Building Facilities Technician

Company: GIW INDUSTRIES, INC.
Location: Thomson
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Building Facilities TechnicianGIW INDUSTRIES, INC. Job Title: Building Facilities TechnicianDepartment: Thomson Service CenterReports to: Service Center Operations Manager Location: ThomsonShift: 1st Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a thorough understanding of Facilities safety policies and procedures, perform all work according to policies and procedures, and assist others in interpretation of safety policies and procedures related to facilities and equipment and systems.
• Understand Facilities environmental policies/procedures and how they relate to performance of daily duties.
• Maintain high standards of quality and workmanship in performance of all duties.
• Repairs, modifies, constructs, fabricates, installs and maintains building structures and equipment, (e.g. roofs, floors, walls, ceilings, foundations, generators, HVAC equipment, compressors, etc.) to provide safe conditions for employees, using various hand and power tools (e.g. roto rooter, snakes, welders, oxygen/acetylene torches, volt/ohm meters, ladders, etc.).
• Replaces or updates inoperable or old building materials and appliances (e.g. motors, belts, pumps, window glass, sinks, doors, smoke alarms, cabinets, shelves, tile, light fixtures, filter systems, patios etc.) to provide a safe, comfortable working environment for employees using various tools and materials (e.g. welding equipment, ladders, power saws, hammers, drills, etc.).
• Paints various structures and equipment (e.g. walls, refrigerators, evaporative coolers, floors, roofs, doors, restroom facilities, etc.) to preserve wood and metal parts from corrosion and maintain a safe, comfortable working environment using various painting equipment and related tools (e.g. sprayers, rollers, brushes, thinners, etc.).
• Reconfigures, installs, positions, and remounts modular offices and space (e.g. furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, file cabinets, etc.) to accommodate user needs and maximize office space using various hand, power and specialty tools, dollies and hand trucks
• Acts as the primary contact for all personnel for any building/grounds issues around the Admin area.
• Completion of work orders and other required documentation using CMMS software.
• Other duties as assigned by direct manager. Experience:
  • Five or more years of applicable experience in facility maintenance
  • Layout, fabrication and carpentry
  • Building Electrical systems
  • Building Lighting systems
  • Building Plumbing systems
  • Fire protection systems and controls
  • Plant security systems
  • Forklifts and other mobile equipment
  • Experience in organizing and planning is a must. Must be proactive, able to work in a team, able to work horizontally across team boundaries, adaptable, goal oriented and assertive.
  • General building maintenance and basic construction methods
  • Candidate must have ability and desire to grow. Flexibility and ability to adapt to changes in work schedule to meet departmental needs, and work well under pressure are necessary.
  • Must be able to communicate written and oral. Be able to understand, respect and reconcile different views and demands
  • Must be flexible in responding to changes in schedules and job priorities.
  • Must be able to work with little or no supervision to accomplish tasks in efficient and timely manner. Education: Tech School diploma or apprenticeship in carpentry and/or electrical maintenance or equivalent education and experience. Physical Requirements:
    • Frequently:
      • Standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, stooping
      • Lifting, pushing, and pulling
        • Occasionally:
          • Overhead work
          • Climbing ladders or stairs
          • Driving forklifts
          • Operating cranes GIW Industries, Inc. (A KSB Company) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. GIW Industries, Inc. (A KSB Company) makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. PI208128355

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