Commercial Building Technician

This is a great opportunity to utilize and grow your skills while building a career and not just settling for a job. K&H Facility Services has a strong and enduring reputation for knowledgeable technicians and a commitment to client satisfaction.

Due to our broad spectrum of service offerings, K&H is different than other commercial facilities company. We offer paid training, company sponsored license and certifications, and a competitive benefit package.

Plus, we are locally owned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Respond promptly to all work orders and tenant request (typically within 15 minutes if already on site) satisfying those requests that are within the scope of the building(s) policy.

The needs of the building tenants are ahead of all other non-critical repairs. Advise the Property Manager of any unusual or costly request.

Responsible for entering all worked time in the form of a Corrigo Work Order. This work order time will be reflected in Corrigo Team Time Cards and then exported on a daily basis to the company corporate ADP payroll system.

Responsible to use the Corrigo Work Order system to communicate regularly with the support staff and the tenants regarding the status of all work orders that cannot be completed immediately, (i.

e. waiting on parts, contractor is in route, will require an after-hour’s repair, etc.).

Operate the mechanical, HVAC and energy management systems, maintaining them in good order. Maintain a comfortable indoor temperature year-round.

Notify the Property Manager(s) and / or Field Supervisor immediately of any problems. Responsible for energy management and recordkeeping in an effort to reduce costs.

Use the Corrigo PM / RM system to conduct routine preventive maintenance as per the equipment manufactures’ recommendations and the appropriate KHFS Equipment Service Checklist (e.

g., change filters, clean coils, replace worn belts, grease motors and bearings in HVAC equipment.)

Maintain a building specific Operations and Maintenance manual that includes a list of each piece of equipment, the area that the equipment serves, a current preventative maintenance schedule, and copies of the past year’s Corrigo PM Work Orders.

Keep all dates for painting of the suites, paint colors, window washing schedule, keys, etc. in a separate manual(s).

• Work with other employees, vendors, and contractors on the premises ensuring that all work performed is done safely and in compliance with building standard specifications.
• Use good tenant communication skills with the ability to work through tenant issues.
• Maintain all building directories and signage.
• Make minor plumbing repairs such as replacing flush valves, faucet leaks, and unplugging stopped waste lines. Replace burned out light bulbs, globes and tubes including exterior building security lighting where accessible.

Repair or replace improperly operating door hardware and lock sets, adjust door closers and lubricate door hardware as needed.

Make minor carpentry repairs, including demolition, patching and painting.

• Conduct lighting maintenance as required. All electrical work such as lighting ballast, electrical switches and outlets, motors and motor controllers, and all other electrical repairs are to be completed by a 01 or 07 licensed electrician.
• Monitor the common areas, including the hallways, stairwells, parking lots, sidewalks, and landscaped areas on a daily basis;

remove debris as needed. Closely monitor the snow and ice removal from the building entrances, sidewalks and parking lots.

Manage snow removal contractors as appropriate. Maintain hallways and entrances in a safe and dry condition at all times, especially in the winter.

Repair and maintain the irrigation water sprinkler systems in the parking lots and other landscaped areas. On a regular basis, monitor all outside parking lot(s) security lighting and call in a lighting contractor as needed.

Work with the Property Manager in managing the parking policy for the facility, and work in conjunction with the parking management vendor.

Immediately notify the Property Manager of any accidents in or about the premises, providing the name and address of the injured person(s), the type of injury or accident, witnesses’ names and contact information, and date and time of accident.

Complete the safety Incident Report Form and turn in to the Property Manager with a copy to Human Resources.

• Each morning, complete a security check of the exterior areas for vagrants, vandalism, and graffiti. The Facility Technician is responsible for the security of the building at all times.
• Make periodic inspections to determine if the janitorial service is satisfactory and to take such action as necessary to have the janitorial contractor maintain cleaning standards in accordance with the building specifications.

Responsible for the ordering and receiving of building supplies and determining if they are in the proper amount and are the proper type.

• Abide by company due dates including submission of the electronic timesheet listing all hours worked at each property by day, certifying that they are true and correct.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by Director and Assistant Director K&H Facility Services, Group Supervisor, or Property Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• Possess basic understanding of building operations and be mechanically skilled.
• Basic experience in building operations, general carpentry, minor plumbing & electrical repairs, and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Obtain a City of Spokane Low Pressure Boiler Operators License within 6 months of employment.
• Obtain a City of Spokane Heating Mechanic I license within 2 ½ years of obtaining this position.
• Obtain a State of Washington Electrical Training Certificate within 30 days of employment.
• Requires familiarity with computers, the Internet, basic skill set in MS Office Suite, and file management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Lift up to 50 # unassisted. Lift greater than 50 # with assistance.
• Constant bending, carrying, walking, and standing.
• Work in overhead areas and places accessible by ladder.
• May work in weather elements, heat or cold, rain, snow, etc
• Sitting, talking, hearing, and seeing.
• Driving, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, feeling, reaching, lifting, grasping, twisting above the waist, bending at waist, repetitive hand and arm motion, and fine finger manipulation in the use of a computer.
• Climb ladders, enter crawl spaces, exertion of force, manipulation of hand and / or foot controls.

BENEFITS

Insurance - medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life and AD&D insurance, and long-term disability insurance.

Company provided dollars to use towards medical, dental and vision.

• Retirement Plans - eligible after 1000 hours of service. Vested immediately. Company matches up to a set amount each year.
• Vacation - lump sum to begin the following month of hire to equal 10 hours per month. (3 weeks)
• Paid Holidays - 9 paid holidays per year.
• Sick Pay - 0.038462 hours of sick per hour worked (on average 10 days per year). Up to 80 hours carryover each year.

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION

Discretionary bonuses

Mileage reimbursement

Allowance for Company Uniform

ADDITIONAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Utility Tech- $18.00 - $19.75

Tech I- $20.00 - $22.00

Tech II- $22.00 - $25.00

Tech III- $25.00 - $27.50

Compensation details : 20-25 Hourly Wage

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