The Enterprise By IR - Facilities Technician
Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica
Full Time
Facilities
Mid Level
Facilities Technician – Electrical/ Refrigerant
Job Summary of Role:
Ensures the smooth operation and proper maintenance of all electrical equipment, machinery, and systems, including air conditioning (AC) units and other mechanical equipment at all Facilities/properties.
Responsibilities:
- Replaces blown or defective fluorescent tubes.
- Replaces defective ballast for lighting fixtures.
- Test runs, inspects, and services generators and Air conditioning units, replacing defective parts as necessary.
- Installs lighting fixtures and checks security lighting as necessary.
- Cleans and services load center panels.
- Maintains or replaces electrical meter sockets as necessary.
- Tests and maintains electrical equipment, AC units, appliances, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
- Diagnoses malfunctioning systems and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
- Installs, repairs, and maintains air conditioning systems, ensuring proper function and efficiency.
- Connects wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Tests electrical systems and equipment to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
- Reads blueprints and follows a plan layout to install electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on the job specifications and codes.
- Installs ground leads and connects power cables to equipment, such as motors and air conditioning units.
- Ensures personal and public safety since all work done affects the general public.
- Installs and connects electrical wiring between controls and equipment according to wiring diagrams, using electrician's hand tools.
- Assembles, installs, tests, and maintains electrical equipment, fixtures, and HVAC systems.
- Coordinates and executes projects assigned.
- Performs supervisory duties in the absence of the relevant supervisor/foreman.
- Assists in all other departments as the need may arise.
- Performs any other duties as assigned by Management.
Competencies:
- Ability to communicate well in both oral and written forms.
- Ability to recognize problems where they occur in related areas and suggest solutions.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- High School Graduating Certificate or equivalent.
- At least three (2) years’ experience in Electrical Maintenance.
- Certificate or Diploma in Electrical Installation from an approved body, or a certificate from the Government’s Electrical Inspectorate.
- Passes in at least three (3) subjects at GCE/CXC level, including English Language and Mathematics.
- Working knowledge of electrical installation, maintenance, control, fitting, assembly, and repair of electrical machinery, equipment, and air conditioning systems.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your application!
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