Facilities Technician

Description

We own it and we follow through. We execute with excellence. We are team players with a positive attitude. These are the values that define who Affiliated is and have empowered our impressive growth to become an industry leader. 

About the Role 

Affiliated Monitoring operates a 20,000 square foot emergency call center in Houston, Texas. We are looking for a hands-on facilities supervisor who will be the sole contact for our Houston facilities’ needs. You will get your hands dirty, as well as be responsible for managing relationships with vendors and contractors. 

The Affiliated maintenance team gives our employees the ability to work in a clean, functional, and healthy environment. The team takes pride in working hard and getting things done right the first time. Whether fixing a leak or tidying up, they share the common goal of keeping our facilities beautiful and functional. 

About Affiliated Monitoring 

Affiliated Monitoring keeps millions of people safe by monitoring the health and security systems that protect them. Recently awarded our industry’s highest honor, and with over forty years of success, we can leverage today’s technologies to enjoy continued aggressive growth. We are based in New Jersey and Texas, while serving clients nationally.  

In our offices, you will find a lively and professional atmosphere. We are committed to providing healthy work/life balance for our employees, which is reflected in their enthusiasm for the company. We’d love to give you the opportunity to work here, with some of the best and brightest, protecting people and their livelihoods. 

What you’ll do: 

· Maintain our Standards: Provide general and detailed maintenance (either with direct or indirect supervision), including patching, painting, hardware repairs, and other repair/replacement work as required. Perform routine facility and equipment maintenance (e.g. changing light bulbs, maintaining exterior property, water heaters, and filters, removal of debris, electrical and plumbing work, carpentry, etc.) and manual repairs as needed. Ensure that our building, internal and external, is kept in excellent condition, adhering to our quality standards and complying with safety and security regulations.  

· Preventive Maintenance: Ensure all building systems are maintained at the highest standards with proactive preventive maintenance, testing, and repair schedules.?Perform facility inspections, prepare and submit reports on conditions in the building and recommend actions to be taken. Inspect, diagnose, and implement proper solutions to the buildings’ facilities such as roof repairs, window leaks, plumbing, low voltage electrical, painting, lighting and fixture maintenance, and other structures. Prepare building for imminent emergencies, i.e. freezing, flooding, hurricanes, etc. 

o Monthly audits: visual fire extinguisher inspection, lighting testing throughout building, and more 

· Vendor Management: Coordinate, schedule, and supervise services/repairs with contracted vendors, such as cleaning and trash removal services. Manage preventive maintenance contracts, including monitoring and coordinating PM schedules for HVAC, alarms and other facility equipment or installed systems, pest control, coffee and vending machines, etc.  

· Emergency Response: 24/7/365 availability to respond to any critical issue within the facility is required. 

· Other Duties: Assist with receiving deliveries and perform ad hoc errands such as purchasing and collecting items needed on site. 

Requirements

Success in this role looks like... 

· Serving as a self-starter for all site needs and projects to ensure a quality completion. 

· Performing all facets of the repairs safely while utilizing hand tools, power tools, etc. 

· Ensuring company employee events have proper set-up and break down support. 

· Ensuring our spaces and services adhere to our quality standards.  

· Maintaining clear communication with management and team members to ensure day-to-day support of facilities needs
 

What you’ll bring: 

· 5+ years of related work experience  

· Experience in a professional setting, working on plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or appliance repair 

· Reliable transportation for on-call/after-hours emergencies 

· Comfortable working on ladders and roofs 

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 

· US Citizenship or Green Card 

· Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, preferably within a technical field  

Benefits  

Affiliated Monitoring is proud to offer full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage along with a 401(k)-r