Facilities Technician I - Piedmont Triad International Airport : Job Details

DescriptionJob Description: An employee in this position performs a variety of building, facility, and equipment maintenance and repair activities focusing on mechanical maintenance, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. An employee performs tasks at a variety of buildings and surrounding grounds and may involve serving as part of a two-person team. Work is performed with significant independent initiative and basic knowledge of trade practices and skills. On-call work is completed as assigned. Principal Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair various equipment such as automated gates, bag belt systems, fire protection systems, and automatic roll-up doors.
• Operates a variety of vehicles/ equipment, including bucket trucks, dump trucks, pickup trucks, skid steers, and snow equipment.
• Operate power tools and basic trade tools.
• Identifies specifics for parts and materials needed to complete tasks and coordinates with inventory control technician or outside vendors and suppliers.
• Maintain and clean industrial spaces (pressure washing, painting, debris clean-up).
• Performs preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Participates in snow removal teams and after-hours emergency response to various maintenance needs.
• Make repairs and maintain plumbing systems.
• Complete basic electrical and roof repairs.
• Ability to work at heights sometimes exceeding 40 feet.

RequirementsKnowledge & Skills:

• Basic knowledge of the principles and techniques of Industrial Mechanical systems.
• Experience with the methods, tools, and equipment used in the assigned trades.
• Knowledge of HVAC and related systems such as boilers, valves, and pumps.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to operate large equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment of various types and sizes.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio, computer terminal, and telephone.
• Ability to use multiple computer software platforms (Internet, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook).
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise independent initiative.
• Ability to communicate courteously with the public, coworkers, and supervisors.

Minimum Requirements: Completion of coursework in technical or trades areas and considerable related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid Driver's License. Preferred Requirements: 3 - 5 years of related experience