General Maintenance Technician - Fire Protection

Position Summary

Without supervision, performs highly skilled level of preventative maintenance duties, fabrication and major repairs of facilities, equipment and systems; performs any of the lower mechanical level functions, and provides training and guidance to lower level employees. Establish and set schedules for specialized equipment maintenance.

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

THIS POSITION IS SPECIFICALLY FOR 1 FIRE PROTECTION PERSON WITH NICET I AND II CERTIFICATION

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures, and state, federal and local laws.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all minor and major pieces of equipment related to facilities in accordance with the Manufacturer O&M requirements.
• Troubleshoots and repairs facilities, equipment and/or systems including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic circuits. (Motors, pumps, compressors, boilers, chillers and water system).
• Performs building (plumbing and carpentry) and equipment repairs using hand tools, power tools and multiple electrical circuit troubleshooting with a volt‑ohm meter.
• Assembles components from supplied instructions or drawings and designs or fabricates simple components, assemblies or machine modifications.
• Performs maintenance of equipment including lubrication utilizing oil or grease pumps/guns, disassemble, overhaul and reassemble complex components and replacement of defective electrical components or mechanical parts with supplied original manufacturer parts.
• Sources and picks‑up ordered parts or supplies and restocks parts or supplies.
• Complies with all equipment, safety, and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures.
• Assists in training and coaching other mechanics.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• SOP for equipment operations and maintenance including safety rules and regulations.
• 8 years of technical and trade experience on 3 of the following systems: HVAC, Fire protection, electrical, plumbing, roofing, structural and pneumatic systems.
• Building trades including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Fire protection, lighting, carpentry and painting.
• Highly technical skills in troubleshooting problems with facilities and equipment.
• Able to read blueprints and develop "As Built" drawings for all components of facility maintenance.
• Mathematical computations and applications skills.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, including Company safety rules and regulations, recognizing hazards and taking appropriate corrective action.
• Analyzing and troubleshooting problems with equipment, identifying solutions, recommending and implementing methods, procedures, and/or techniques for resolution.
• Performing preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment and operating systems.
• Performing repair techniques including, but not limited to, cutting, drilling, gluing, caulking, fastening of plastic, wood and steel; performs brazing, soldering and welding.
• Designing and fabricating components, assemblies or machine modifications.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
• Understanding and following written and oral instructions.
• Training and coaching other mechanics.
• Reading, writing and speaking English, and communicating clearly and concisely.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with individuals contacted in the course of work.

High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented by hands‑on or vocational school training, and a minimum of five (8) years of experience as a general maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing environment; or two (5) or more years of satisfactory work experience as a Mechanic III, General Maintenance, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, and a valid Driver's License and acceptable driving history.

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