Facilities Technician

Summary:

The Technician, Facilities Repair is responsible for performing preventative and reparative maintenance of company interior and exterior premises. Performs repairs, adjustments, and ongoing maintenance such as electrical, painting, and/or carpentry work of furniture, fixtures, and equipment on company premises. Conducts periodic inspections to determine repair work required. Maintains all equipment and tools necessary to perform work. Ensure all duties, support and services are conducted and fulfilled in a manner consistent with the goals and objectives of Freedom Mortgage.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Perform handyman and general facilities tasks.

• Assure the safety and quality in all projects; maintain a clean safe work site.

• Perform general demolition and refuse removal.

• Perform painting and staining.

• Perform HVAC, plumbing and electrical repairs and adjustments.

• Replace worn or defective parts such as switches or fuses.

• Repair or patch building brick, stone, and concrete.

• Maintain and repair wood parts of building using carpenter tools.

• Maintain inventory of materials, tools, and equipment.

• Accept and store all deliveries pertaining to work.

• Coordinate activities with other in-house staff.

• Immediately report issues, problems or defects/failures that may negatively impact the organization, staff, clients, or customers.

• Communicate and coordinate with various department managers, peers, and senior staff.

• Perform other related duties as assigned including but not limited to minor janitorial duties, assembling furniture and removal of office waste or recyclables.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Exhibit a basic knowledge of job procedures and proficiency in the use of tools and equipment obtained through a combination of work experience and education.

• Possess a well-rounded skill set/ability to perform hands-on carpentry skills.

• Must be able to diagnose and problem solve, providing solutions to diverse tasks.

• Well-organized and skilled in problem solving.

• Maintain a high level of attention to detail completing work assignments safely, meeting, or exceeding quality standards.

• Strong communication skills and positive attitude to provide clear explanations of work.

• Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks.

• Operate a motor vehicle legally in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training.

• Minimum two (2) years of job related direct and proven experience as a handy-person in a residence, customer service, and/or professional services environment.

• Experience with hardware tools and electrical equipment.

Work Complexity:

Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and communicate information that requires some explanation or interpretation. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Over 50 lbs. may require assistance.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employer’s Rights:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks and functions listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Freedom Mortgage is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions of the position either with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants as well as employees are encouraged to meet with Human Resources as the organization shall review reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities:

The statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as an all-inclusive list of all the work requirements of the position. Freedom Mortgage Corporation may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.