Senior Maintenance Technician
Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Clinton Township, New Jersey.
Overview
This hands-on building maintenance technician role is essential to maintaining the peak operational performance of commercial properties. You'll be responsible for performing skilled repairs, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting on complex HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems while ensuring full compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
Responsibilities
- Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on commercial HVAC systems including pumps, motors, air handlers, automation/controls systems, and associated electrical and pneumatic components using industry-standard tools in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations.
- Complete general electrical work such as ballast and bulb replacements, VFD maintenance, and electrical troubleshooting to ensure continuous building operations.
- Operate and apply practical knowledge of building management systems to monitor, control, and optimize building system performance.
- Conduct proactive building inspections to identify maintenance needs, assess equipment condition, and address issues before they escalate into major problems.
- Participate in comprehensive safety practices including LOTO procedures, working at heights protocols, confined space entry, arc flash awareness, and proper PPE usage while ensuring compliance with all regulatory laws and guidelines.
- Prepare and submit parts purchase requests as needed for repairs and maintenance activities.
- Provide exceptional customer service by responding promptly to tenant concerns, meeting quality standards, and ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent with minimum five years of HVAC/electrical facility-related work experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of commercial HVAC systems maintenance and repair, including hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building control systems.
- Strong understanding of safety protocols including LOTO, working at heights, confined space entry, and arc flash requirements with demonstrated ability to recognize, assess, and mitigate risks.
- Physical capability to perform demanding maintenance work including bending, sitting, kneeling, squatting, standing, reaching, and laying for extended periods; ability to lift 50 lbs and operate scissor lifts/boom lifts.
- Proven verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated record of excellent internal and external customer service delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education.
Preferred Qualifications
- EPA Universal Certification as a Universal Technician for CFCs (or ability to obtain within one year of employment).
- NFPA 70E certification (company-provided training available, must obtain within one year of employment).
- Proficiency with computers, web-based applications, and ability to create, modify, and edit processes, procedures, and reports.
- Practical experience with building management systems operation and troubleshooting.
- Self-starter mentality with ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and proactively identify maintenance needs without direct supervision.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.