TX Maintenance Tech I

POSITION SUMMARY:                  

Supports the Maintenance department in installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe, and electrical systems in commercial or industrial establishments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The incumbent may be required to perform all or a combination of the following essential functions as determined by business necessity:

• Opens and closes the building, sets and operates alarm system.
• Services lighting, conveyors, tape machine, strapping equipment, air compressors, printers, motors, HVAC equipment, and Pick-to-Light equipment.
• Using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) program for routine and non-routine maintenance, dismantles machines or equipment, replaces, or repairs defective parts. Reassembles and makes necessary adjustments.  Cleans and lubricates machine parts such as shafts, pulleys, gears, and bearings.  Replaces or repairs machine belts, conveyor belts, conveyor cables, pulleys, rollers, compressed air components, motors, electrical controls, and HVAC equipment.
• Installs, programs, or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as robots or programmable controllers.
• Uses hand tools, saws, drills, grinders, and electrical meters to perform troubleshooting and repairs on equipment.
• Bends and cuts pipe, cuts openings in walls, ceilings, and floors for pipes, and seals pipe joints with sealing compound.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools.
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Cuts out and joins parts for worktables, benches, shelves, and other furnishings.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
• Patches or replaces drywall and paints walls, ceilings, and trim of building.
• Clears clogged drains and toilets and replaces plumbing fixtures as needed.
• Cleans work area, tools, and equipment, and performs other routine duties.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

In addition to the essential functions listed above, the incumbent may be required to perform other non-essential functions.  Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

SPECIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 LEVEL OF SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under minimal supervision, performs specifically assigned tasks only as instructed, subject to regular check of performance, as necessary.

EDUCATION, TRAINING and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).  Two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, and/or LICENSES:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. One year certificate or equivalent from college or technical school in Mechanical or related field.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS and/or PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

General warehouse environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.  The employee is provided with and required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when performing these duties.  The employee is also frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is also occasionally exposed to risk of electric shock.  The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (If Applicable):

 There are no supervisory responsibilities