Facilities Technician - DriveTime

Whats Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle.

Thats Nice, But Whats the Job?

The Facility Technician (Specialist, Facilities Maintenance) will be responsible for the day-to-day facility maintenance of our two (2) Mesa, AZ and Tempe offices containing approximately 190,000 square feet & housing roughly 1,500 employees. The Facility Technician will field and dispatch any facility related repairs/maintenance including electrical, plumbing, mechanical and desk/furniture items to outside vendors. Once the needed trades are assigned to 3rd party vendors, the Facility Technician would then oversee trades of appropriate vendors for those repairs while managing internal budgets and NTEs. The Facility Technician would also be supported by and oversee the onsite Janitorial Staff. The Facility Technician would report directly to onsite management, while leveraging the Home Office Real Estate Department as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage 3rd party vendors towards timely resolutions while maintaining NTE limits.

• Complete all reactive/proactive/preventative repairs and maintenance via 3rd party vendors.

• Conduct routine detailed property inspections and identify issues for proactive work orders.

• Monitor and maintain all building mechanical systems, HVAC, and building automation systems including EMS with the assistance of outside vendors.

• Field and dispatch all applicable electrical repairs (interior/exterior lighting, light switches, outlets, loss of power, etc.).

• Field and dispatch all applicable plumbing repairs (loss of water pressure, broken hot water heaters, clogged/blocked lines, etc.).

• Field and dispatch repairs to call center equipment including desks, chairs, and fitness equipment.

• Supervise the maintenance of critical infrastructure equipment including but not limited to: fire suppression, onsite generator, generator transfer switches and UPS cabinets.

• React to emergency-situations/adverse working conditions while making concise & informed decisions (i.e. burst pipes during winter storms including remediation, loss of HVAC during peak summer months, etc.).

• Endeavor to analyze trends, improve efficiencies, and find innovative solutions to existing processes in order to improve cost savings.

• Ensure that the work is safely performed to an appropriate quality level and complies with applicable codes, company policies, government regulation standards (OSHA) and legal requirements.

Job Requirements

• Self-starter/Independent worker.

• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting items up to 50 lbs.

• Highly organized with an attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

• Ability to multitask in a high paced environment.

• Maintain positive communication and relationships with management, coworkers, and vendors.

• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of commercial building maintenance.

• Lead or Supervisor experience (preferred).

• Experience in HVAC controls and lighting controls systems.

• Strong background in vendor management.

Education

• High School Diploma (required).

• Bachelors Degree (preferred).

• Trade School or Accredited Apprenticeship Training Program (preferred).

Job Type/Compensation

• Full-time (M-F: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm)

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
• But Wait, Theres More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. Were as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, well put our money where our mouth is.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well money matters!

• Game Room. Gimme a break - no, not a Kit Kat ad but we do have a ping-pong table, a pool table and other games if you ever need a break in your day.
• In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day, or finish strong with a workout!
• Enjoy Social Events? Bring it on. Rally with your team for festive gatherings, team competitions or just to hang out!
• We Care and Value YOU! Feel the love and let us treat you to company outings, personal rewards, amazing prizes & much more!

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard.

Anything Else? Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but well save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and dont forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, well stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!