JOB TITLE – General Maintenance Technician

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES – Perform routine maintenance duties including, but not limited to, basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical repairs, painting, and carpentry

MANAGER – Facilities Manager

SUPERVISES – None

DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Basic plumbing repairs (e.g. faucets, tub and showers, valves, pipes, fittings, etc.)
• Basic HVAC maintenance and repairs (e.g. Filters, coil cleaning, belts, etc.)
• Basic electrical repairs (e.g. repair or replace motors, fuses, switches, receptacles, florescent ballasts, etc.)
• Basic mechanical repairs (e.g. alignment adjustment of motors, repairs to equipment)
• Minor painting projects and wall repair (e.g. cleaning & preparing area, patching, priming & painting, etc.)
• Perform some rough carpentry work
• Hauling trash and other items
• Occasional general housekeeping (e.g.vacuuming, bathrooms, dusting, trash, etc.)
• General landscaping work (e.g. mowing lawn, weed eater, blower, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES – This position requires the following minimal requirements:

• Punctual and reliable
• Ability to read instructions and follow diagrams
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to work independently as well as functioning as part of a team, building rapport with other members on the team
• Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally
• Knowledge of equipment used in facilities maintenance (e.g. drill, impact driver, reciprocating saw, circular saw, miter saw, pipe wrench, adjustable wrench, etc.)
• Basic computing skills, including use of e-mail, web browser, and Microsoft Office applications

A successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that other departments can continue to work in a safe and effective facility. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented individual that is adaptable to change and has a strong technical background in all aspects of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Craftsmanship. The ideal person is a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment and is willing to adhere to the guiding principles of ACMR.

Service Excellence: We believe all relationships with co-workers, sponsors, and subjects are partnerships. We demonstrate service excellence through a personal commitment to producing high quality, high value work, and delivering on time and on target results for every partner.

Safety: We believe that physical and psychological safety are foundational for a healthy organization. We proactively identify and mitigate safety risks as part of our daily work and value those who speak up for safety.

Resilience: We believe resilience is critical for doing our best work. We demonstrate resilience by remaining flexible, adapting to sudden change, and bouncing back from difficult situations with grace and confidence.

Team Orientation: We believe that having a team orientation leads to individual and organizational success. We demonstrate team orientation by working collaboratively and leveraging collective knowledge, ideas, and strengths to achieve a common goal.

Ethical Behavior: We believe the pillars of ethical behavior are integrity, honesty, respect, courtesy, and caring. We demonstrate ethical behavior by modeling professional standards of conduct.

Mutual Respect: We believe that mutual respect cultivates a supportive workplace. We demonstrate mutual respect by embracing diverse perspectives, sharing ideas, and trusting in each other’s abilities.

Open Communication: We believe that open communication results in a rich and rewarding dialogue that allows for the flow of energy and creativity. We demonstrate open communication by listening for understanding, speaking up without fear, freely sharing experiences, and soliciting ideas and opinions from others.

EDUCATION – High school diploma/GED required

EXPERIENCE – Five (5) years HVAC and/or electrical experience required; additional plumbing or general maintenance experience preferred

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE – Valid Georgia driver’s license, CPR training provided

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS – Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May be required to complete job-related tasks outside of that time frame, in excess of a standard 40-hour work week. Requires prolonged walking, standing, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, other office equipment, and tools required for the maintenance of the facility. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Requires occasional lifting of supplies and equipment in excess of 100 pounds. Work is performed in a medical office environment and includes exposure to blood-born pathogens and bio-hazardous materials. This role requires the ability to work with a broad range of personalities, situations and psychiatric disorders; therefore, candidates must possess the ability to resolve conflicts immediately and diffuse potentially escalating events before they occur.

COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended at CenExel Clinical Research and all its research sites. As permitted by applicable law, COVID-19 vaccination may be required for employees that work directly with patients.

Experience

• 2 - 3 years: general maintenance experience
• 5 year(s): HVAC and/or electrical experience

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well