Building services technician job description
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Building services technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in building services technician job postings.
Sample building services technician requirements
- Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
- Knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems.
- Certified in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing maintenance.
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics and technical manuals.
- Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools.
Sample required building services technician soft skills
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong communication and problem solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
Building services technician job description example 1
Seven Hills Foundation building services technician job description
General Maintenance and servicing operation throughout the facility to include but not limited to: plumbing, basic electric work, painting, carpentry, snow removal, ground, preventive maintenance and similar functions. This position has rotating On-Call responsibilities for urgent situations. Under the general supervision and work direction of the Director of Building Services performs a variety of general maintenance and repair to maintain buildings, equipment, fixtures and grounds in proper appearance operating condition.
Our full-time benefits, such as reduced tuition on select online Associate's and Bachelor's degree programs, tuition reimbursement, three weeks of vacation time, and generous retirement match, support a healthy work-life balance. Seven Hills Foundation is a growing nonprofit of 4,500 dedicated professionals that celebrate diversity and inclusion. We also provide the stability of being considered essential workers for those Ready to Work. We hope you consider joining our team today!
Required to use a variety of hand tools, power tools, bench tools, and other equipment to perform assigned duties. Operates all equipment and utilizes all tools in compliance with the safety standards of its operation and utilization.
Performs all duties in a manner in keeping with the safety of self and all others. Keeps worksites clean and orderly. Is aware of client safety concerns when working in occupied homes and/or programs.
Reports all unsafe conditions to immediate supervisor in a timely and responsible manner.
Responds to a variety of maintenance calls / work orders and performs repairs in a timely manner ensuring the services to clients, staff and visitors is not compromised.
Assists in all aspects of grounds and roads care to snow removal, lawn mowing, planting, and yard cleanup as required by the season.
Utilizes maintenance soft ware (PMWORK's) to manage completion of work orders in a timely manner. Accepts and records completed work orders with appropriate notations to date, time and costs. Enters Asset Management data related to capital purchases and improvements.
Access company properties/homes for items in need of corrective and preventive repairs. Enters said items into computerized work order system for assignment and follow thru by self or others.
Repairs and services machinery, furnishings and other equipment within the facility; to insure such equipment is safe and operable.
Is knowledgeable/familiar with appropriate MSDS forms that relate to all substances used on the job. Utilizes all substances on the job according to the MSDS guidelines for safe and proper utilization and immediately brings any and all questions regarding such to the employee/s direct supervisor.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend safe and proper use of chemicals, materials and equipment used in performing one's responsibility.
Physically able to use power tools / equipment in a safe and proper operating condition.
A high school diploma or G.E.D is required. Post secondary vocational training is desired.
Experience of three (3) to five (5) years of progressively more responsible duties in the building maintenance trades is desired.
Possess basic computer skills and/or ability to learn.
Must hold valid Massachusetts Driver's License.
Proven safe driving record.
Must be able to work independently and use initiative to complete work in a timely manner. Must have good analytical and judgment skills to problem solve while completing a variety of assignments with minimal supervision.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills as the incumbent will interact with clients, all levels of management, affiliate staff and fellow coworkers.
Knowledge of Massachusetts building, plumbing and electrical codes is desired.
Affiliate: SHF
ID: 24058
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:00p. Overtime is available. Rotating on-call is required every 4 weeks, for a 2 week period (by pay period)
External Company URL: www.sevenhills.org
Street: 263 North Main Street
Our full-time benefits, such as reduced tuition on select online Associate's and Bachelor's degree programs, tuition reimbursement, three weeks of vacation time, and generous retirement match, support a healthy work-life balance. Seven Hills Foundation is a growing nonprofit of 4,500 dedicated professionals that celebrate diversity and inclusion. We also provide the stability of being considered essential workers for those Ready to Work. We hope you consider joining our team today!
Required to use a variety of hand tools, power tools, bench tools, and other equipment to perform assigned duties. Operates all equipment and utilizes all tools in compliance with the safety standards of its operation and utilization.
Performs all duties in a manner in keeping with the safety of self and all others. Keeps worksites clean and orderly. Is aware of client safety concerns when working in occupied homes and/or programs.
Reports all unsafe conditions to immediate supervisor in a timely and responsible manner.
Responds to a variety of maintenance calls / work orders and performs repairs in a timely manner ensuring the services to clients, staff and visitors is not compromised.
Assists in all aspects of grounds and roads care to snow removal, lawn mowing, planting, and yard cleanup as required by the season.
Utilizes maintenance soft ware (PMWORK's) to manage completion of work orders in a timely manner. Accepts and records completed work orders with appropriate notations to date, time and costs. Enters Asset Management data related to capital purchases and improvements.
