"Alerted.org

Description

Overview:

Performs work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility. Responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate performance of routine in reference to a daily preventative maintenance schedule in and around the laundry facility.

• Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

+ Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operating manuals, manufacturers' specifications or supervisor's instructions, using hand and power tools, precision measuring, or testing devices; responsible for complete maintenance in areas of assignment

+ Assesses, monitors, and adjusts HVAC pneumatic and electronic controls to ensure the proper operation of HVAC equipment and maintain appropriate space conditions as required

+ Observes and adjusts a wide variety of mechanical machines and devices to assure proper operation

+ This equipment includes pumps, motors, air handling units, refrigeration and air compressors, and laboratory equipment

+ Dismantles machines and devices for servicing, repair, or replacement of parts

+ Adjusts devices, instruments, belts, etc

+ Lubricates and cleans pumps, motors, fans, machinery, equipment, and operating hardware

+ Replaces gaskets and seals on water coolers and other equipment

+ Regulates steam or hot water equipment in mechanical rooms, offices, laboratories, residence areas, etc.; adjusts valves, thermostats, and dampers

+ Assists as required and/or directed with snow and ice removal, and lawn and shrubbery care around the location facilities

+ Assists other mechanics when directed

+ Maintains time and material records

+ Performs minor inspectional duties where directed

+ Performs repair, replacement, or installation operations as required by work order in general maintenance and mechanical trades including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical

+ Must be able to perform duties requiring overhead work and use of ladder, both inside and outside

+ Possesses general operating knowledge of mechanical equipment, boilers and air conditioning systems and is capable of making minor repairs and adjustments

+ Reports unsafe conditions or building or equipment damage to supervisors

+ Performs other related and unrelated duties

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Demonstrated mechanical and basic electrical aptitude; Familiar with standard maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance schedules, and proper safety techniques; Basic knowledge of industrial laundry equipment and required codes; Ability to comprehend and perform all required training, written, and verbal instructions; Good verbal and/or written communication skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to meet attendance schedule; Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends. Overtime required as needed.

• Working Environment/Safety Requirements:

Work is performed in a high volume production warehouse setting and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold conditions as well as dust and noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions; Requires the ability to routinely move, lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs; Requires bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, twisting, and lifting; Requires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations; Requires standing and walking for long periods of time; Must be able to work from elevated heights using ladders, mezzanines, and aerial lifts.

Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Five years experience as a general or trades maintenance mechanic

+ Graduation from a recognized trade school and two years acceptable experience preferred

+ This will be an evening shift position with weekend overtime as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.