Building Maintenance Technician

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under general supervision, the Building Maintenance Technician performs a variety of duties at the skilled level to maintain and repair buildings, structures.

Assignments include carpentry, painting, locksmith, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and related work as required.

The Building Maintenance worker reports to Building Operations Supervisor or Manager and may receive direction from Building Technicians I and II.

Incumbents may independently perform routine carpentry, painting, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing maintenance and repair work, and assist Building Technicians I in the repair and reconfiguring of buildings and building components.

Assignments, objectives, work methods, and sequence of steps are explained in general terms. Checks are integrated into work processes and / or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.

Assigned duties and responsibilities may require travel throughout the city in response to requests for the repair and alteration of buildings or equipment.

This work is frequently performed on uneven, sloping, slippery, and unpaved surfaces, on ladders, in crawl spaces, indoors and outdoors, with exposure to extremes in noise, temperature, weather & humidity, and in proximity to electricity, mechanical equipment, gasses, fumes, dusts, and chemicals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Carpentry / Metal Work :

• Performs rough and finish maintenance carpentry and plastering on commercial and residential buildings.
• Installs wood shelving.
• Repairs and replaces doors, windows, building hardware, fencing, and gates.
• Performs general maintenance repairs and construction of roof systems. res.
• Performs floor covering work.

Painting :

• Prepares surfaces for painting.
• Use brushes, rollers, and spray equipment, paints, metal primers and lacquers to paint and wallpaper a variety of interior and exterior surfaces.

Plumbing :

Inspects, installs, troubleshoots, and repairs plumbing fixtures components and supply waste lines, including re-building flush valves, sink faucets, and valves.

Electrical :

Inspects, installs, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical fixtures, equipment, and related apparatus, including changing ballasts.

HVAC :

• Performs preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning units and related apparatus.
• Changes filters, blowers, and condensing fan blowers.
• Duties do not include refrigerant recovery.

Marginal Functions :

• Builds, assembles, transports, installs, and / or repairs facility furnishings and fixtures.
• Cleans and maintains tools, equipment, materials, and work sites.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education :

Any combination of education and / or experience equivalent to completion of high school and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in mechanical maintenance related field.

Knowledge of :

Generally accepted construction and repair procedures and materials used in the areas of carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related trades / crafts;

safe work practices; first aid.

Skills to :

Operate hand and power tools commonly used in building maintenance; make use of proper lifting techniques.

Ability to :

• Perform arithmetic calculations; follow verbal and written instructions; read and interpret plans, specs, and blueprints;
• evaluate a problem or situation and arrive at a logical decision; work independently; identify and correct safety hazards;

perform building maintenance work and manual labor; lift and carry objects safely; climb ladders to various heights; learn and develop and maintain cooperative relationships with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Valid drivers license required.
• Must possess a Universal CFC certification within a 6-month time frame of joining the company.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Position involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, twisting, grasping, reaching, lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying items up to 75 pounds, driving, typing on computer keyboard, interacting with others via phone, email, and face-to-face.
• Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature / humidity, exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to excessive noise (construction sites), exposure to radiation or electrical energy (construction sites), exposure to solvents, grease or oil, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.

Additional Information

LI-Onsite

Stream is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Note : Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical / dental / vision insurance, pharmacy benefits, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with company matching, PTO, and holiday pay.

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related reasons.