Access company properties/homes for items in need of corrective and preventive repairs. Enters said items into computerized work order system for assignment and follow thru by self or others.
Repairs and services machinery, furnishings and other equipment within the facility; to insure such equipment is safe and operable.
Is knowledgeable/familiar with appropriate MSDS forms that relate to all substances used on the job. Utilizes all substances on the job according to the MSDS guidelines for safe and proper utilization and immediately brings any and all questions regarding such to the employee/s direct supervisor.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend safe and proper use of chemicals, materials and equipment used in performing one's responsibility.
Physically able to use power tools / equipment in a safe and proper operating condition.
A high school diploma or G.E.D is required. Post secondary vocational training is desired.
Experience of three (3) to five (5) years of progressively more responsible duties in the building maintenance trades is desired.
Possess basic computer skills and/or ability to learn.
Must hold valid Massachusetts Driver's License.
Proven safe driving record.
Must be able to work independently and use initiative to complete work in a timely manner. Must have good analytical and judgment skills to problem solve while completing a variety of assignments with minimal supervision.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills as the incumbent will interact with clients, all levels of management, affiliate staff and fellow coworkers.
Knowledge of Massachusetts building, plumbing and electrical codes is desired.
Affiliate: SHF
ID: 24058
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:00p. Overtime is available. Rotating on-call is required every 4 weeks, for a 2 week period (by pay period)
External Company URL: www.sevenhills.org
Street: 263 North Main Street
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Building services technician job description example 2
Pacific Mobile Diagnostics building services technician job description
We are looking for a reliable skilled entry-level repair person to assist with the upkeep and repair of mobile office units both interior or exterior at our Boise, ID branch location. We'll rely on you to meet our quality standards for units to maintain the customer satisfaction that we strive for. To be successful in this role, masterful hands and knowledge of the trades are important parts of your skillet. You must be well-organized with strong general repair skills. A keen eye for detail and physical stamina are valued greatly in this job.
Benefits & Perks of being a Pacific Mobile Employee:
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 2 Floating Holidays
• 80 hours PTO (Paid Time Off) starting on hire date
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options
• 8 hours of Volunteer Time per year
• 401(K) Retirement Benefits with Company Match
• Exercise Subsidy Plan, equal to $25 per month
• Quarterly Wellness Incentives
• Safety and Values Recognition Programs
• Years of Service Recognition
• Employee Development & Training
• Drug-free, safety-focused workplace
Pay Rate: $19.00 + per hour DOE
In this role you will:
• Perform 3-year maintenance and service calls on Mobile Offices when instructed
• General repairs to mobile office units using carpentry and other skills relevant to the task
• Install/remove counter tops, plan tables and movable partition system
• Perform electrical troubleshooting in mobile/modular units as well as reworking electrical
• Perform basic plumbing in mobile and modular units
• Install security items such as deadbolts, latch guards, and security bars
• General cleaning of interior and exterior of mobile and modular units
• Keep yard and working areas in a clean, working order
• Load units with foundation materials and entry systems
Skills/Qualifications:
• Experience working as a Carpenter, Foreman, or Field/Customer Service representative with limited to no supervision
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of electrical and or mechanical systems
• Plumbing and electrical troubleshooting and repair
• Provide an acceptable driver's abstract and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record per Pacific Mobile standards
• Help branch to achieve annual Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals
Physical Requirements:
• Climbing up and down on ladders and equipment
• Ability to work on concrete floors and uneven surfaces for up to 8 hours
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to pick-up a minimum of 25 pounds consistently and carry up to 250 feet unassisted
• Work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per work week and up to 12 hours per day
Our Commitment to Safety: Here at Pacific Mobile, we believe that we have a responsibility to prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, customers, partners, and community through supporting health officials and leaders as they work diligently to contain the virus. We will continue to keep health and safety at the forefront as we all work together during this unprecedented time.
Business Profile: Pacific Mobile Structures is a company with a consistent track record in the commercial modular building industry. We sell and lease mobile office space, and build innovative modular structures. With a rental fleet of 3.8 million square feet, we serve any jobsite need. We also provide high performing re-locatable classrooms, as well as quality modular structures for office buildings, medical clinics, government services, and workforce housing throughout the west.
As a values based company, we have built a unique culture that drives our performance in the marketplace. We put our values at the forefront of everything we do from hiring to our strategic long-term planning process. We empower our employees to make decisions that honor our values. This, along with our size and financial strength, allows the company to lead our industry in crafting a rewarding employee experience. Ownership's long term vision and its many dedicated employees create a culture that cannot be duplicated.
