Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician
Location: Reno, Nevada
General Accountability:
As the Maintenance Technician this role will consist primarily of performing repairs and maintenance to the building and equipment.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Routine maintenance and repairs on equipment such as heating and a/c units, blowers, scrubbers; jaw crusher, and ring mills
- General building maintenance such as replacing ceiling tiles and painting
- Light plumbing and carpentry work
- Welding
- Work with contractors and/or suppliers
- Be available for on-call projects
- Must possess a valid driver’s license to go on errands for the department
- May be required to do maintenance at other ALS USA sites as needed
- Must be able to pick-up, purchase and transport building materials and maintenance items
- Assists with maintaining all logbooks and maintenance records/schedules
- Ability to complete unsupervised mechanical work such as change belts, bearings, shafts, and basics equipment repairs.
- Ability to determine the requirements of a maintenance project
- May order and arrange for supplies
- Observes established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Metal Fabrication
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong command of the English languages
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under general supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact.
- Basic knowledge of MS office, and computerized maintenance management software.
Required Qualifications:
- Grade 12 diploma preferred
- Experience in general building repairs and operations
- Experience working with electrical systems, plumbing, pneumatics, carpentry, drywall and/or painting will be an asset
- Forklift experience will be considered an asset.