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Maintenance Technician (Bethesda, MD)

Bethesda, MD 20817

Posted: 02/14/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Maintenance Job Number: 629079 Country: United States Is job remote?: No

Job Description

Job Summary: 
Immediate opening for a Maintenance Technician in Bethesda, MD (Tuesday – Saturday from 6:00am – 2:30pm). The Technician will report daily to the facility manager and support him/her to provide quality workmanship and high work standards to maintain a professional working environment.  In a safe, efficient, and professional manner the Maintenance Technician I completes required PM's and repairs on commercial and industrial facility equipment.  The technician is an excellent communicator and has exceptional follow through capabilities.

Duties & Responsibilities: 
Abides by all safety guidelines including OSHA regulations, lock-out/tag-out, etc.
Conducts “shift rounds” (regular checks of systems and equipment to identify issues, and document systems and equipment performance).
Perform monitoring of the building automation computer system to ensure equipment is running and the building temperature conditions are in range.
The responsibilities of this position are to work directly with the client Facility Manager daily and be responsible for the reconfiguration of modular office walls, doors, ceilings, light fixtures and vents to adjust office spaces to the request of our client.
 Maintains, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs on equipment. At times, working with guidance of more experienced techs. For example:
  • Inspection/evaluation may include measurement of operating characteristics such as speeds, pressures or vibration; and features such as wear, replacement of expendables (i.e. belts, hoses, fluids, filters, etc.).
  • Preventative maintenance may include tasks such as filter changes, condenser cleaning, oil changes, machinery lubing and greasing.
  • Repairs could include tasks like routine cleaning/patching/painting buildings, basic repairs to equipment including small plumbing and simple electrical repairs; might include addressing client concerns with lighting, etc.
Responsible for maintenance and repair of the general facility along with the ability to perform all aspects involved with minor office reconfigurations (planning, coordination, execution, and clean-up).
Must have computer skills to manage and utilize the facility CMMS/move coordination systems and communicate with the client effectively via email. 
Communicates effectively with coworkers and customer staff; assuring that all aspects of a work request are understood. This includes ensuring the customer is adequately informed about work status and expected completion dates. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to work both independently and as a team player
Repair and unclog toilets, urinals, replace and maintain valve assemblies and repair/maintain sensors for automatic flush kits, as well as all other minor plumbing related to the facility.  Carpet tile replacement and painting of small areas as requested.
Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the Site Manager
May provide guidance to Sub-Contractors of facilities services

Qualifications:
High School diploma (or equivalent) required, preference given to those with some undergraduate trade or business school training
Some experience using hand tools, working in roles that require physical labor including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry concepts is referred. 
Must possess a valid driver's license
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or graphic form.  Key elements include the ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to send/receive emails and be able to manage an email box. Must be able to operate the work order system.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and/or employees
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Organization skills to maintain facility maintenance records and reports.
Ability to use hand and small power tools
Able to disassemble/reassemble basic fixtures and equipment
Able to demonstrate basic plumbing and carpentry skills
Ability to perform basic mechanical repairs to buildings and equipment
Able to competently operate a forklift, scissor lift, and aerial lift
Ability to operate a personal computer, cell phone; and/or electronic tablet
Perform minor troubleshooting of equipment failure and possible remedies to mitigate down time. 
Able to function with dynamic priorities, adapting to changing customer expectations and completing work requests efficiently with high quality standards. This may include taking the initiative to productively manage unexpected downtime, remaining productive while contributing to high quality results.
May need to support non-customary schedules and weekend work
We are also responsible for snow removal and there are times in the Winter season when most of the day is spent outdoors in cold/snow conditions. 
Must be willing to work overtime when required and may be required to work holidays and weekends.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
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