The Planet Group
Job Description
Job Summary:
Immediate opening for a Lead Maintenance Technician in Arlington, VA. The Lead technician will communicate daily with the Client Facility Manager to review the work scheduled and support them to provide quality workmanship and high work standards to maintain a professional working environment. Weekly schedule is Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm. In a safe, efficient, and professional manner, the position completes required PM's, various type general maintenance repairs of the facility office &common areas. The technician is an excellent communicator and has exceptional follow-through capabilities with responsibilities for all administrative requirements. This position will be crossed trained and utilize a "flow to the work" concept as well as provide oversight and management support of minor client initiated projects. The technician will exhibit an ownership attitude.
Responsibilities include the supervision of the janitorial staff, managing & scheduling vendors, and the maintenance and repairs of walls, floors, doors, ceilings, furniture, etc. Knowledge of and capable to perform painting, minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC and various general tasks assigned. Other duties include conference room set-up's, furniture/cabinet moves and repairs. Qualified applicants must be a US Citizen, possess a valid driver's license and have at least 3 to 5 years of hands on experience in a Lead facilities maintenance role in dealing with a wide range of general type services. Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include the supervision of the janitorial staff, managing & scheduling vendors, and the maintenance and repairs of walls, floors, doors, ceilings, furniture, etc. Knowledge of and capable to perform minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC and various general tasks assigned. Other duties include exterior maintenance, conference room set-up's, furniture/cabinet moves and repairs. Qualified applicants must be a US Citizen, possess a valid driver's license and have at least 3 to 5 years of hands on experience in a Lead facilities maintenance role in dealing with a wide range of general type services. Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills
High School diploma (or equivalent) required, preference given to those with some undergraduate business or trade school training
4 years' experience and/or training including the application of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry skills/concepts required. An equivalent combination of training, education, and manufacturing maintenance experience is acceptable.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or graphic form. Key elements include the ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must have a working knowledge of MS Applications, be able to send/receive emails and be able to manage an email box. Must be able to operate the work order system and maintenance specific software such as Building Automation.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and/or employees.
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.
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
Job Summary:
Immediate opening for a Lead Maintenance Technician in Arlington, VA. The Lead technician will communicate daily with the Client Facility Manager to review the work scheduled and support them to provide quality workmanship and high work standards to maintain a professional working environment. Weekly schedule is Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm. In a safe, efficient, and professional manner, the position completes required PM's, various type general maintenance repairs of the facility office &common areas. The technician is an excellent communicator and has exceptional follow-through capabilities with responsibilities for all administrative requirements. This position will be crossed trained and utilize a "flow to the work" concept as well as provide oversight and management support of minor client initiated projects. The technician will exhibit an ownership attitude.
Responsibilities include the supervision of the janitorial staff, managing & scheduling vendors, and the maintenance and repairs of walls, floors, doors, ceilings, furniture, etc. Knowledge of and capable to perform painting, minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC and various general tasks assigned. Other duties include conference room set-up's, furniture/cabinet moves and repairs. Qualified applicants must be a US Citizen, possess a valid driver's license and have at least 3 to 5 years of hands on experience in a Lead facilities maintenance role in dealing with a wide range of general type services. Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include the supervision of the janitorial staff, managing & scheduling vendors, and the maintenance and repairs of walls, floors, doors, ceilings, furniture, etc. Knowledge of and capable to perform minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC and various general tasks assigned. Other duties include exterior maintenance, conference room set-up's, furniture/cabinet moves and repairs. Qualified applicants must be a US Citizen, possess a valid driver's license and have at least 3 to 5 years of hands on experience in a Lead facilities maintenance role in dealing with a wide range of general type services. Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills
- Abides by all safety guidelines including OSHA regulations, lock-out/tag-out, correct use of PPE, etc
- Conducts "shift rounds" (regular checks of systems, building, and equipment to identify issues, and document systems and equipment performance).
- Competently maintains, troubleshoots, and performs substantial equipment repairs. Works independently, and as part of the facilities maintenance team:
- Conduct the inspection/evaluation of operating characteristics such as speeds, pressures, vacuum, or vibration; and features such as wear, replacement of expendables (i.e. belts, hoses, fluids, filters, etc.).
- Preforms preventative maintenance, including the diagnosis of malfunctioning apparatus and/or systems, such as:
- HVAC equipment, fire life safety systems, plumbing and electrical systems.
- Transformers, motors, motor starters, MCC panels, MCC circuits, variable frequency drives, replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
- Dock equipment (Overhead doors, dock levelers, dock locks and seals)
- Building/parking lot lighting, photoelectric eyes, emergency lights/exit lights, 120 volt outlets for exterior building lighting.
- Repairs systems and apparatus mentioned above, could also include tasks like rebuilding of pumps, steam traps, valves, electrical, and pneumatic solenoid devices. May paint walls, fix leaks and stoppages in plumbing, repair or replace sinks, piping, valves or drains. May maintain electrical controls, lighting, and electrical distribution systems, etc
- Performs administrative task such as material ordering, purchase order request, purchase card reconciliation/coding, budget management & reporting, vendor coordination & management, vendor PM scheduling and completion (recommended action on PM findings), attend job meetings/project meetings, weekly status updates, work order management - CMMS responsibilities, etc
- Documents work results in the CMMS, analyzes findings and recommends updates to PM list. Manages work orders and daily work requests
- Communicates effectively with coworkers and customer staff; assuring that all aspects of a work request are understood. This includes ensuring the customer is adequately informed about work status and expected completion dates
- May manage maintenance projects, including complex equipment repair, providing guidance to Sub-Contractors of facilities services.
- Assists Account Manager with budgeting and monthly variance reports. Accountable to all Key Performance Indicators (Budgeting, Customer Satisfaction, Operational Excellence, Environmental Health & Safety, and Energy Saving Initiatives).
- Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the Customer Site Manager
High School diploma (or equivalent) required, preference given to those with some undergraduate business or trade school training
4 years' experience and/or training including the application of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry skills/concepts required. An equivalent combination of training, education, and manufacturing maintenance experience is acceptable.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or graphic form. Key elements include the ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must have a working knowledge of MS Applications, be able to send/receive emails and be able to manage an email box. Must be able to operate the work order system and maintenance specific software such as Building Automation.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and/or employees.
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.
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.