Position Title:                       Facilities Maintenance Technician

Department:                          Facilities

Reports To:                           Facilities Maintenance Manager

FLSA Status:                         Non-Exempt/Hourly, Full-Time, Benefited 

 

Position Summary:

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine building maintenance tasks at our Central Office location. This role will perform a variety of building maintenance tasks in one or more fields (e.g. carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc.) with the highest standards of efficiency.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Facilities Maintenance Technician is a full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt/hourly position, potential overtime .  On-call duties required as needed, including after hours, some weekends and holidays in case of emergency.

Travel:
Local Travel is expected for this position. A valid CA driver’s license and a clean DMV report required.

Compensation Summary: $27-$31/hour, plus full benefits

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a wide range of cooling systems, including HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), industrial refrigeration units, and data center cooling infrastructure.
• Performing routine maintenance around the building such as fixing structural damage, fire sprinklers, etc. and reducing risk of future problems.
• Repairing broken or leaking plumbing to avoid water damage and restore full use of water fixtures.
• Working on damaged electrical wiring when a shortage or severed wire occurs.
• Carpentry ability to handle basic repairs, installation of televisions, and assembling chairs or desks as needed
• Conducts regular inspections and ensures the upkeep and maintenance of all areas of the facility.
• Ensures that all state, federal, and OSHA regulations pertaining to the buildings are followed.
• Directs all emergencies including, but not limited to, fires, storm damage, chemical spills and major mechanical failures.
• Completes special projects, duties and assignments in a timely matter.
• Interpret complex laws, regulations, and/or policies.
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions.
• Assists other departments when necessary.

Work Experience & Competencies:

• 3-5 years of working experience in facilities maintenance or similar industry
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, plumbing, and carpentry
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various and diverse teams.
• Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, customer service oriented
• Must be organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to multi-task
• Physical stamina to handle a full shift of being active and working on the building
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Ability to push/lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Bending at waist, sitting, kneeling, climbing, walking, crouching as job may require.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Working in high noise levels requiring hearing protection.
• Working around lubricants, solvents, batteries, cleaning fluids, paints.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in group or one to one meetings with Facilities Maintenance Manager.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively. Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values and Employee Handbook rules.
• Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information to groups large and small and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Computer Skills - Proficient in multiple operating platforms; should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point. Able to enter and solve ticket queue issues.
• Tools – Proficient with small hand and power tools.

 

 

Why Sonic?

Since 1994, Sonic has been committed to building a faster, more affordable internet, and to hiring the nicest people around. We are looking for exceptional employees who want to challenge the industry for the better by putting members first and offering accessible connectivity for everyone.

Foster your personal growth, develop your career, and make a difference in an industry where honest business practice has become optional. Every career opening at Sonic is an opportunity to join a dedicated team where each department works closely together with one another.

Join a community-minded company that empowers the growth of a better internet — one home, one business, one employee at a time.

 

 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work in all weather, exposed to the elements. Working in office and satellite offices.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity:

Sonic is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.