General Maintenance Technician at Baton Rouge

GCA Services Group, Inc is a leading provider of comprehensive janitorial, maintenance and facility services to specialized industry and education markets. GCA has selected sectors of the market where quality cleaning, maintenance, and appearance are paramount to the basic function of enterprise. With expertise in clean rooms, automotive, pharmaceutical, nuclear/power, high-tech, higher education and K-12 school districts, GCA boasts one of the strongest, most experienced management teams in the industry. GCA currently has over 32,000 employees servicing more than 360 million square feet daily with operations in 45 states and Puerto Rico.

 Requirements

JOB SUMMARY: The General Maintenance Technician performs a variety of maintenance and engineering duties for the Facility Operations Department. Will be assigned work by the Assistant Manager on a regular basis. This position may also be assigned, at times, to receive guidance and instruction from another technician. In addition, the General Maintenance Technician could be called upon to give direction and guidance to other maintenance personnel or contractor as assigned by Director of Facilities Operations, Associate Director of Facilities Operations, or the Trades Supervisor.

Incumbent is required to have strong customer service skills and accustomed to working in an educational setting. Should also be guided by a basic knowledge of building trades, (carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC) mechanical repairs, plant maintenance methods, techniques, and procedures, and the use of department equipment and supplies. Looking for someone who has very good carpentry skills and experience is preferred.

WORK PERFORMED:

Performs a variety of duties in maintaining, repairing, and renovating plant and facilities.

• Assists in making decisions on all normal and minor repairs and reports major problems to the Trades Supervisor.


• Ability to read blueprint or model to learn work layout or plans own work layout, making routine computations as needed.


• Constructs, finishes, installs, maintain, and repairs equipment, systems, and facilities related to any craft or combination of same, using power and hand tools and other necessary equipment.


• Performs a variety of semi-skilled work in various crafts such as carpentry, plumbing, welding, painting, electrical work, sheet metal work, masonry, machinist work, etc.


• Cleans, lubricates, services, repairs, installs, and diagnoses malfunction of HVAC equipment, laundry equipment, sprinkler and standpipe systems, ice makers and refrigeration equipment, electrical systems and other plant and specialty equipment.


• Typical tasks performed; repair/replace ceiling tiles, move equipment, assemble furniture and equipment, install signs, maintain grounds/entrances/landscapes, patch minor wall damage; paint, and repair wallpaper; replace filters in air handler units; adjust cabinets; replace lamps, ballasts, cord ends, switches, and receptacles; repair drains using appropriate equipment including electric sewer auger; install cove base, hand rail, and shelving, etc.


• Plans installations, layout, fabricates, recommends material and alternate methods of installation.


• Basic ability to identify system failures and troubleshoot equipment to restore to operation or contain problem.


• Can work alone to solve problems, and when called upon can take the lead on a given job with another technicians.


• Maintains shops, mechanical spaces, faculty and staff areas in assigned zone, in a clean and safe manner.

Performs a variety of building services duties.

• Responds to emergency problems and makes emergency repairs as needed.


• Provides the various skills required to maintain the systems, equipment and facilities, in a clean, safe operating condition in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and published regulations.


• Maintains logs, performs rounds, complete preventive maintenance work orders, tests, and inspections in assigned campus zone. Makes recommendations for modification or improvement of preventive maintenance system.


• Operates motor vehicles.

Performs related and other departmental duties as required.

EQUIPMENT:

• Assorted power and hand tools, gauges, multi meters and HVAC system test equipment.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Have mechanical aptitude and capable of working independent of supervision under own initiative.


• Must have the ability to interpret basic wiring and mechanical schematics.


• Strong familiarity with caprentry skills preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Hazardous conditions exist when working with plant /machinery, asbestos, climbing and lifting.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED with Trade School Certificate preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years prior experience in a similar position and environment is required.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this classification.

Related Keywords: electrical, mechanic, plumbing, carpentry, maintenance
Country: USA, State: Louisiana, City: Baton Rouge, Company: GCA Services.