Facilities Technician - Immediate Job Opportunity at The Fountain Group

The Fountain Group is currently seeking an­­­­­ Facilities Technician for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in West Sacramento, CA. Details for the position are as follows:
 
Job Description:

• Pay: $23hr – (W2).
• Shift hours: (1st shift): 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday (Onsite). Flexible within an hour or so if needed. On call rotates between team members so every 3rd week worker would need to be on call for off hours. On call duration is a full week.
• 1 year assignment - possibility to extend or convert based off performance and budget. (No guarantees)
• Inspect, repair, and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, buildings and work on plumbing, basic electrical repairs and upgrades, and heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Build partitions; make plaster or drywall repairs, and fix or paint on roofs, windows, doors, floors, and other parts of building structures. They also maintain and repair equipment and machinery found in cafeterias, laboratories, offices, and the factory.
• Typical duties include troubleshooting and fixing faulty electrical switches, repairing, and maintaining HVAC roof top units, lighting, and unclogging drains.
• Obtain supplies and repair parts from distributors or storerooms.
• Use common hand and power tools such as screwdrivers, saws, drills, wrenches, and hammers, as well as some specialized equipment and electronic testing devices, these workers replace or fix worn or broken parts, where necessary, or make adjustments to correct malfunctioning equipment and machines.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Following a checklist and standard work list, they may inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions.
• Keep records of work.
• They often carry out many different tasks in a single day, at any number of locations, including indoor and outdoor.
• May be called upon to switch tasks on very short notice.
• May have to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and work in uncomfortably hot or cold environments, in awkward and cramped positions, or on ladders or lifts or on the roof.
• Participate in mandatory company-provided training for working in various environments.
• Technical and mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity are important attributes.
• The ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics is often necessary.
• The job involves a lot of walking, climbing, standing, reaching, and heavy lifting. Difficult jobs require problem-solving ability, and many tasks require the ability to work without direct supervision.
• Required to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills when called upon to respond to unexpected facilities-related problems.
• Must follow safety precautions and use personal protective equipment and must participate in mandatory company-provided safety and compliance training.

• High school degree or GED required.
• Must have good reading comprehension.
• Ability to interpret service manuals and other written instructions.
• Must be able to use a computer to send and receive e-mail, open and update work orders, enter time sheet information, and may be trained on the use of computer-controlled HVAC systems.

If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached or contact me at 813 497-9090.
Please forward this email to any friends or colleagues as we do offer a Referral Bonus for any candidate who is hired and still gainfully employed after 30 days.