Facilities Technician

MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) is the merging of two important heritages: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and the CRJ Series program. We provide comprehensive critical operational, engineering and customer support solutions including maintenance, refurbishment, technical publications, marketing and sales activities for the global regional aircraft industry.


We're hiring a Facilities Technician to help drive our continued success!


Purpose of the role:

MHIRJ's network of service centers, support offices and parts depots are positioned in important aviation hubs in the U.S. Facilities Technicians perform general maintenance tasks to ensure company buildings and facilities are in good condition and compliant with all applicable regulations. In addition, Facility Technicians are responsible for general repair and maintenance or the coordination of repair and maintenance of company industrial equipment such as scissor lifts, forklifts, pushback tugs, and other equipment. They perform routine checks on numerous systems, and they respond to maintenance requests regarding specific problems with all aspects of the buildings and office space. These technicians may also work at keeping building amenities functioning properly and handle landscaping tasks and snow cleanup as needed. Additionally, they work with vendors, suppliers and inspectors as needed.

Here are the daily responsibilities of a Facilities Technician:

• Diagnose mechanical problems of various manufacturing equipment such as scissor lifts, hand trucks, pull carts, etc., and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
• Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
• Responsible for inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
• Assemble, install, and/or repair general wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
• Paint or repair windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
• Adjust functional parts of various office and manufacturing equipment, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
• Fabricate or repair counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures, such as sheds or outbuildings.
• Request and/or order parts, supplies, or equipment as needed to perform routine maintenance.
• Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
• Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork and completing/status assigned work orders generated from ticket request system, documenting all repairs, preventative maintenance, and inspections.
• All other duties as assigned.

Here is what is required to succeed:

• High School Diploma/GED plus;
  • Mechanical Focus: Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
  • Electrical Focus: Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
  • Knowledge of general plumbing principles.
• 1 - 3 years of relevant facilities experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Requires knowledge of general maintenance functions such as plumbing, swamp coolers, chillers, HVAC, basic electric, general carpentry skills, and painting.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Demonstrate analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within and between work groups.
• Ability to read and write English. (Accommodations may be made where available.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of relevant facilities experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Familiarity with electrical, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing codes and safety procedures or equivalent certification/license.
• HVAC, Electrical, plumbing, and/or similar maintenance trade license(s) is highly desirable.
• Prior experience assisting with basic project coordination by updating timelines and communicating status updates to supervisors and vendors.
• Ground Support Equipment Certified.

Work Environment:

We put safety first and take pride in creating workspaces that invite collaboration and innovation.

• Position requires full-time presence at our Tucson, Arizona facility with on-site collaboration essential to role success

Why join us?

At MHIRJ, we recognize and value your contributions to our One Unified Team. We live by our values and embody our behaviors which drive our success. Take flight with a team that shares your passion and supports your journey. If your experience aligns with the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply - we'd like to hear from you!

We provide comprehensive benefits for you and your family, as well as ample opportunities to grow your career.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Annual wellness incentives up to $750
• Employee assistance program
• 401K with 6% company match
• Annual bonus plan
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Company provided uniforms

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We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.


We do not currently provide sponsorship to work in the United States. All applicants for U.S. jobs must be a United States citizen or be authorized to work in the United States.