Facilities Maintenance Technician

Company Description

smart people.

smart ideas.

smart choice.

A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.

Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.

Transforming what’s possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it’s a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.

By joining MTS, you’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You’ll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.

Job Description

Primary Objective:

General facilities maintenance and repair, including HVAC, boilers, chillers and operation and control of the Facility Automation System.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Maintains and repairs all assigned equipment in a professional, safe and timely manner.
• Assists with the operation of the Facility Automation System to provide proper climate control, security, and monitoring in the building.
• Performs minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to, incandescent and LED/fluorescent bulbs and tubes, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools. Assists electrician as needed.
• Performs minor plumbing maintenance (e.g., replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of
• drains, and assisting laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.).
• Reconfigures, installs, positions, and remounts modular offices and space (e.g. furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, file cabinets, etc.) to accommodate user needs and maximize office space using various hand, power and specialty tools, dollies and hand trucks. Overall handyman “basic hand tool ability along with minor plumbing experience
• Recommends to supervisor, capital equipment and tool expenditures needed to provide desired level and quality of departmental services.
• Keeps informed on new products, equipment, and improved maintenance procedures and methods.
• Communicates effectively with all company personnel and outside contractors.
• Assists supervisor with the following:
  • Keeps accurate inventory control of parts and supplies needed for preventative and curative maintenance.
  • Organizes maintenance areas and facilities to insure optimum use of materials and time.
  • Provide adequate and complete information to mainframe to insure an optimum computerized preventative maintenance program.
• Follows approved safety practices; provides ideas for improving safety as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1-2 years relevant general facilities experience.
• Ability to work on own without supervision.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and push / pull 100 pounds.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and work from heights up to 30 feet.
• Ability to stand approximately 90% of the time.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Ability to evaluate objectively, fairly, and consistently.
• Ability to use common tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on HVAC, Boilers, Chillers and Facility Automation Systems

Physical Demands (US only):

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer,