Lead Maintenance Technician

About Us:

EMCOR Facilities Services (EFS), an EMCOR core business, services over 1 billion square feet of commercial space across the United States. From corporate campuses to single sites, EFS provides a range of services that support mission-critical areas of financial services, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, transportation, and education sectors.

Job Title: Lead Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:   

EMCOR Facilities Services has an immediate opening for a Lead Maintenance Technician in Arlington, VA.  The Lead technician will communicate daily with the Client Facility Manager to review the work scheduled and support them to provide quality workmanship and high work standards to maintain a professional working environment. Weekly schedule is Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm. In a safe, efficient, and professional manner, the position completes required PM's, various type general maintenance repairs of the facility office &common areas. The technician is an excellent communicator and has exceptional follow-through capabilities with responsibilities for all administrative requirements. This position will be crossed trained and utilize a “flow to the work” concept as well as provide oversight and management support of minor client initiated projects. The technician will exhibit an ownership attitude.

Responsibilities include the supervision of the janitorial staff, managing & scheduling vendors, and the maintenance and repairs of walls, floors, doors, ceilings, furniture, etc.  Knowledge of and capable to perform painting, minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC and various general tasks assigned.  Other duties include conference room set-up’s, furniture/cabinet moves and repairs. Qualified applicants must be a US Citizen, possess a valid driver’s license and have at least 3 to 5 years of hands on experience in a Lead facilities maintenance role in dealing with a wide range of general type services.  Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Abides by all safety guidelines including OSHA regulations, lock-out/tag-out, correct use of PPE, etc.
• Conducts “shift rounds” (regular checks of systems, building, and equipment to identify issues, and document systems and equipment performance).
• Conduct the inspection/evaluation of operating characteristics such as speeds, pressures, vacuum, or vibration; and features such as wear, replacement of expendables (i.e. belts, hoses, fluids, filters, etc.).
• Preforms preventative maintenance, including the diagnosis of malfunctioning apparatus and/or systems
• Performs administrative task such as material ordering, purchase order request, purchase card reconciliation/coding, budget management & reporting, vendor coordination & management, vendor PM scheduling and completion (recommended action on PM findings), attend job meetings/project meetings, weekly status updates, work order management – CMMS responsibilities, etc.
• Documents work results in the CMMS, analyzes findings and recommends updates to PM list.  Manages work orders and daily work requests.
• 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.
• May manage maintenance projects, including complex equipment repair, providing guidance to Sub-Contractors of facilities services.
• Assists Account Manager with budgeting and monthly variance reports.  Accountable to all Key Performance Indicators (Budgeting, Customer Satisfaction, Operational Excellence, Environmental Health & Safety, and Energy Saving Initiatives).
• Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the Customer Site Manager

Qualifications:    

Education

High School diploma (or equivalent) required, preference given to those with some undergraduate business or trade school training.

Business Experience

4 years’ experience and/or training including the application of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry skills/concepts required. An equivalent combination of training, education, and manufacturing maintenance experience is acceptable.

Licenses/Certs

Valid driver’s license

Language Skills

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 have a working knowledge of MS Applications, be able to send/receive emails