Building Maintenance Technician

Performs general preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds while ensuring a safe and secure environment for tenants, visitors, and staff. Works under moderate supervision; Assists in monitoring building system operations and performance; Utilizes several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

Performs maintenance and operational support for commercial chiller systems and related equipment, requiring proficiency in chiller operations and refrigerant management. The Building Maintenance Technician may be required to be on-call and respond to building maintenance issues, facility emergencies, equipment failures, and other operational needs outside normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.

The employee must maintain reasonable availability during assigned on-call periods and respond to calls or notifications within established response time expectations. Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, and governmental agency directives related to building operations and work safety; Maintains all equipment as required per preventive maintenance programs prescribed by manufacturer’s specifications; Performs housekeeping functions and maintains the professional appearance of the property, equipment, engineering spaces, and common areas; Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum; Inspects building systems including fire alarms, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions; Assists with troubleshooting and repairs of building and installed systems to include: plumbing systems, roofs, drains, and HVAC; Performs assigned day-to-day repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance; Completes maintenance and repair records as required; Maintain the building lighting system, including ballast repairs or replacement; Performs carpentry, furniture assembly and locksmith tasks as needed; Assist with monitoring contracted landscaping activities and ensures all landscaping maintenance is conducted in accordance with agency standards and operational needs; Responds quickly to emergency situations.

Conducts all business in accordance with agency policies and procedures; Responsible for the maintenance and operation of all building equipment to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and to achieve proper environmental conditions; Ensure the performance of equipment with preventative maintenance as prescribed by manufacturer’s recommendations and specifications; Responsible for all housekeeping functions and maintaining the professional appearance of equipment and engineering spaces; Constantly be aware of property conditions and immediately initiate action to correct unsafe conditions; Diagnose and perform minor and routine maintenance/repair on a daily basis for the following: electrical including replacing ballasts and plumbing, A/C and heating systems, water irrigation systems, stairs, gates, fences and handrails, tile, carpet, flooring, roofing, gutters, ceiling tile, door locks, security and fire alarm systems; Keep accurate inventory levels of maintenance supplies; Keep building grounds neat and free of litter; Assist with monitoring the work of landscaping contractors and perform routine landscaping upkeep as required to preserve the cleanliness, safety, and professional appearance of agency grounds; At times, employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle for business purposes, and mileage will be paid in accordance with AACOG reimbursement policy; Perform other job related duties as assigned.