Maintenance Technician
Talascend is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Louisville, Kentucky.
Overview
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex facility equipment across various building systems. The role involves ensuring optimal facility performance through preventative maintenance, quality control, and safety compliance, while delivering excellent hospitality experiences to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance monitoring and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems
- Execute facility services including preventative maintenance, purchasing, inventory control, and contracted maintenance oversight
- Clean, inspect, calibrate, and replace parts to maintain HVAC systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels
- Review monthly client service request summaries to identify and correct recurrent operational problems
- Record readings and adjust equipment settings to ensure proper system operation and performance
- Monitor quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors
- Evaluate vendors and suppliers regularly for quality standards and competitive pricing
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent with additional technical training in electrical systems, refrigeration, and HVAC
- Universal Technician certification for CFCs (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment)
- Demonstrated ability to analyze system operations, diagnose problems, and implement corrective actions
- Strong hospitality and guest service skills for stakeholder interactions
- Physical capability to perform maintenance tasks including climbing, lifting, and working in mechanical spaces
- Compliance knowledge for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials
- Ability to maintain accurate inventory records and perform quality control assessments
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Previous experience in commercial facility management or building operations
- Multi-craft capabilities across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems
- Experience with preventative maintenance programs and work order management systems
- Knowledge of building automation systems and control technologies
- Familiarity with vendor management and procurement processes
This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm, with on-call responsibilities as needed. Interviews are typically scheduled for Thursdays, with in-person meetings with the team and the client.
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.
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.