Benefits & Perks of being a Pacific Mobile Employee:
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 2 Floating Holidays
• 80 hours PTO (Paid Time Off) starting on hire date
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options
• 8 hours of Volunteer Time per year
• 401(K) Retirement Benefits with Company Match
• Exercise Subsidy Plan, equal to $25 per month
• Quarterly Wellness Incentives
• Safety and Values Recognition Programs
• Years of Service Recognition
• Employee Development & Training
• Drug-free, safety-focused workplace
Pay Rate: $19.00 + per hour DOE
In this role you will:
• Perform 3-year maintenance and service calls on Mobile Offices when instructed
• General repairs to mobile office units using carpentry and other skills relevant to the task
• Install/remove counter tops, plan tables and movable partition system
• Perform electrical troubleshooting in mobile/modular units as well as reworking electrical
• Perform basic plumbing in mobile and modular units
• Install security items such as deadbolts, latch guards, and security bars
• General cleaning of interior and exterior of mobile and modular units
• Keep yard and working areas in a clean, working order
• Load units with foundation materials and entry systems
Skills/Qualifications:
• Experience working as a Carpenter, Foreman, or Field/Customer Service representative with limited to no supervision
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of electrical and or mechanical systems
• Plumbing and electrical troubleshooting and repair
• Provide an acceptable driver's abstract and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record per Pacific Mobile standards
• Help branch to achieve annual Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals
Physical Requirements:
• Climbing up and down on ladders and equipment
• Ability to work on concrete floors and uneven surfaces for up to 8 hours
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to pick-up a minimum of 25 pounds consistently and carry up to 250 feet unassisted
• Work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per work week and up to 12 hours per day
Our Commitment to Safety: Here at Pacific Mobile, we believe that we have a responsibility to prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, customers, partners, and community through supporting health officials and leaders as they work diligently to contain the virus. We will continue to keep health and safety at the forefront as we all work together during this unprecedented time.
Business Profile: Pacific Mobile Structures is a company with a consistent track record in the commercial modular building industry. We sell and lease mobile office space, and build innovative modular structures. With a rental fleet of 3.8 million square feet, we serve any jobsite need. We also provide high performing re-locatable classrooms, as well as quality modular structures for office buildings, medical clinics, government services, and workforce housing throughout the west.
As a values based company, we have built a unique culture that drives our performance in the marketplace. We put our values at the forefront of everything we do from hiring to our strategic long-term planning process. We empower our employees to make decisions that honor our values. This, along with our size and financial strength, allows the company to lead our industry in crafting a rewarding employee experience. Ownership's long term vision and its many dedicated employees create a culture that cannot be duplicated.
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Building services technician job description example 3
Frontier Communications building services technician job description
TITLE: Building Services Tech
LOCATION: Grayling, MI (Paul George)
UNION: IBEW 1106 / 32
JOB POSTING: 5/19/22 to 5/31/22
Wage Range: $19.00 - $33.36
Summary
Responsible for the proper operation, repair, and maintenance of all assigned Air Handling/Conditioning Systems including, but not limited to, the following: various types of refrigeration equipment/systems, various types of humidifying equipment/systems, furnaces (gas, electric, solar), various types of boilers, various types of fans, various types of heaters, controls associated with any and all air handling systems in use, and duct systems. Provides technical support and assistance to Air Conditioning Mechanics and performs other duties as may be assigned.
General Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Performs building maintenance engineering and other miscellaneous maintenance/repair duties which include moving, changing, trouble-shooting and repairing mechanical and electrical building systems/ devices (fire alarms, security, lighting, elevators, air conditioning, kitchen, plumbing, etc.)
2. Reads and interprets drawings and specifications
3. Tests and diagnoses trouble using specialized tools and test equipment
4. Performs functional routines and adjustments/repairs on complex building systems/ equipment.
5. Programs digital building electronic automation systems.
6. Analyzes system problem printouts and takes appropriate action.
7. Gathers/records data and prepares reports
8. Orders material, parts, and building supplies as required.
9. Makes decisions based on analysis, technical knowledge, and capabilities of equipment.
10. Follows all appropriate laws, Company policies and procedures.
11. May be required to perform additional duties and tasks as required by the Company.
Basic Qualifications
1. Tests- Results obtained in standard tests for this position must meet minimum requirements established by the Company, in accordance with Company policy
2. Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or digital theory.
3. Working knowledge of HVAC electrical systems.
4. Working knowledge of B.A.S., fire alarm and plumbing systems.
5. Working knowledge of, and manual dexterity to use, various hand and power tools and associated test equipment.
6. Working knowledge of automated building controls.
7. Demonstrated effectiveness to interpret and use blueprints/schematics/wiring diagrams/manufacturer's specifications.
8. Working knowledge of job-related equipment.
9. Physical condition to perform job duties including seeing/hearing; fingering/feeling/handling/ reaching; bending/crouching/squatting/kneeling; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying weights in excess of 50 pounds while climbing ladders (heavy work).
