Facility Maintenance

Scope

• Mechanically troubleshoot, repair and maintain facility buildings, grounds, equipment, and systems.
• Primarily 1st shift schedule, could include 2nd, 3rd, split shifts, weekends, holidays, 12 hour shifts, on-call.
• Daily work activity is directed by the Group Leader and a Facility Maintenance A or B.
• Reports directly to the department Foreman.

Responsibilities

Primary duties to perform this job include:

• Performs all task under general supervision.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on buildings, mechanical equipment and utility systems using one or more trade skills (e.g., mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, etc).
• Prepares and maintains records of completed maintenance repair work.
• Maintains current knowledge of all applicable procedures and safety measures.
• Operates, monitors, and maintains utilities including HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) setup, maintenance and balancing, and process equipment.
• Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs facilities mechanical components systems in accordance with SOPs (standard operating procedures), internal requirements, manufacturer's specifications and safety policies.
• Performs miscellaneous manual labor activities (e.g., sweeping and cleaning floors and work areas, picking up papers and refuse from grounds, assisting in the handling of heavy materials, making minor repairs, mowing lawns, and shoveling snow).
• Perform inspections and routine maintenance to all types of cranes and hoists.
• Perform repairs to small pneumatic and electric hand tools.
• Perform bench work in repairing and maintaining production equipment spare part assemblies.
• Perform tasks as assigned during facility emergencies such as flooding, roof and plumbing leaks, etc.
• Oversee facility maintenance contract and service work as assigned.
• Order and maintain spare parts.
• Assist with keeping neat and orderly records on work performed.
• Work with Engineering, Production Team Leads, Foreman, Group Leaders, and fellow tradesmen to accomplish the desired result.
• Adjust schedule and work hours to accomplish the desired result, ability to be on-call and must be able to rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays as required.
• Perform work assignments efficiently while being consistent with good safety practices.
• Assist in procedure/equipment upgrades as necessary.
• Report any maintenance and/or safety issues to supervisor. 
• Review, understand, and follow all Company specifications and procedures, and regulatory rules and requirements that are associated with the performance of this job.
• Other duties as assigned by the department Foreman.

Quality

• Must understand the Company's Quality Policy and how it relates to this job.
• Must understand the relevance and importance of the quality activities and how they contribute to the achievement of the quality objectives

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

• Understand the Company’s EHS Policy and how it relates to this job.
• Be aware of OSHA and EPA laws and regulations as well as the Company’s Plant Rules and Regulations that pertain to this job.
• Work in a safe manner and observe all company EHS Procedures. 
• Follow safe equipment operating procedures and only operate equipment when guards are in place and in good condition.  
• Know that the company EHS Procedures, Company Specifications, Work Instructions, Plant Rules and Regulations, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) can be accessed by supervision and are located at Security, and are available upon request.
• Immediately notify the Foreman of any safety hazard, equipment not operating correctly, or if there are any questions regarding EHS procedures. 
• PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT – Follow the personal protective equipment policy detailed in Plant Rules & Regulations EHS560 & EHS580.

Skills, Aptitude and Abilities

• High School education or equivalent.
• Must have some knowledge of mechanical troubleshooting and facility systems.
• Must have some mechanical aptitude and the ability to work on facility equipment and/or parts. Some ability to fabricate, weld, or machine parts may be required.
• Must have some level of knowledge and experience reading mechanical and facility drawings.
• Excellent attendance required.
• Must possess good organizational and communication skills.
• Team oriented, self-motivated, safety and quality conscious; requiring minimal supervision.
• Capable of lifting up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis.
• May be required to operate basic shop equipment (hoist, forklift, scissor lift, etc.)
• Must be able to work in confined areas, climb ladders, and work at heights of 50 feet.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must be willing to continuously improve technical skills and knowledge.
• Must be able to understand and interpret the specifications and procedures related to this job.

Training

• As directed by the department Foreman in conjunction with experienced personnel.
• The department Foreman shall ensure that the employee receives the following training at the appropriate times per the Maintenance Department Training Matrix.
• The department Foreman shall determine when an individual has completed the training and is qualified to assume these responsibilities.