Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Quinn Company, your local Caterpillar store, is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Specialist in City of Industry, California.
Quinn Company is a Caterpillar dealership founded in 1919. The company sells, services, and rents a full line of new and used construction, agricultural, and material handling equipment, diesel and natural gas engines.
As a Caterpillar Dealership, Quinn Company enjoys a unique ability to be a nimble company with entrepreneurial spirit and leverage the global reach and support of a Fortune 50 company… local and global at the same time.
Quinn Company ranks among the top performing Caterpillar Dealers in the world. This competitive, performance based drive is the foundation of the company’s culture.

The Facilities Maintenance Specialist is responsible for performing routine maintenance, repair and inspections of building systems and structures. This role involves troubleshooting issues that are moderately complex related to plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, and general facility upkeep. This position will work collectively with team members to ensure a safe and functional environment for Quinn employees who occupy our facilities.

Starting wage will depend on experience and education. $25.17 - $30.50 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. 

• Perform general building maintenance which includes carpentry, painting, and repair of minor electrical devices.
• Perform necessary repairs of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Installation and repair of electrical service for equipment and offices.
• Provide assistance to vendors onsite.
• Maintain adequate inventory of janitorial supplies and related parts to perform assigned duties.
• Respond to emergency situations to ensure employees and facility safety.
• Maintain friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers.
• Update and work with current security team on site as needed.
• Respond professionally to customer needs.
• Organize and prioritize work orders.
• Perform minor electrical repair, i.e., replacing lamps, sockets, ballast, exhaust fans and other fixtures.
• Assist in office organizing, i.e., hanging pictures, bulletin boards, building shelves.
• Perform landscape maintenance, i.e., pruning, weeding, general grounds keeping, and irrigation repairs. General maintenance duties as needed.
• Comply with policies of safe driving and vehicle use. Ensure company vehicles are properly serviced and kept in safe operating conditions.
• Keep work area clean and well organized.
• Maintain and utilize work areas, tools and equipment to promote a clean and safe environment.
• Work varying shifts and overtime as business needs arise.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures and safety regulations. Use all safety equipment when necessary. Report any unsafe acts or conditions. Coordinate all appropriate activities with the safety department.
• Provide training and coaching to less experienced Facilities Maintenance team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

• High School diploma, GED required.
•   Trade school graduate preferred, specializing in areas such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing or general maintenance.
• Minimum four years' experience in the maintenance trade, with strong knowledge of electrical, air-conditioning, plumbing and structural repairs.
• Ability to read and understand materials commonly used in the facilities service and maintenance function.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, allowing for repairs or adjustments of most systems up to, and including, relocating/replacing thermostats, changing filters, replacing relays or fuses in various roof-top units.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, allowing for repairs or adjustments up to and including changing fluorescent ballasts, troubleshooting and repair of 120v/220v/480v 3-phase services, replacing electric motors, identifying and replacing lamps for all applicable fixtures.
• Ability to reset (adjust) lime clocks and controls for various building systems is required.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic and irrigation systems.
• Ability to problem-solve and perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to accurately read blueprints and schematics.
• Trained and certified to operate lift trucks and scissor lifts.
• Proficient computer technology skills, including ability to utilize company authorized software.
• Must possess. or be able to obtain, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job- specific competencies and safety training, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
• Must possess and maintain a safe driving record.
• Possesses strong technical, mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations, resolve issues and concerns in a professional manner.
• Ability to work and accomplish tasks in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to tolerate weather conditions including extreme heat and extreme cold.
• Professional trade license preferred but not required.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Quinn is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/DV

Quinn Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, all applicable veteran status or disabled veteran status. Quinn Group, Inc. has established an Affirmative Action Plan to promote the employment and advancement of members of those covered groups identified by statute and regulations, including minorities, women, qualified disabled individuals and all Veterans and disabled Veterans  

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