Maintenance Technician

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Job Overview:
The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing general maintenance repairs on facility equipment and property structures in compliance with EPA, Hazmat and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Carpentry: Performs rough and finished carpentry repair of structures such as partitions, walls, doors, fences, window frames, office furniture, roofs and shelves
• Electrical: Performs electrical repair work for switches, outlets, plugs, cables, appliances, and lighting systems; reports unsafe electrical conditions
• Plumbing: Identifies and performs repairs of plumbing leaks or breaks; opens clogged lines and drains; replaces seals and other minor parts; maintains drinking fountains, replaces, repairs and maintains hot water heaters and other appliances
• Painting: Applies and prepares various surfaces of paint, enamel, lacquer, varnish, or stain and repairs wall coverings
• Repair and make sure all conveyors and elevators are functionable
• Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment
• Diagnosing mechanical issues and correcting them; performing preventive maintenance
• Set up and tear down chairs, tables and equipment in meetings rooms, and function rooms
• Take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires ability to use general tools
• Knowledge of the following: carpentry, plumbing, painting, appliance repair, electrical wiring and maintenance of hand tools and equipment
• Ability to follow directions
• Must respond quickly in the event of any emergency, notify appropriate personnel
• Must have the ability to prioritize work
• Must be able to follow safety standards
• Must be able to communicate effectively

Physical Environment/Occupational Risks:

• Warehouse Environment
• Performing physical activities that require to stand, walk, lift, bend and other physical abilities
• Lifting of objects up to 50 lbs
• Frequent use of hand and power tools

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex or gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.

Health insurance, 401(k), Employee discount