Utah maintenance technician employment contract template

Utah Maintenance Technician Employment Agreement

This Utah Maintenance Technician Employment Agreement is made and entered into as of [Date of Signing] by and between:

• [Employer Legal Name], a [State of Formation] [Entity Type], with its principal place of business at [Employer Address], hereinafter referred to as "Employer,"
• and
• [Technician Legal Name], residing at [Technician Address], hereinafter referred to as "Technician."

1. Position: Maintenance Technician

• Option A: The Technician is hired as a full-time Maintenance Technician.
• Option B: The Technician is hired as a full-time Maintenance Technician specializing in [Specialty, e.g., HVAC, Electrical].

The Technician's duties include, but are not limited to: routine and emergency inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and building systems; use of hand and power tools; equipment calibration and minor machine adjustments; preventative maintenance tasks as scheduled; accurate completion of maintenance logs, work orders, and compliance records; prompt response to tenant or client maintenance requests; seasonal facility preparations (e.g., winterization, landscaping equipment readiness); coordination with contractors when specialized work is required; compliance with OSHA, EPA, and Utah Department of Environmental Quality standards.

2. Equipment, Uniforms, and PPE:

• Option A: Employer will provide the Technician with the following equipment, uniforms, and PPE: [List of Items].
• Option B: Technician is responsible for providing their own hand tools. Employer will provide the following: [List of Items Provided by Employer].

The Technician is expected to maintain safe work habits, adhere to lockout/tagout procedures, and properly handle chemical hazards in line with Utah state and industry best practices.

3. Reporting Structure:

• Option A: The Technician will report directly to [Supervisor Name/Title].
• Option B: The Technician will report directly to the Property Manager.
• Option C: The Technician will report directly to the Maintenance Director.

Emergency issues should be escalated to [Emergency Contact Person/Title].

4. Work Sites and Travel:

• Option A: The primary work site is located at [Primary Work Site Address].
• Option B: The Technician will be required to travel between the following facilities: [List of Addresses].

• Option A: The Technician will be provided with a company vehicle for work-related travel. Rules for assigned work vehicles are as follows: [Vehicle Use Policy].
• Option B: The Technician is responsible for their own transportation.

5. Employment Type and Schedule:

This is a full-time position.

The Technician's work schedule is [Number] hours per week, typically from [Start Time] to [End Time], [Days of the Week].

• Option A: The Technician will participate in a weekend/holiday on-call rotation. The schedule for the on-call rotation will be provided separately.
• Option B: Overtime work may be required. Overtime will be compensated at 1.5 times the regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as per Utah Stat. § 34-40-104.

The Technician is entitled to a [Length] minute meal break and [Number] [Length] minute rest breaks per day.

The Technician will record their hours worked using [Timekeeping System, e.g., electronic timekeeping system].

6. Wage and Payment:

• Option A: The Technician's hourly pay rate is [Dollar Amount] per hour.
• Option B: The Technician's annualized salary is [Dollar Amount].

Wages will be paid [Payment Schedule, e.g., bi-weekly] via [Payment Method, e.g., direct deposit].

Overtime will be calculated at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 per week in line with Utah and federal law.

• Option A: The Technician is eligible for a shift differential of [Dollar Amount] for working [Specific Shifts].
• Option B: The Technician is eligible for on-call pay premiums as follows: [On-Call Pay Policy].
• Option A: The Technician is eligible for a safety or productivity bonus as described in [Bonus Policy Document].

7. Benefits:

The Technician is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options as described in the employee benefits package.
• Option A: Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Option B: Participation in the company's 401(k) plan.
• Option C: Participation in the Utah PEHP program.
• [Number] paid vacation days per year.
• [Number] paid sick leave days per year.
• [List] paid holidays recognized by Utah.
• [Number] personal emergency leave days per year.
• Option A: Uniforms will be provided by the Employer.
• Option B: A tool allowance of [Dollar Amount] per [Time Period] will be provided.
• Option C: Reimbursement for work-related expenses will be provided according to company policy.
• Option A: Eligibility for job-related training and safety certifications.
• Option B: Eligibility for apprenticeship programs.
• Option C: Reimbursement for required CE courses for HVAC, electrical, or plumbing licenses, as required and pre-approved.

