Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance Technicians perform cleaning preventative maintenance and general repairs for facilities grounds buildings and equipment. Duties include preventative tasks such as fluid replacement and replenishment filter changes lubrication prescribed inspections and cleaning and other equipment-specific tasks. Building and grounds maintenance includes mowing/trimming snow & ice removal light bulb replacement basic plumbing carpentry painting and other services. These technicians may accompany or assist outside contractors performing work in the FunctionsTo accomplish this job an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential work orders and specifications to determine tasks and priorities; may initiate work orders to track verbal and in-person maintenance requestsTroubleshoots maintains and performs basic repair of minor building electrical problems including lamp/bulb changes ballast fixture switch photocell and outlet issues; replaces filters on AC and/or downdraft equipmentPerforms minor repair and maintenance of external building grounds plumbing and other mechanical systems or equipmentMonitors fluid levels and adds/change fluids including coolant to machines; safely transports and stores used coolant for collection by authorized waste vendorPerforms facility cleaning including sweeping and mopping floors and other surface cleaning; cleans and sanitizes restrooms breakrooms and eyewash stations; empties trash and scrap bins as neededMay operate mower trimmer or other hand tools to maintain grounds; uses shovels plow or other snow & ice removal equipment as necessarySafely and efficiently operates forklift and other material-handling equipment; may operate overhead or jib cranesOperates motor vehicle to traverse facility and obtain or deliver parts and supplies needed by maintenance personnelTransports parts tools equipment and materials needed to perform work; removes debris and inoperable itemsMay inventory and requisition parts equipment and supplies; may drive motor vehicle to obtain items not in inventoryMay record data in ERP maintenance work order system or other electronic storageUses cleaners solvents abrasives power and hand tools adhesives lubricants and other solutions to clean and repair facilitiesMaintains clean safe and orderly work area; returns tools and equipment to appropriate storage areas when not in useMay participate in safety committee activitiesFollows all safety policies and procedures; consistently utilizes all required personal protective equipment (PPE); attends and participates actively in safety trainingCommunicates verbally (English) and follows verbal and written instructionsPerforms other tasks and/or assignments as requiredRegular attendance on-site at the workplace is requiredRequired Education and Work ExperienceHigh School diploma or GED equivalent is requiredA minimum of two (2) years experience in a similar maintenance role is required; relevant apprenticeship or vocational training in industrial maintenance building trades or similar program may be considered in lieu of or in combination with paid work experienceOther Required Skills and AbilitiesValid Drivers license and acceptable safe driving record to meet insurance requirementsForklift experience is preferred; forklift certification must be obtained upon hire and maintained throughout employmentMechanical aptitude and basic knowledge of facility maintenance requiredExperience using hand tools and electrical testing equipment is requiredSmall motor repair hydraulic and/or pneumatic system repair experience is preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook Excel PowerPoint and WordERP or Work Order system experience is preferredSelf-management skills including efficiency sense of urgency ability to adapt and respond to unexpected circumstances and ability to juggle multiple projects competing priorities and meet concurrent deadlinesAppropriate written and verbal communication skills and consistently legible handwriting (English)Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentTo perform the essential functions of the role employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodations:Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility sit and/or stand for long periods to perform job dutiesRegularly lift carry (short distances) and push/pull up to 50 poundsFrequently bend crawl stoop squat or kneelFrequently climb steps stairs and laddersAccurately distinguish colors letters and numbersUse hands and fingers to remove and install hardware adjust controls and operate toolsUse hands and fingers to operate computer and peripheral equipmentVisual ability to gauge distances recognize and avoid obstaclesSafely operate forklifts pallet jacks and other material-handling equipmentWorking ConditionsWork is performed in a manufacturing warehouse environment where working conditions may vary significantly; the employee will be exposed to:Moderate Noise (frequently); Excessive noise hearing protection required (frequently)Dust smoke fumes/vapors (occasionally); may be required to wear dust mask or respirator as neededExtreme temperatures (occasionally)Sharp instruments including box cutters scissors and other toolsHazardous equipment including forklifts hand tools cranes or other lifting devices and other equipment used in a machine shop environmentExposure to power sources and powered equipment (regularly)The use of PPE including hearing protection eye and hand protection and the use of safety footwear is position is classified as safety-sensitive.