Facilities Maintenance Technician

Talascend is currently seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Centerville, Indiana.

Overview

This role involves maintaining and repairing the building's infrastructure, ensuring safety, functionality, and standards are met across a large, aging facility. The technician will handle a variety of general maintenance tasks, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work, with a focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.
• Complete preventative maintenance routines with proper documentation.
• Record readings and make adjustments to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Use appropriate tooling to troubleshoot simple AC/DC electrical circuits.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and repairs of HVAC systems.
• Perform repair, maintenance, restoration, and replacement of various components of the building structure.
• Maintain and repair locks, doors, furniture, and controllers.
• Manage documentation for fire safety systems and other building systems.
• Repair plumbing components such as toilets, sinks, water heaters, and piping.
• Prepare, prime, and paint interior and exterior surfaces, along with general handyman tasks.
• Handle interior maintenance tasks, including hanging pictures and repairing furniture.
• Complete special tasks like locksmith work, tenant requests, and other maintenance duties.
• Move office furniture, machinery, and equipment as needed.
• Work with clients to provide exceptional customer service.
• Maintain positive working relationships across all facilities operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of principles, techniques, equipment, and supplies used in handyman and maintenance work.
• Ability to learn and operate basic computer programs and systems.
• Friendly personality and commitment to excellent customer service.
• Strong work ethic and being highly dependable.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including bending, lifting over 50 lbs, and using tools.
• Basic understanding of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Ability to work exposed to heat, sunlight, rain, cold, and at night if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC skills and electrical skills.
• Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently.
• Experience in maintaining large commercial or institutional buildings.