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Facilities Mechanical Technician
Company | Kairos Power |
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Location | Alameda, CA, USA |
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Salary | $36 – $40 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and completion of related accredited program or equivalent work experience in industrial or commercial maintenance, with emphasis on mechanical and general building work
- 3+ years of experience working with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or related systems in industrial, commercial and/or R&D facilities
- Ability to maintain, inspect, operate, install, repair, replace, test, and troubleshoot mechanical, plumbing, and basic components
- Experience testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment
- Experience in reading plumbing and mechanical diagrams, drawings, schematics, & specifications
- Ability to oversee electrical commissioning, testing, and maintenance activities performed by consultants and electrical testing contractors
- Strong understanding of busway power distribution systems, plus grounding and bonding for specialized laboratory and manufacturing equipment
- Experience with Building Management System (BMS), Building Automation System (BAS), Energy Management System (EMS), and/or HVAC Systems troubleshooting
- Must have experience maintaining an electrically safe workplace utilizing NFPA 70E as a safety standard (LOTO etc.); intermediate knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, and adherence to applicable Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) laws and regulations is also required
- Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively in writing and verbally with technical, administrative, and management personnel
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as a team member
- Strong computer-based skills including ability to utilize software to create and update work orders, send and receive e-mails and internal messages, participate in computer-based training, web-based meetings, and utilize internal company applications
- Ability to operate motor vehicles and be insured on company vehicles
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for required mechanical tasks in collaboration with internal facilities, construction, engineering and project teams
- Complete preventative and corrective maintenance/troubleshooting on site HVAC, plumbing, and basic electrical systems
- Support the scope and coordination with facilities contractors to complete required projects/work on site
- Maintain a detailed understanding and knowledge of the buildings mechanical electrical and plumbing systems
- Support the construction and operations of new test equipment is support of R&D testing at facility
- Perform lockout/tagout to isolate components and de-energize equipment
- Ability to test, troubleshoot, and repair malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components by using basic electrical test equipment (voltmeters, ohmmeters)
- Carry out skilled maintenance tasks encompassing inspections, operations, installation, and troubleshooting of building equipment such as bridge cranes and dock equipment
- Manage small facilities projects, work orders, and preventive maintenance tasks using computer and app-based systems
- Document and communicate results of preventive maintenance tasks including visual inspections, defect detection, hazard identification, and code compliance
- Analyze, prepare, and deliver reports; fill out preventative maintenance requests, deficiency reports, and work orders using a computer and other equipment
- Provide effective and timely customer service to internal clients and team members
- Comply with national, local, and company safety codes, procedures, policies and practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of OSHA 30 Construction Safety Training preferred
- First Aid/CPR/AED Training is a plus