Facilities & Maintenance Tech I (2 PM - 11 PM)

FCP Euro is hiring a Facility & Maintenance (FM) Technician for our Milford, Connecticut location. The FM Technician will report to the FM Manager, providing tactical support for a variety of assigned tasks related to equipment preventative maintenance, distribution and material handling technology, facilities upkeep, property cleanliness, utility performance, hardware optimization, building security, key card entry interface, safety, and other company-wide processes. Overall, they will play a major role in keeping all the moving pieces in and around our building operating at reliable, safe, and effective levels. Additional opportunities include physical automation installations, facility expansions, safety compliance and improvements, waste elimination, and operational quality assurance initiatives. Responsibilities and Duties Perform hands‑on, tactical work with minimal oversight. Define, document, and execute a preventative maintenance schedule for powered industrial trucks (PIT), distribution technology and automation, material handling equipment, building utilities, and other pneumatic or hydraulic items. Serves as the primary tactical resource for all types of hands‑on tasks, including but not limited to assembly, disassembly, movement, organization, installation, and cleaning of anything falling into FCP Euro operational purview. Knowledgeable in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, door hardware, racking, and anything warehouse maintenance related. Perform repairs throughout the facility, including painting, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc. Serves as point of contact with facility vendors to address repairs and maintenance they themselves cannot perform first, including HVAC, plumbing, security, entry system, electrical, trash compactors, and any other mechanical equipment. Independently monitor operations queue and disposition requests as they are submitted. Explores and implements technology improvements. Effectively communicates when work or changes are taking place to minimize disruption to office or distribution center staff. Challenges and grow themselves through feedback, development, supporting company and departmental goals, and exploring multiple solutions before presenting the best course of action. Interfaces with cross‑functional team members to improve company‑wide people, processes, and proficiencies. Supports and drives facility‑wide safety regulatory compliance. Actively researches new technology to keep FCP Euro competitive by attending trade shows, webinars, and other educational events. Supports introducing the company to new technologies and material handling solutions. Provides support in key decision‑making alongside executive, leadership, and management teams. Documents various processes to create redundancy and can actively make decisions that deviate from that process if it’s the best course of action. Consistently delivering a "WOW" factor above and beyond customer expectations. Documenting and administering duties. Qualifications and Skills Professional certification(s) or progress shown within electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or related areas. Associate degree or relevant experience preferred. Automotive or machine shop experience. Demonstrated ability to properly use machinery, tools, and equipment to diagnose and fix routine problems. Strong communication skills, able to effectively relay ticket status and translate information between employees and vendors, asking the right questions to identify and correct weaknesses. Ability to identify why processes or operations are not working as well as they should and offer root cause solutions. Possesses a strong observational ability, demonstrates cleanliness, neatness, "paints behind the cabinet" mentality. Can work around people while maintaining a positive, supportive demeanor. Strong oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in computer applications such as Google Platforms (Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Drive, etc.). Ability to control multiple priorities and projects in a fast‑paced environment; strong attention to detail while maintaining a high degree of accuracy. Able to work weekends and be on call when needed. Benefits and Perks Company‑subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, including a zero‑premium Medical plan for employees. Company HSA contribution. 120 hours of PTO (Paid Time Off), 40 hours of Paid Sick Time, plus Company Holidays. 401(k) with Company deposit and match. Discounted prices on our catalog of European car parts! Compensation $24/hr + based on prior experience and qualifications Quarterly bonus potential of $900 FCP Euro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr