Senior Maintenance Technician

Overview

Responsible for performing installations, maintenance and repairs of plumbing, carpentry, and painting work in retail stores, warehouses, office buildings, and other facilities. Occasionally responsible for providing guidance to other technicians. This associate must have reliable personal transportation and be able to travel daily to various locations within the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The associate will perform strenuous work on a regular basis. The Associate must be able to work a regular Monday – Friday daytime schedule and a rotating on call schedule that includes evenings, weekends and/or holidays (including answering and dispatching emergency calls as needed).  This position is responsible and will be held accountable for behaving in accordance with divisional and organizational RISE values and expectations.

 

Goodwill offers exciting opportunities for professional growth, and robust benefits, including personal time off (PTO), paid holidays, basic life insurance, short/long term disability benefits, individual and family medical, dental and vision benefits, pet insurance, generous employee discounts, and access to an employee assistance program (EAP).  403(b)/401(k) plan with match available after 1 year.  Bonus eligible. 

 

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. With minimal supervision, responsible for installations, maintenance and repairs of, plumbing, carpentry, painting, fixture repair and assembly, as well as other general handyman tasks in retail stores, warehouses, office buildings, and other facilities as needed. Identifies, maintains and implements solutions for assigned tasks. Evaluate problematic systems of facilities and determine what repair services need to be performed by others. Provide suggestions and recommendations as needed.

2. Updates our computerized maintenance management system in a timely manner as assigned tasks are completed or issues arise that prevent completion. 

3. Answer and dispatch emergency calls as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor during on call periods..

4. Using company accounts, purchases repair and maintenance materials as needed. Maintains and stock supply inventory; gathers and compiles information.

5. Performs all assigned tasks in a safe, workmanlike manner, and in accordance with any local building code requirements. 

6. Tracks mileage and other reimbursable expenses and submits properly completed expense report at least once per month. 

7. This position requires daily travel within the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.  

8. Flexibility in work hours and the ability to work occasional nights and/or weekends is required in accordance with a published on call schedule. 

 

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide senior level guidance and training.

2. Administers and services the core locking system that is installed at all locations.

3. Clock in and out for work shifts and lunch on the company’s timekeeping system.

4. Complete required monthly safety training and any other required training.

 

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. High school graduate or equivalent.

2. Two to Four years’ of recent experience in maintenance of a multi-unit commercial building or retail environment that required driving between work locations.  

3. Considerable knowledge and experience in plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance and repair in a commercial setting.  

4. General understanding of various Federal, State and County codes and regulations involving construction, installation, fire, safety and sanitation.

5. Must have own reliable transportation and valid “clear” driver’s license and be able to drive to any location within the Goodwill market area.

6. Proficient in using MS Office Outlook (email and calendar)7. Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.

8. Ability to prioritize effectively.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

1. High School Diplomas or GED, advanced studies preferred.2. 5+ years of previous experience in general carpentry, plumbing, painting, and other general maintenance activities.