpret Equipment Manuals and Diagrams
Strong People Skills

Nice To Haves

Basic Refrigeration
CAD Based Software
Building Management System Controls (Siemens Auto)

Responsibilities

Maintain facility work flow through established work order system, and updating PM schedules and assignments.
Routinely monitor the computer-based work order program for service requests that are entered and report any upset conditions to Supervisor.
Demonstrate a high regard for timely response and clear communication in response to situations that could impact business operations.
Monitor conditions and make adjustments to building mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems.
Perform visual inspections of mechanical and electrical rooms and mission critical equipment and communicate any concerns or problems to the shift supervisor.
Oversee the shift operators monitoring of conditions and establish practices and routines to confirm systems are operating normally.
Identify potential system problems or abnormalities which may impact mission critical systems or the workplace environment.
Serve as a first responder to emergency conditions caused by utility failures or malfunctions of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems.
Keep management informed in a timely manner of all situations which may impact business operations.
Organize and maintain all maintenance records and technical documentation related to NJM systems.
Keep current and accurate as-built drawings of systems, bills of materials, system maintenance and repair records, and equipment inventories.
Document any contractor onsite, operating conditions, equipment status, incidents and system changes made in daily log entries.
Supervise upkeep and housekeeping of equipment rooms and other areas under the control of the maintenance department.
Confirm that all service vendor contract obligations are being met.
Proactively study, review, and maintain a working knowledge and understanding of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems throughout the facility.
Ensure that the NJM Procedures for Service and Construction Contractors are understood and followed.
Serve as the Facility Operations lead or backup Maintenance Operator.
Work closely with supervision, other members of the group, and independently to develop job specific skills that are necessary to become proficient in operating procedures.
Work to develop specific skills required to appropriately operate and maintain electrical distribution, chilled water, hot water, air handling, fire protection, fuel oil, domestic water, sanitary, storm water and gas systems.
Communicate any unresolved situations to supervision.