Job Description
Under the direction of the Site General Manager, the FMT is responsible for coordinating and performing general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Responsible for maintaining electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Fuel Dispensers, mechanical equipment, boiler systems, fire protection systems/equipment, and environmental control systems. Maintaining an up to date filing system of equipment records, inspection records, blueprints, purchase orders, and work orders. Ensure proper accounting of costs associated with equipment and services are charged to the appropriate departments.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs work to include the installation, inspection, repairs, and maintenance of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Fuel Dispensers, mechanical equipment, boiler systems and environmental control systems in all departments.
- Does general repairs such as painting/caulking, patching walls, security hardware, roof repairs, pavement repairs, tile, and floor repairs, hanging shelves, facility lighting and landscaping.
- Coordinates the work of outside contractors to ensure scope of work is being performed correctly. Inspects work for completeness.
- Maintains appropriate inventory of material, equipment, and supplies.
- Possession of a current and valid motor vehicle operator's license
Management Qualifications
- Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with Site Managers, employees, and vendors/contractors.
- Ability to install, inspect, repair, and maintain the electrical, plumbing, and other related systems electrical, HVAC, Fuel Dispensers, mechanical equipment, boiler systems and environmental control systems in all departments.
- Ability to perform various clean-up and maintenance tasks as needed.
- Ability to update inventories and other supplies as needed using excel spreadsheets and/or other computer software systems.
- Ability to understand complex written and oral instructions to include schematics, blueprints, and instruction/operation manuals.
- Thorough knowledge of the occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
- Ability to work with-out continuous direct supervision.
- Ability to operate machinery and equipment to include, tow motors, snow removal equipment and basic hand tools
- High School with Vocational training in general maintenance and equipment repair.
- Three to five years’ experience in general maintenance or other maintenance responsibilities that would include the ability to recognize electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Fuel Dispensers, mechanical equipment, boiler systems, fire protection systems/equipment, and environmental control systems.
Competencies
- The ability to do something successfully or efficiently
- Competency level should be evaluated on one of the three levels: basic, intermediate, or advanced
- Must possess advanced critical thinking skills
- Intermediate communication skills are required
- Requires a basic understanding of the organization’s strategic perspective
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
- Lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds. Requires strength in upper extremities and torso to perform maintenance related physical tasks.
- Frequently bend, stoop, and reach to perform day to day maintenance job duties, under. Must be able to use arms above head/shoulder level. Need to work in tight spaces.
- Climb steps and ladders.
- Stand/walk for shifts up to eight hours (short breaks are provided throughout the shift).
- Aid and assist customers at finding and reaching desired products when necessary including providing special assistance to handicapped customers.
Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- facility maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
- HVAC: 1 year (Preferred)
- electrical: 1 year (Preferred)
- plumbing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Required)
Work Location: In person