General Maintenance Technician IV

Job Responsibilities

General Maintenance Technician II

What Does a General Maintenance Technician Do?

A general maintenance technician is a trained person who specializes in fixing and maintaining machines, equipment and general appliances. Must be versatile in several areas and executes many tasks in a day. The job of a general technician requires both indoor and outdoor activities. Employee will carry out a wide range of duties to include maintenance on buildings, carpentry, painting, general repair, and landscaping amongst others.

Job Description Carryout all duties that are necessary in resolving reactionary activities, and report the need for further maintenance and safety to supervising staff.

• Ensure the proper use of all tools in the workshop for cutting, bending and welding of equipment
• Carryout detailed evaluation of workshop equipment to ensure that they are in good condition for proper functioning
• Assist co-workers in different phases of building, construction and general maintenance and review works performed by them to ensure that they are in good condition
• Carryout repairs on ceilings, floors and walls by combining plaster of spackle and painting
• Ensure proper repair and finishing of doors, desks, tables, chairs and other furniture in the organization to ensure comfort of staff and visitors
• Repair and change locks in the building and perform complex lock servicing to ensure maximum safety of all people
• Carryout ground works by mowing lawns, weeding flower beds, clearing grasses, and sidewalks to ensure a clean and healthy environment
• Report conditions that are likely to endanger safety of workers to management for quick resolution

Requirements - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for the position of General Maintenance Technician

• Have good knowledge of electricity, carpentry and plumbing among other technical skills
• Have good knowledge of troubleshooting techniques in order to determine exact problems and tackle them accordingly
• Excellent ability to communicate system problems to both co-workers and management for proper understanding
• Exhibit good mechanical skills to handle equipment to avoid causing injuries to self and others on ground
• Have a high school qualification or its equivalent

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment. Must have a valid SC Driver's License.