Facilities Maintenance Mechanic Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the facilities maintenance mechanic position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical and “hands-on” assistance in the subsequent areas of craft expertise: mobile material handling equipment; conveyor equipment and associated systems; electrical distribution and controls; general maintenance; pest infestation control.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Confirm and document that all fire extinguishers, emergency lights and exit signs are in order
• Knowledge of good safe and environmentally compliant work practices
• Able to use common hand and power tools, basic meter and instrument use, and be able to handle material handling equipment for relocation using dollies, hand truck, and pallet jack
• A valid driver license, and, if hired, qualify for certification as an authorized University driver
• A Georgia’s Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) is preferred
• Mixing boiler chemicals
• Trade School helpful
• Knowledge of basic electrical, carpentry, mechanical and plumbing techniques, procedures and materials

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the facilities maintenance mechanic position.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance and direction to department managers and maintenance department employees in the areas of customer service, loss prevention, safety, expense control, electronics, mechanical conveyor repair, and lift truck systems.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in the use Maximo CMMS system
• The methods, materials, tools and equipment used in building and construction trades
• Generally accepted trade practices in a trade specialty, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC
• Applicable state and federal building and construction codes
• Applicable trade safety practices
• The materials, methods, equipment and tools used in trade areas pertaining to facilities, systems, construction and renovation
• Proficient with the use of tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices and welding equipment
• Effective written and verbal skills and the demonstrated competence to effectively present information in either format

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the facilities maintenance mechanic position.

Previously, I was responsible for electrical, mechanical, & automation support for all facility systems & equipment including but not limited to conveyors (Inteligrated), KNAPP conveyors, freezers, coolers, HVAC (Train), air compressors (Ingersoll), generators (Interstate), (Zebra) printers, strappers (MOD GPX), Banders (Signode BXT3-13), dock lifts, lift trucks (Crown), compactors, fire protection system, electrical breakers and other automated technologies.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Requires proficient written and verbal English communication skills, at least on a high school graduate level, to interact with departmental/JHM staff
• This flexible “weight” condition does not prescribe “lifting” as a mechanism for moving equipment
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents has little likelihood of harm when established health precautions are followed
• Work requires the use of protective safety devices including, but not limited to, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, infection prevention apparel/apparatus, back belt
• Trade school or relevant experience
• Operate and use a broad spectrum of tools and equipment
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC, electrical and mechanical operations
• Execute small to medium size people and/or equipment moves and installation of office and/or laboratory furniture, arranging subcontractor assistance as necessary

In response to your job posting for facilities maintenance mechanic, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for electrical, mechanical, & automation support for all facility systems & equipment including but not limited to conveyors (IntelliQ), ASRS, spiral conveyors (Ambaflex) freezers, coolers, HVAC (Carrier), air compressors (Keaser), generators (Caterpillar), printers, strappers (Mosca MP-6), belt extenders (Ajustoveyor), dock lifts, lift trucks (Crown), battery inter-changer (BHS), bailers, compactors, fire protection, electrical breakers and other automated technologies.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Help supervise and train lower level Facilities technician(s) and the quality of work from Janitorial team
• Thorough understanding of mechanical, electrical, or plumbing concepts
• Experience with computer tools such as productivity software, e-mail, and databases
• High school education or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Apprenticeship experience
• Possess sound working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Successful completion of CORI/SORI background and driving background checks
• Experience with computers for creating Word documents

I would like to submit my application for the facilities maintenance mechanic opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance and direction to department heads and maintenance department employees in the areas of customer service, loss prevention, safety, expense control, electronics, mechanical conveyor repair, and lift truck systems.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Well-developed organizational skills and time management skills
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively, and cooperatively, with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students
• Demonstrated listening skills, needed to understand, interpret, and communicate procedures, policies, information, ideas, and instructions
• Reviews production schedule and when equipment is not scheduled for manufacturing, changes over equipment to new sizes or performs scheduled maintenance
• Examines, tests, and measures product from assigned equipment for quality specifications, using gauges and instruments, and records data on appropriate forms
• Makes preventive maintenance check and inspection of assigned equipment, and reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action
• Analyzes and records cause of production delays on daily production report
• Notifies maintenance department or supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of quality problems or supplies needed