Facilites Technician

Applied Card Systems is hiring for a Facilities Technician.  The Facilities Technician will perform a variety of responsibilities including but not limited to maintenance of mechanical equipment and maintenance of the structure of the Facility and its surrounding Campus..

  • Requires general knowledge in carpentry, roofing, basic electrical, plumbing; HVAC preferred.
  • Knowledge of Life Safety Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Security Systems, Card Access systems, UPS Systems, diesel generators, building management systems, fire pumps, etc.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs of building systems and associated equipment.
  • Comprehend and interpret directions, complete maintenance and repair record, and utilize inventory of parts and supplies.
  • Conduct installation, inspections, repairs, troubleshooting and daily maintenance of buildings, infrastructures and facility equipment.
  • Monitors systems for potential problems (or existing problems) and formulates solutions.
  • Perform effective emergency maintenance as required, on call and after hours may be necessary.
  • Implement and maintain appropriate logs, ledgers, and data as required by OSHA, LEED and NFPA, or as needed to communicate vital information pertaining to the building and its systems.
  • Maintains ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contractors and subcontractor service providers (janitorial, landscaping, etc.)
  • Completes preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
  • Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains good tenant relations through prompt and courteous response to tenant requests within the guidelines. Manages work orders through on-line system to meet contractual service level agreements.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of related field experience in building operations maintenance in a commercial setting including in carpentry, roofing, electrical, and plumbing
  • Knowledge of building automation system, basic electrical principals; HVAC equipment including troubleshooting preferred.
  • Knowledge of Fire Life Safety equipment.
  • Written and verbal communication skills. Ability to produce professional reports and email communication.
  • Leadership, team work, prioritization and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent work ethic and integrity.
  • Ability to interact with client and client employees, senior management, stall and vendors in a concerned and professional manner at all times.

Essential Physical Abilities:

  • Visually inspect machinery and building.
  • Walk up and down stairs or ladders for inspections and emergency procedure practice or implementation.
  • Inspect alarms and emergency alarms – auditory and / or visual.
  • Inspections requiring getting on hands and knees to inspect inaccessible areas.
  • Ability to work weekends and extended hours as determined by business requirements.
  • Climb ladders to adjust air flow and make inspections above ceiling.
  • Able to perform rooftop inspections and maintenance of equipment.
  • Ability to lift 100 lbs or more.