Georgia maintenance technician employment contract template

Georgia Maintenance Technician Employment Contract

This Georgia Maintenance Technician Employment Contract ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between [Employer Full Legal Name], a [State of Formation] [Business Entity Type] with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Technician Full Legal Name], residing at [Technician Address] ("Technician").

1. Employment

The Employer hereby employs the Technician as a full-time Maintenance Technician, and the Technician hereby accepts such employment.

2. Duties

The Technician's duties shall include, but are not limited to:

• Inspection, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general facility systems.
• Scheduled and preventive maintenance.
• Emergency response protocols.
• Interaction with third-party vendors and building occupants.
• Documentation of repair logs and maintenance work.
• Compliance with safety, fire, and environmental regulations.
• Use of maintenance software or work order systems.
• Handling hazardous materials in accordance with all applicable regulations.
• On-call rotation or after-hours duties as assigned according to protocol described in [Document Name or Section].

3. Qualifications & Certifications

The Technician represents and warrants that they possess the following required certifications and licenses valid in Georgia:

• Option A: EPA Section 608 Certification
• Option B: Electrical Certification [Specify Level]
• Option C: Georgia HVAC License [Specify Class]
• Option D: [Other Relevant Certification]

The Technician is responsible for maintaining all required certifications and licenses in good standing and for completing any mandated continuing education required by Georgia law.

4. Reporting & Supervision

The Technician will report to [Supervisor Name], [Supervisor Title].

The Technician's department assignment is [Department Name].

Communication protocols are detailed in [Document Name or Section].

5. Work Location & Travel

The Technician's primary work location is [Georgia Address].

• Option A: Travel within Georgia may be required to other sites owned or managed by the Employer.
• Option B: Mobile maintenance responsibilities will be assigned on a [Frequency] basis.
• Option C: The Technician will be provided with a company vehicle for work-related travel. [Vehicle Type]
• Option D: The Technician will be reimbursed for work-related mileage and travel expenses at the rate of [Dollar Amount] per mile, in accordance with Georgia law.

6. Work Schedule & Hours

The Technician's employment is full-time.

• Option A: The Technician's weekly schedule is [Days of Week], [Start Time] to [End Time].
• Option B: Standard weekly working hours are [Number] hours.

After-hours/on-call pay structure is outlined in [Document Name or Section].

Overtime will be calculated and paid in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Georgia law at a rate of at least 1.5 times the Technician's regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Meal and rest breaks will be provided in accordance with Employer policy. [Reference to Policy Document]

7. Compensation

• Option A: The Technician's base hourly wage is [Dollar Amount] per hour.
• Option B: The Technician's base annual salary is [Dollar Amount].

Overtime will be paid at a rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.

• Option A: Shift differentials will be paid as follows: [Shift]: [Dollar Amount].
• Option B: On-call stipends will be paid as follows: [Frequency]: [Dollar Amount].

Emergency response pay will be paid at a rate of [Dollar Amount].

Hazard premiums for dangerous tasks will be paid as follows: [Task]: [Dollar Amount].

Pay frequency is [Weekly/Bi-Weekly].

Payroll cycle ends on [Day].

8. Benefits

• Option A: Health Insurance: [Name of Provider].
• Option B: Dental Insurance: [Name of Provider].
• Option C: Vision Insurance: [Name of Provider].

The Employer provides workers’ compensation insurance as required by Georgia law.

• Option A: Retirement Plan: [Plan Details].
• Option B: Paid Vacation: [Number] days per year, accrued/granted [Accrual Rate/Grant Date].

Paid Sick Leave: [Number] days per year, accrued/granted [Accrual Rate/Grant Date].

Paid Holidays: [List of Holidays].

Personal Leave: [Number] days per year.

Employer-paid licenses/certifications related to the maintenance discipline: [List].

Annual training budget: [Dollar Amount].

• Option A: PPE and uniform provision.
• Option B: Tool or equipment allowance: [Dollar Amount and Frequency].
• Option C: Housing or relocation assistance is not provided.

9. Safety

The Technician shall comply with all applicable Georgia-adopted OSHA standards and Employer safety policies.

The Technician shall immediately report any workplace injury or safety hazard to their supervisor.

Required safety training includes: [List of Training].

10. Background Checks & Eligibility

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug test, and motor vehicle records check in accordance with Georgia law.

The Technician must provide documentation demonstrating eligibility to work in the United States and the State of Georgia, including completion of Form I-9.

The Employer participates in E-Verify as required by law.

11. Confidentiality

The Technician shall maintain the confidentiality of all building systems, tenant information, security procedures, access codes/keys, and proprietary repair data.

12. Ownership of Materials & Intellectual Property

All tools, materials, maintenance documentation, and system schematics remain the property of the Employer.

• Option A: All intellectual property or inventions developed by the Technician in the course of employment shall be the sole property of the Employer.
• Option B: No intellectual property provision exists within this contract.

13. Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation, & Non-Disclosure

• Option A: The Technician agrees not to compete with the Employer within [Number] miles of [Address] for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment. This restriction is limited to [Specific Scope of Work].
• Option B: The Technician agrees not to solicit employees or customers of the Employer for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.

The Technician shall not disclose any confidential information of the Employer to any third party, either during or after employment.

These restrictive covenants are intended to protect the Employer's legitimate business interests, including access to proprietary methods and client/vendor relationships, and are reasonable in scope and duration under Georgia law.

14. Professional Conduct

The Technician shall comply with all Employer handbooks, policies, and procedures, including but not limited to dress code, hazard communication standards, accident/injury reporting, and substance abuse policies.

The Technician shall respond to emergencies and safety incidents as directed.

15. At-Will Employment & Termination

The Technician's employment is at-will, meaning that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, subject to applicable law.

• Option A: The Technician shall provide [Number] weeks' notice of resignation.
• Option B: The Employer shall provide [Number] weeks' notice of termination.

Upon termination, the Technician shall immediately return all keys, badges, tools, and other Employer property.

Final pay will be issued in accordance with Georgia law, no later than the next scheduled payday.

• Option A: Severance policy: [Policy Document].
• Option B: No Severance policy exists within this contract.

16. Dispute Resolution

• Option A: Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through internal complaint procedures as outlined in [Policy Document].
• Option B: Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through mediation in [City, Georgia].
• Option C: Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association in [City, Georgia].

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia. Venue for any legal action shall be in [County], Georgia.

17. Equal Opportunity Employment

The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Georgia law.

18. Compliance with Laws

The Employer adheres to all applicable Georgia Department of Labor regulations and city/county codes.

The Technician is responsible for complying with all applicable local municipal licensing/permit standards relevant to their maintenance and building trades work.

19. Role-Specific Considerations

• Option A: The Technician will be required to work with high-voltage equipment and must follow all safety protocols.
• Option B: The Technician may be required to access roofs and must adhere to all fall protection procedures.
• Option C: The Technician may be required to enter confined spaces and must follow all permit-required confined space entry procedures.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

[Employer Full Legal Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

[Technician Full Legal Name]

Signature:____________________________