Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Maintenance Mechanic
Career Insights for Building and General Maintenance Technician
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Utah data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
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.
$48,172 / year median in Utah
+19% projected growth
Job Description
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for proactively maintaining the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment through preventive/predictive maintenance. Job Responsibilities Assist in installing and service different pieces of equipment, using required self-supplied and company-supplied hand tools. Answer calls for service in a timely manner. Perform assigned preventive maintenance task. Moving and raising components using hoists, dollies, or other provided equipment. Updating daily work communications. Maintain tools, powered vehicles, and equipment; keep parts and supplies in order. Responsible for a clean and hazard free work area throughout the entire day. Use and maintain safety equipment on job sites. Other duties as business needs. Ability to follow applicable safety and environment requirements, food safety, GMP's. Execute job order assignments and keep accurate job order records. Participate in RCA's. Perform other duties as assigned. Assist members in all grade levels with troubleshooting. Experience & Skills Minimum of 1 years' experience as a maintenance mechanic. Solid understanding or maintenance fundamentals and electrical power. Mechanically inclined. Basic mechanics and electrical knowledge. Computer and technology aptitude. Must be able to read and understand various methods of mechanical and other technical drawings. Basic knowledge on the correct use and care of various tools used in maintenance work. Must be able to follow procedures as outlined in equipment manufacturer's maintenance manual. Basic knowledge on how to gas, arc, and/or TIG weld. Basic knowledge of diagnosing equipment failures and correcting them. Should be familiar with air compressors, various pumps, boilers, and other common mechanical equipment. Education High School diploma or equivalent of a GED or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through on the job training or experience. An associate degree in mechanical and/or industrial engineering preferred but not required. Work Environment Must be able to climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, and stand for long periods of time. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for short distances. Comfortable working with heights and confined spaces. Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment.