A Building Maintenance Technician, or Facilities Maintenance Technician, is responsible for completing maintenance tasks to repair appliances and preserve the quality of a facility. Their duties include conducting routine maintenance checks, delegating tasks among the maintenance team and taking inventory of cleaning supplies and tools.

One of the main goals of a Building Maintenance Technician is responding to maintenance requests and handling any necessary repairs, such as fixing flooring, drywall, plaster and painting. Some of their typical daily duties include:

• Performing quality checks on HVAC, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems
• Checking and responding to security and safety issues
• Testing and recommending new maintenance products
• Coordinating deliveries from vendors and suppliers
• Keeping documents of inspections and problems
• Doing landscaping, pool maintenance and pest control
• Keeping an inventory of cleaning and repair supplies
• Expertise in Fire Fighting and Plumbing, as well as a solid understanding of MEP-related troubleshooting. A minimum of 5 years of experience in building maintenance is also required.
•  Expertise in Fire Electrical & HVAC, as well as a solid understanding of MEP-related troubleshooting. A minimum of 5 years of experience in building maintenance is also required.

Skills

Key accountabilities

Carry out the PPM, Reactive and corrective including the electrical installations such as, lighting control system, DB’s VFD, control and monitoring devices, equipment’s, emergency lighting and small power not limited

Much of the training for a Building Maintenance Technician position is done on the job. Employers typically look for Building Maintenance Technicians 5 years of experience working with HVAC, plumbing, carpentry and masonry. Applicants with supervisory experience have a greater ability to be employed, and having computer experience, especially spreadsheets and inventory software, is a plus as well. Some employers prefer to hire candidates who have had an apprenticeship or an entry-level job in a relevant field, such as working in a mechanic shop or on a construction site.