Facilities Technician (6815)

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an
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Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.

Position Overview: A Facilities Technician performs a wide variety of routine building and grounds maintenance tasks. This includes, but is not limited to, carpentry work, painting, repair work as well as landscaping and grounds maintenance. This position also provides guidance to service contractors and monitors their work. Must be able to complete a variety of tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities and Duties : (*Indicates an Essential Function)

• *Performs minor carpentry work, drywall repairs, including replacing ceiling tiles throughout facility and indoor/outdoor painting of walls, doors, handrails etc.
• *Performs various landscaping duties such as pulling weeds, weed whacking, raking and grounds clean-up.
• *Moves heavy furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment, using appropriate assistance when necessary.
• *Clears snow and ice from walkways, steps, roof drains, overhangs and HVAC equipment.
• *Performs various cleaning/organizing tasks such as sweeping, removing debris from roofs as well as organizing material and equipment as needed.
• *Completes scheduled rounds to inspect building, structures and grounds to identify areas needing repair.
• *Requests quotes and submits requisitions for various facility repairs. Oversees repair work, providing on-site guidance and monitoring work performed.
• *Oversees facility services such as lawn care, janitorial and snow removal.
• *Installs and reconfigures modular office components (e.g. furniture, cubicles, storage bins, file cabinets, etc.) to accommodate user needs.
• *Assist facilities engineer with ordering supplies, finding leaks, tracing utility lines, taking measurements, etc.
• *Follows safety guidelines (PPE, etc.) and demonstrates safe work practices.
• Overtime may be required, based on business need; regular attendance required.
• Other duties as assigned.