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United Scrap Metal Inc

Maintenance Mechanic

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What they do

A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.

$40,770 / year median in Florida

+21% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Overview:
Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on equipment, processing machinery, and general facility maintenance.
Reporting Structure:
Reports to the
Maintenance and Facilities Manager Primary Objectives:
Ensures proper preventive maintenance procedures are followed and executed while maintaining equipment and facilities in good working order Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information Performs job and uses resources in order to achieve cost effective results Minimum Training Requirements Basic on-the-job training that satisfies the Primary Objectives of the specific position (as noted above)
ISO / RIOS & QEHS
Overview Housekeeping & Slips, Trips and Falls Electrical Safety Personal Protective Equipment Hearing Conservation Lockout Tagout Hazard Communication, GHS & Eyewash Locations First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR & AED Confined Space Pedestrian, Forklift & Heavy Equipment Safety Safe Lifting & Back Injury Prevention Tool Safety Fire Prevention, Extinguishers & Torch Safety Emergency and Evacuation Plans Incident Reporting Working In the Heat / Cold Zero Tolerance /
Reasonable Suspicion Significant Aspects and Impacts SPCC:
Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Summary of Job Responsibilities:
Reviews record of scheduled maintenance activities and record work performed and materials used Facilitates a safe work environment by taking corrective action per monthly facility safety inspections Performs preventive maintenance procedures on scrap processing equipment Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and establishing personal networks Performs work per company goals, manager's priorities and / or documented procedures Must possess skills to repair the following brand of equipment: Toyota & Komatsu forklifts, Caterpillar skid loaders, Sennebogen & Liebherr excavators, Harris Baler, belt & bucket conveyors, shears, and industrial metal processing equipment Operates industrial powered lift truck as required Must demonstrate competency in all aspects of the job and company objectives Demonstrate understanding of company policies, rules and trainings Other duties as assigned
Desired Characteristics:
High School Diploma (or equivalent) required 3 or more years work experience in a similar role in a similar industry, with a strong mechanical background Must possess basic reading and writing skills in English; ability to understand detailed instructions and repair manuals in English Must work effectively independently, with others and as part of a team Must be skilled at welding, electrical work, and hydraulics Skills / basic understanding of the recycling industry and related equipment a plus! Possesses technical understanding and attention to detail Must be able to work a flexible work schedule and be available on call for urgent matters Must own basic set of tools to be used on site Must have the ability to perform the physical tasks of the job such as working in elevated and difficult positions as well as frequent bending, standing, and lifting (50-75 lbs) Bilingual Spanish not required, but a plus! Ability to work in various environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, dusty, dirty and/or wet conditions Candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background and credit check. Able to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the manager and / or business needs of the operation