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Racine, County of (WI)
Facilities Maintenance
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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.
$53,170 / year median in Wisconsin
+8% projected growth
Job Description
To properly maintain the facility in a safe, efficiently operating, and attractive manner. To install, maintain and repair more complex electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems, and to perform skilled work in the repair and maintenance of buildings, equipment and/or utilities. To discern the physical needs of the facility daily to insure a safe, efficiently operating, and attractive environment. Repair heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment, and other equipment/tools. Perform preventive maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning equipment, plumbing, pumps and other equipment. Respond to service requests for needed repairs, investigate, trouble shoot problems and implement a corrective action plan and repair. Conduct specialty type security door and device repairs associated within a Correctional facility. Conduct daily and/or as required chemical tests of boiler water and air conditioning water treatment systems. Conduct/Participate in weekly fire equipment inspections, monthly fire alarm test, and annual water flow tests of the sprinkler system. Monitor cleanliness of the facility through daily inspections. Take all necessary measures to insure corrective action is taken on any noted deficiencies. Assist staff in furniture and/or package deliveries as needed. Monitor and participate as needed with snow, salt and ice removal and control. On a rotating basis, carry a cell phone off duty and respond to after hour emergencies. Work holidays on a rotating basis.
Supervision Received :
Receives general supervision from the Facilities Superintendent and Facilities Manager. High School Diploma or GED. Two (2) to five (5) years of experience involving the operation of machinery, tools, and equipment used in the building maintenance operation, and in the maintenance and skilled repair of mechanical systems used in institutional and office buildings. Have at time of hire or obtain within 90 days of hire, a Second-Class Association of Power Engineers License issued by the American Society of Power Engineers, Inc., and a City of Racine Second Class Stationary Engineer License. Class is one (1) day a week for ten (10) weeks and costs about $450. Prompt and regular attendance. Salary Depends on Qualifications- Facilities Maintenance Technician (without license): $27.45/hr
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