Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

6 month contract

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the building, equipment, and facility infrastructure to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient manufacturing environment. This role performs preventive and corrective maintenance on facility systems, supports production operations, and responds to maintenance requests while following all safety and environmental regulations.

Essential Job Duties

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on facility equipment and building systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain HVAC equipment, air compressors, boilers, plumbing, lighting, and other facility utilities.
• Inspect production support equipment and complete repairs to minimize downtime.
• Respond promptly to maintenance work orders and emergency repair requests.
• Conduct routine inspections of the facility to identify safety hazards or maintenance needs.
• Repair doors, flooring, fixtures, conveyors, dock equipment, and general building components.
• Install and relocate equipment, machinery, shelving, and workstations as needed.
• Assist with facility improvement projects, equipment installations, and office moves.
• Maintain compressed air, water, gas, and other utility distribution systems.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and basic machining tasks when required.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and spare parts.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for specialized repairs and inspections.
• Accurately document completed work using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Support 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in emergency response and after-hours maintenance as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 2+ years of facilities maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems (120V/240V/480V), mechanical equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, and plumbing.
• Experience maintaining HVAC and building utility systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Familiarity with CMMS software for documenting maintenance activities.
• Basic welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance requests.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in aerospace, aviation, or precision manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and root cause analysis.
• Forklift, scissor lift, or aerial lift certification.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Electrical, HVAC, or industrial maintenance certifications are preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
• Work in varying temperatures, noise levels, and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or on-call when necessary.