Part Time Facilities Support Technician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE:
Facilities Support Technician

REPORTS TO: Director of Administration and Compliance 

STATUS: Part-time

LOCATION: Avon Lake, OH - Applied Specialties Innovations

SALARY RANGE: $24-26 hourly based on experience and interview outcomes

About Tidal Vision:

We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We foster open, direct communication, and a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development.

About Applied Specialties Innovations (ASI):

Applied Specialties was founded in 1981 as a water treatment company that specialized in providing heavy industry clients with service and technology geared to individual needs. The founding concept was, and remains today, concentrated on solving client problems with as little chemicals as possible. ASI was acquired by Tidal Vision in 2024, and both work towards providing valuable solutions to our customers while serving our mission.

About Our Unique Work Culture:

Tidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization.

Our commitment to developing, practicing and promoting direct and open communication, responsibility and freedom, and leading with and seeking context is a responsibility for every role at Tidal Vision.

Position Summary:

This role is essential to keeping our facility clean, safe, and operating efficiently. The Facilities Support Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean and professional environment by performing routine housekeeping and janitorial duties, including weekly cleaning of offices, hallways, and restrooms, as well as ensuring all restrooms are fully stocked. In addition to cleaning responsibilities, this position supports the facility through light maintenance projects such as painting, replacing light bulbs, and completing weekly and monthly preventive maintenance tasks. The role also assists with minor industrial maintenance needs, including replacing gaskets on hoses, maintaining organized equipment storage areas, and updating signage and labels throughout production and building areas. The ideal candidate is dependable, hands-on, and takes pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must operate and work within our Mission Driven Culture Core Values and Principles and encourage others to do the same.
• Perform weekly housekeeping tasks, janitorial work, and PM inspections.
• Assist with minor maintenance projects at the facility including replacing gaskets on hoses, keeping areas clean, and replacing signs and labels on buildings and product areas as instructed.
• Maintain accurate records where required.
• Assist with movement of wastes (including hazardous, universal, and used oil) to storage areas.
• Comply with all EPA, DOT, and OSHA regulations including hazard communications/bloodborne pathogens protocols as well as company policy. 
• Adhere to ISO documents and meet company/department quality, environmental & safety objectives.
• Report all accidents, injuries/illnesses, spills to the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in janitorial, custodial, building maintenance, or other facilities related roles.
• Strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize tasks, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with hand/power tools as related to light maintenance projects.
• Must be able to comply with all safety and PPE requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Hazardous waste management experience. DOT Hazardous Materials Regulation certification preferred.
• Overall knowledge of reactors, instruments, filters, pumps, motors, forklifts, scales, and standard chemical testing equipment.

Licensing & Special Requirements:

• Subject to a criminal background check.

Working Conditions:

Most of the work is performed indoors. The incumbent must be able to lift 50+ lbs, carry, twist, walk, bend, rotate, and stand. Must be able to be visually and spatially aware of surroundings, and be able to hear. Must be able to work in varying temperatures and in environments such as the laboratory, production floor, and general office settings. Must be able to use different hand and power tools safely. Proper PPE is required at all times.

Tidal Vision provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.