Building Maintenance Technician

Remote

💥 Engineering

Building Maintenance Technicians typically work for apartment complexes, college campuses, office buildings and other commercial buildings like hotels or retail stores. They use their knowledge of plumbing, construction and electrical work to maintain a functional building for residents, workers and other individuals. Their job is to work closely with other Building Maintenance Technicians to respond to maintenance requests for clogged drains, leaking vents or damaged walls. They may also complete maintenance work to the exterior of a facility, including painting, replacing windows or making repairs to A/C condensers.

What does a Building Maintenance Technician do?

A Building Maintenance Technician, or Facilities Maintenance Technician, is responsible for completing maintenance tasks to repair appliances and preserve the quality of a facility. Their duties include conducting routine maintenance checks, delegating tasks among the maintenance team and taking inventory of cleaning supplies and tools.

Responsibilities

A Building Maintenance Technician should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Building Maintenance Technician should be able to execute:

Performing quality checks on HVAC, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems
Checking and responding to security and safety issues
Testing and recommending new maintenance products
Coordinating deliveries from vendors and suppliers
Keeping documents of inspections and problems
Doing landscaping, pool maintenance and pest control
Keeping an inventory of cleaning and repair supplies
Training junior staff, if applicable

Required Skills

A competitive Building Maintenance Technician will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Construction skills such as carpentry, painting, masonry, plumbing, roofing and welding
Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills for fixing maintenance issues
Administrative skills for ordering supplies, handling records and scheduling maintenance
Physical strength and dexterity to lift, move and handle equipment
Stamina to deal with long hours standing or walking
Strong verbal and written communication for discussing maintenance issues
Ability to work in extreme hot or cold conditions
Organizational and time management skills

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