8. Minimum Qualifications and Certifications:

The Technician must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• [List of Qualifications, e.g., High School Diploma or equivalent].
• [List of Licenses, e.g., State of Utah Journeyman Electrician License].
• [List of Certifications, e.g., EPA Section 608 Certification].

The Technician is responsible for maintaining all required licenses and certifications in active status and must notify the Employer of any disciplinary action or license expiration.

9. Background Check and Drug Testing:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment drug testing, in accordance with state and federal law.

10. Intellectual Property:

The Employer owns all repair methods, maintenance records, and improvement suggestions developed by the Technician during their employment. The Technician acknowledges that they are not performing significant original invention work.

11. Confidentiality:

The Technician agrees to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive facility information, security systems, access codes, tenant/customer data, and proprietary maintenance procedures. This obligation survives termination of employment.

12. Safety:

The Technician must adhere to the Employer's safety manual, Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH) standards, and minimum PPE requirements.

The Technician must report any worksite injuries/accidents according to the Employer's worker's compensation procedures and Utah statutes.

The Technician has the right to refuse unsafe work without retaliation.

13. Compliance Policies:

The Technician must comply with the Employer's substance abuse, anti-harassment, and anti-discrimination policies, consistent with Utah Code § 34A-5-106 (Utah Antidiscrimination Act). Retaliation for reporting safety or discriminatory conduct is strictly prohibited.

14. Company Property:

The Technician is responsible for the proper use and care of company tools, equipment, vehicles, fuel cards, and credit cards.

The Technician must report any loss or damage to company property immediately. Personal use of company property is [Permitted/Prohibited] as outlined in [Company Policy Document].

Security badges or keys must be returned to the Employer upon termination of employment.

15. Professional Conduct:

The Technician must maintain a professional appearance, cleanliness, and customer interaction at all times. Language and conduct must reflect the Employer's expectations and Utah local norms.

16. Termination:

This is an at-will employment agreement, meaning that either the Employer or the Technician may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

The Employer may terminate the Technician's employment immediately for cause, including but not limited to: drug/alcohol possession, gross negligence, theft, falsifying records, destruction of property, or violation of safety policies.

The Technician must provide [Number] days' written notice of resignation.

Separation pay will be provided as follows: [Separation Pay Policy].

The Technician's final paycheck will be delivered in accordance with Utah law.

17. Post-Termination Obligations:

Upon termination, the Technician must return all uniforms, keys, IDs, and provide documentation of their final toolbox and equipment inventory.

18. Restrictive Covenants (If Applicable):

• Option A: The Technician agrees to the following non-solicitation agreement: [Non-Solicitation Agreement Details].
• Option B: The Technician agrees to the following non-disclosure agreement: [Non-Disclosure Agreement Details].
• Option C: Note: Non-compete agreements are generally disfavored in Utah, especially for hourly workers. If used, they must comply with the Utah Post-Employment Restrictions Act and be limited to one year or less, reasonable in scope and geography, and used only for management roles. The Technician agrees to the following non-compete agreement: [Non-Compete Agreement Details].

19. Dispute Resolution:

Any disputes arising out of or relating to this agreement will be resolved through the following stepwise escalation process:

• Internal complaint/grievance process as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Mediation.
• Arbitration.

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Utah. Venue for any legal action shall be in [County Name] County, Utah.

20. Compliance with Laws:

The Technician must comply with all applicable Utah and federal labor statutes, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act (if applicable), wage and hour recordkeeping requirements, UOSH inspections, and Utah-specific requirements for workplace posters or disclosures.

21. Acknowledgment:

The Technician acknowledges that they have received and understand the Employer's maintenance safety handbook, drug and alcohol policy, anti-discrimination/anti-harassment statement, and standard operating procedures.

22. Customization and Amendment:

This agreement may be customized for Employer-specific equipment, certifications, client properties, worksite standards, and standard operating procedures.

This agreement may be amended or waived only by a written agreement signed by both the Employer and the Technician.

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

____________________________
[Employer Legal Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

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[Technician Legal Name]