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.
The Maintenance Technician III supports the Bass Pro Maintenance department of material handling to complete preventative and predictive maintenance and repair of material handling systems. Will utilize prescribed processes as they relate to mechanical power transmission, electrical, PCL/controls, and other industrial maintenance related systems. May troubleshoot component and systems issues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Under minimal supervision, provides preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of material handling systems through demonstrated proficiency in mechanical power transmission and electrical with working knowledge of PLC/controls. Adheres to all applicable safety standards and promotes a safe work environment by attending safety meetings and required trainings and addressing all safety concerns. Will interpret electrical or mechanical schematics, manufacturer's manuals and engineering specifications to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair system faults and failures or determine escalation. Responds to sort calls to diagnose problems and make repairs. Ability to utilize the CMMS software to enter and retrieve prescribed data. Complex skills required in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and/or PLC/controls failures. Will rely on higher level Technicians in complex control system issues. Will read PLC and have the ability to burn EEPROMs. Will assist lower-level technicians. Will develop scopes of work and project plans for small scale projects to be executed at a local level. Will be required to work a flexible schedule including all days and shifts as the business need dictates.
ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Examples of what you can expect to learn in the Tech III level (does not include all areas/responsibilities): Mechanical Understand power transmission concepts, such as gear ratios, service factor, horsepower and frame size to repair/replace a failed gearbox and/or motor when the correct replacement parts are not available. Understand mechanical design concepts to be able to replace failed pulleys and bearings with replacements that don't match design without impacting performance of a conveyor (speed, torque, etc.). Can read, interpret and create or modify mechanical drawings. Electrical Use a digital multimeter to resistance test de-energized circuits. Troubleshoot and diagnose both the power and the control branch of motor controls circuits. Read, interpret and create or modify electrical drawings/schematics. PLC/Controls Go online with PLC processors to aid in troubleshooting. Burn EEPROMs. Understand PLC networks, such as ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Degree Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred Degree:
Trade, Tech or Vocational Education in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics, electrical or mechanical trade or related area (if applicable) Certificate(s) or License(s): Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics, electrical or mechanical trade or related area Years of experience: Four (4) years of experience in Industrial Maintenance with proficiency in knowledge and demonstrated skills in mechanical power transmission, electrical and working knowledge of PLC/Controls skills through job experience, related military experience and/or related education required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY
Ability to follow procedures as directed by work orders or high-level technicians/management. Ability to interpret electrical or mechanical schematics, manufacturer's manuals and engineering specifications to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair system faults and failures or determine escalation. Ability to utilize the CMMS software to enter and retrieve prescribed data. Ability to solve mechanical or electrical problems, which may include understanding of engineering formulas. Ability to diagnose mechanical power transmission, electrical or PLC/controls issues by troubleshooting at multiple component and system level. Effective verbal and written communication within own department to peers, managers, and outside vendors to convey technical data and needs. Need to collaborate successfully with department, operations, vendors and support teams that failures or projects may require. Software skills, including Microsoft Office suite and other web-based applications. Possess time management and organizational skills.