10. Able to work from a stepladder, climb to rooftops and ascend and descend by extension and/or stationary ladders.
11. Demonstrated effective communication skills.
12. Basic keyboard skills, alpha and numeric.
13. No diagnosed condition(s) as defined by applicable state law(s) likely to cause loss of consciousness or control while driving and must be mentally alert to work around moving machinery and live electrical circuits.
14. May require a Building Engineer's certification and licensing.
15. EPA Universal certification required (CFC).
16. Advanced knowledge of commercial air conditioning and heating.
17. Tolerance to work in confined spaces.
18. Able to perceive differences in color.
19. Working knowledge of organizing, planning, perceptual, and analytical skills.
20. Tolerance to work in outdoor environment and/or areas that are damp and dirty.
21. Tolerance to work with chemicals such as: refrigerants (freons), gasoline, lubricating oils/greases, number 2 diesel fuel, fiberglass, contact cleaner/solvents, acetylene, acetone, paints, silicone, ammonia, cement, asphalt, acids, rubber, methane (sewer gas), coal tar, and adhesives.
LOCATION: Grayling, MI (Paul George)
UNION: IBEW 1106 / 32
JOB POSTING: 5/19/22 to 5/31/22
Wage Range: $19.00 - $33.36
Summary
Responsible for the proper operation, repair, and maintenance of all assigned Air Handling/Conditioning Systems including, but not limited to, the following: various types of refrigeration equipment/systems, various types of humidifying equipment/systems, furnaces (gas, electric, solar), various types of boilers, various types of fans, various types of heaters, controls associated with any and all air handling systems in use, and duct systems. Provides technical support and assistance to Air Conditioning Mechanics and performs other duties as may be assigned.
General Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Performs building maintenance engineering and other miscellaneous maintenance/repair duties which include moving, changing, trouble-shooting and repairing mechanical and electrical building systems/ devices (fire alarms, security, lighting, elevators, air conditioning, kitchen, plumbing, etc.)
2. Reads and interprets drawings and specifications
3. Tests and diagnoses trouble using specialized tools and test equipment
4. Performs functional routines and adjustments/repairs on complex building systems/ equipment.
5. Programs digital building electronic automation systems.
6. Analyzes system problem printouts and takes appropriate action.
7. Gathers/records data and prepares reports
8. Orders material, parts, and building supplies as required.
9. Makes decisions based on analysis, technical knowledge, and capabilities of equipment.
10. Follows all appropriate laws, Company policies and procedures.
11. May be required to perform additional duties and tasks as required by the Company.
Basic Qualifications
1. Tests- Results obtained in standard tests for this position must meet minimum requirements established by the Company, in accordance with Company policy
2. Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or digital theory.
3. Working knowledge of HVAC electrical systems.
4. Working knowledge of B.A.S., fire alarm and plumbing systems.
5. Working knowledge of, and manual dexterity to use, various hand and power tools and associated test equipment.
6. Working knowledge of automated building controls.
7. Demonstrated effectiveness to interpret and use blueprints/schematics/wiring diagrams/manufacturer's specifications.
8. Working knowledge of job-related equipment.
9. Physical condition to perform job duties including seeing/hearing; fingering/feeling/handling/ reaching; bending/crouching/squatting/kneeling; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying weights in excess of 50 pounds while climbing ladders (heavy work).
10. Able to work from a stepladder, climb to rooftops and ascend and descend by extension and/or stationary ladders.
11. Demonstrated effective communication skills.
12. Basic keyboard skills, alpha and numeric.
13. No diagnosed condition(s) as defined by applicable state law(s) likely to cause loss of consciousness or control while driving and must be mentally alert to work around moving machinery and live electrical circuits.
14. May require a Building Engineer's certification and licensing.
15. EPA Universal certification required (CFC).
16. Advanced knowledge of commercial air conditioning and heating.
17. Tolerance to work in confined spaces.
18. Able to perceive differences in color.
19. Working knowledge of organizing, planning, perceptual, and analytical skills.
20. Tolerance to work in outdoor environment and/or areas that are damp and dirty.
21. Tolerance to work with chemicals such as: refrigerants (freons), gasoline, lubricating oils/greases, number 2 diesel fuel, fiberglass, contact cleaner/solvents, acetylene, acetone, paints, silicone, ammonia, cement, asphalt, acids, rubber, methane (sewer gas), coal tar, and adhesives.
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Updated March 14, 2024