Maintenance Technician at Electrical Power Products – Des Moines, Iowa

Reports To

The Maintenance Technician will report to the Facilities and Operations Manager.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform tasks as assigned by the Facility Manager.
• Oversee, direct, and train Maintenance Helpers.
• Assist in the direction and oversight of subcontractors on-site.
• Move and set up office furniture, and computer equipment when necessary.
• Perform maintenance and repair on the roof top units, such as filter changes, grease bearings, and replace belts.
• Maintain and work from tickets generated by our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software.
• Grease forklifts, pallet jacks, exhaust fans, trash compactor, and cardboard balers.
• Oil the rollers, hinges, and chains on overhead doors.
• Clean out the exhaust ducts on the engravers.
• Clean and disinfect the icemakers.
• Maintenance and repair of powder coat equipment.
• Maintenance and repair of production equipment including but not limited to CNC laser, CNC press brake, CNC drills, saws, etc..
• Rebuild and repair equipment in off-season storage to prepare for the next use cycle.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, and material storage area.
• Snow removal and application of ice melt for sidewalks, pedestrian doors, emergency exits, and overhead doors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school education.
• Minimum of two years training in facility maintenance. or two years experience in facility maintenance.
• Strong trades skills and mechanical abilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, compressed air, hydraulics, HVAC, fire alarm, fire sprinkler, security, and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) systems.
• Safe and efficient use of a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate equipment including, but not limited to, table saws, miter saws, chop saws, drill presses, portable lifts, power operated fastening equipment, and pneumatic tools.
• Ability to operate a utility vehicle with a sander and snowplow, forklifts, and scissor lifts.
• Technical skills to perform preventive maintenance and repair tasks on production equipment, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, compressed air, hydraulic, and plumbing systems.
• Experience with carpentry, drywall repair and finishing, painting, and floor repair.
• Ability to replace door hardware, and locksets.
• Basic computer skills for emails word processing, Excel input, and CMMS.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and oral directives.
• Ability to work independently to carry out assigned tasks.
• Ability to lead and direct helpers when needed.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to climb ladders and some equipment, crawl, crouch, reach, balance, stoop, grasp, kneel, walk, push, pull, lift up to 50 pounds, stand for prolonged periods, and perform repetitive motions.
• Exerting force up to 100 pounds occasionally to push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• The ability to wear personal protective equipment as required to include, but not limited to, ear protection, safety glasses, face shield, hardhat, safety shoes, dust mask, respirator, and gloves.
• Skillful use of hands.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, and on irregular terrain.
• The work may be in extreme temperatures and heights up to 30’, around equipment that is in operation, exposure to noise, fumes, vibration, and dust.