Maintenance Technician - Facilities

Location: Natchitoches, LA, USA

Shift: 1:00 PM- 9:30 PM

SUMMARY

Installs, maintains, diagnoses, and repairs building/facilities machinery, equipment, physical structures, and utilities systems by performing the following duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate Degree in Technical Field and 2 years experience in facilities/plant maintenance or a minimum of 5 years maintenance experience in a facilities/plant environment. Certification in Boiler and HVAC systems preferred. Must have strong knowledge of Utility, Boiler, HVAC, and Air Compressor systems and codes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and occasionally required to climb or balance. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate all equipment repairs/changes/modifications with engineering supervision.
• Perform installation, diagnostics and repairs on facility equipment and systems: Electrical service, wiring, switch gear; Plumbing system; HVAC system; Boiler system; Air Compressor system.
• Working with facilities drawings and electrical/plumbing schematics, diagnose problem, initiate orders for and install new or repaired parts.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Install and repair electrical components, such as transformers, relays, switches, switch gear, wiring, printed circuit boards, etc. of machinery and equipment.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains water, steam, and pneumatic plumbing systems, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Maintain Boiler system chemical treatment.
• Repair and maintain physical structure of establishment.
• Install, program, or repair programmable controllers.
• Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Assist in developing PMs per OEM and engineering recommendations to maximize production uptime and minimize maintenance costs. Performs PM work.
• Work proactively and implement improvements necessary to eliminate recurring equipment problems.
• Train as First Responder and respond for medical emergencies and/or chemical spills.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives, and expertise. Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers, and making a positive impact in the communities where we live.

About Copeland
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial, and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Every day, our global workforce fulfills our unified purpose and lives out the values we hold close as an organization: Integrity, Safety and Quality, Support Our People, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Innovation. Our causes – Planet, Humanity, Champion, Inclusion, and Future – shape, define, and fuel Copeland’s culture while inspiring our innovative spirit and driving our focus. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!