Facility Support Technician

Facility Support Technician

Reports to: Department Supervisor at specific Business Unit

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Schedule: Monday - Friday (5:30am-1:30am), and overtime as needed.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Facilities Support Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and professional manufacturing environment throughout the facility. This position supports plant operations through floor cleaning, painting, housekeeping, facility upkeep, 6S activities, and continuous improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Cleaning & Floor Maintenance

• Operate floor scrubbers safely and efficiently throughout production and support areas.
• Maintain clean floors, aisles, walkways, and work areas.
• Remove debris, metal scrap, lubricant buildup, and other contaminants.
• Perform hand cleaning in areas inaccessible to floor scrubbing equipment.
• Support departments with cleaning activities during downtime or scheduled maintenance.

Painting & Visual Workplace Maintenance

• Paint walls, guardrails, equipment, floors, safety markings, and designated areas.
• Maintain pedestrian walkways, forklift lanes, safety zones, and visual management markings.
• Prepare surfaces through cleaning, scraping, sanding, masking, and minor repairs.
• Assist with floor coating and facility appearance improvement projects.
• Maintain painting supplies and ensure proper storage and handling of materials.

General Facilities Maintenance

• Conduct routine inspections of the facility to identify maintenance, housekeeping, and safety concerns.
• Replace signs, labels, floor markings, and visual management materials as needed.
• Assist with minor facility repairs and improvement projects.
• Support equipment moves, storage area organization, and layout changes.
• Remove obsolete materials, equipment, and waste from facility areas.

Housekeeping & 6S

• Support plant-wide 6S initiatives and housekeeping standards.
• Assist departments in maintaining organized and clearly marked work areas.
• Participate in 6S audits and corrective action activities.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement related to cleanliness, organization, and safety.

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform daily and weekly maintenance on floor scrubbing equipment.
• Inspect equipment for wear, leaks, or operational issues.
• Coordinate repairs with Maintenance as necessary.
• Maintain cleaning and painting equipment in good working condition.

Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Properly handle and store cleaning chemicals, paints, and related materials.
• Utilize appropriate PPE for assigned tasks.

Performance Indicators

• Plant floors, walls, and facility areas remain clean and presentable.
• Floor markings and painted surfaces are maintained and clearly visible.
• Housekeeping and 6S standards are consistently met.
• Facility improvement projects are completed on schedule.
• Cleaning and maintenance equipment remain operational with minimal downtime.
• Safety and housekeeping concerns are identified and addressed promptly.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating floor scrubbers or industrial cleaning equipment preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to perform minor maintenance.
• Ability to mix and handle cleaning chemicals safely.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, and stand for long periods.
• Must be safety-conscious and reliable.

Physical environment/work conditions:

• Manipulate small to medium sized objects, materials or tools on a routine basis
• Move light to moderately heavy objects continuously
• Apply a specific level of strength to move an object
• Use arms/legs continually and repeatedly over an extended period of time
• Exposure to water, cleaning agents, lubricants, and general manufacturing noise
• Move at a moderate to fast pace across specified terrain for extended periods of time
• Adjust body position while performing tasks