Facilities Technician

Company Information

RPM Industrial Coatings Group is home to 11 industry-leading coatings and finishing brands. Our dynamic portfolio includes liquid coatings, powder coatings, touch-up and repair products, sundries, adjuvants, and much more. You’ll find our products around the globe in industries from architecture and automotive to farming, forestry, marine, and more.

RPM Industrial Coatings Group is part of RPM International Inc., a $7.3 billion global company with subsidiaries that are market and industry leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials, and related services. From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM’s brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world.

The RPM Innovation Center of Excellence is a state-of-the-art research and development facility that was designed to foster collaboration and harness the collective expertise found across our businesses. Features include liquid and powder application labs, resin and analytical labs, a sample production area, and a formulation lab, among other resources. It also serves as a destination for onsite customer training and application trials.

Job Description

The Facilities Technician is responsible for the infrastructure, safety, and support systems of the Greensboro Innovation Center. This includes ensuring all mechanical, electrical, and air handling systems are safe and operational to support building activities. This position is responsible for leading the safety and housekeeping program and is the primary point of contact with other internal functions within the building to ensure the safety and productivity of the personnel from a facility support standpoint.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise maintenance support and repair of building mechanical, electrical, and air handling systems, as well as laboratory equipment. This includes performing routine maintenance, overseeing contractors, and managing capital projects.

• Lead facility safety and compliance programs in conjunction with other functional leaders. Responsible for the overall safety of the site, including maintaining hazardous chemical/material disposal compliance, safe operation of equipment including lock out/tag out compliance, site security/access, overall housekeeping compliance, and safety training.

• Ensure compliance to all recordkeeping and documentation requirements supporting environmental, safety, contractor, capital project, or other facility related activities.

• Oversee and manage projects of varying complexity levels by managing to required timelines and milestones.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, or related field.

• 3+ years of related experience, preferably in a laboratory or manufacturing setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective communication skills with work contacts at all levels of the organization.

• Strong organizational skills, with proven experience managing complex compliance requirements.

• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot a variety of mechanical, electrical, and equipment related issues.

• Prior experience leading efforts in safety, regulatory, or compliance.