Maintenance Technician

Title: Maintenance Technician Location: Chesapeake, VA 23320 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Pay Rate: $25 p/hour Position Summary The Maintenance Technician (Facilities Technician) supports the Facilities Manager in performing a wide range of general building and facilities maintenance tasks across a large 200,000 sq. ft. facility situated on a 20acre site. This role involves hands-on repairs, upkeep of mechanical and electrical systems, support for vehicle and equipment maintenance, and facility safety inspections. Occasional overtime or weekend support may be required. Key Responsibilities Perform minor building and facility repairs, including general carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC support, and painting. Assist in scheduling and coordinating maintenance for company vehicles and rolling equipment. Support preventive maintenance and repairs on shop and manufacturing equipment. Conduct general interior and exterior building and grounds maintenance. Respond promptly to work orders via the facilitys workorder management system. Inspect and maintain lifesafety equipment (monthly inspections required). Develop working knowledge of facility plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. Assist with office moves, including relocating furniture or cubicles. Conduct monthly facility condition and safety inspections; report findings and recommendations to the Facilities Manager. Provide receptionist coverage as needed. Ensure proper care, organization, and storage of tools, supplies, and equipment. Follow all MSD safety policies, procedures, and STOP safety principles. Perform additional duties as assigned. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum 1 year of facilities maintenance experience. Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and best practices in building maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC basics, and painting. Desired Qualifications Experience in a customerfacing role. Skills & Abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact professionally with employees, management, and external vendors. Ability to follow maintenance procedures, prioritize tasks, and complete assignments independently. Physical Requirements This role requires: Occasional Lifting up to 50 lbs Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, reaching Frequent Repetitive arm and hand movements Lifting up to 20 lbs Constant Standing Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. With over 90 years combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the worlds leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.