Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician at Cook Vandergrift is responsible for performing routine building maintenance tasks and defined building upgrades, performance of building maintenance tasks in one or more fields (e.g. carpentry; electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, etc.), and perform general cleaning.  

• Maintain operating conditions of buildings and associated equipment
• Perform electrical repairs and installations
• Perform plumbing repairs and installations
• Perform mechanical repairs and installations
• Perform intermediate data systems repairs and installations
• Serve in limited capacity as a liaison between management and outside suppliers
• Serve in limited capacity as project lead
• Ability to accommodate changing shift requirements
• Accountable for responding to after hours emergency calls
• Perform necessary maintenance of driveways and walkways, lawn, trees and shrubbery, including mowing, trimming and snow removal
• Document equipment repairs and preventative maintenance in compliance with company quality requirements
• Perform preventative maintenance activities as scheduled

• Make recommendations on facility upgrades and improvements.
• Provide input to supervisor/manager to improve department operation and efficiency
• Perform limited computer functions
• Identify and report possible preventative and corrective actions
• Works independently and as a team member, referring questions and problems to the department management
• Responsible for compliance to company's safety policies

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must pass a post-offer physical exam and drug test
• Must have prior experience in building maintenance
• Ability to read, write and understand documentation, equipment manuals and blueprints
• A strong aptitude in maintenance trades such as plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems

• Self-starter with good interpersonal skills
• Good judgement, organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Basic computer entry/retrieval skills
• Good written and verbal communications
• Capable of operating motorized equipment
• Ability to get along with others

Physical Requirements:

• Good visual acuity
• Good manual dexterity
• Ability to routinely lift up to 65 pounds
• Seasonal demands require exposure to cold for snow removal and heat for mowing and lawn care

• Limited exposure to hazardous chemicals

• Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (ie. safety shoes, hard hat, work gloves, harnesses, face shields, hearing protection, dust masks)