Junior Facilities Technician

We're looking for a motivated and dependable Junior Facilities Technician to join our Facilities team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who recently graduated from a trade or technical school and is eager to begin a career in facilities maintenance. This position focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, and well-functioning facility while learning preventive maintenance and basic building systems. You'll work alongside experienced technicians who will provide hands-on training and mentorship as you develop your skills. We're looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. 

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily maintenance and upkeep of the facility, including offices, production areas, warehouses, and common spaces.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on facility equipment and building systems.
• Help with basic repairs involving lighting, plumbing, doors, windows, walls, flooring, and other general building maintenance.
• Operate a ride-on or walk-behind floor scrubber to maintain clean and safe production and warehouse floors.
• Perform general housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, organizing maintenance storage areas, and keeping workspaces clean and orderly.
• Support HVAC, compressed air, electrical, and other facility systems under the direction of senior technicians.
• Complete assigned work orders and document maintenance activities using the company's maintenance management system.
• Assist with facility improvement projects, equipment moves, furniture assembly, painting, and workspace setup.
• Respond promptly to routine facility maintenance requests.
• Keep maintenance tools, equipment, and storage areas clean, organized, and properly stocked.
• Follow all company safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Trade school or technical school education in Industrial Maintenance, Building Maintenance, HVAC, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable using basic hand and power tools.
• Positive attitude, dependable, and self-motivated.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work on ladders, lifts, and occasionally on rooftops when needed.

Preferred

• Internship, shop, or hands-on experience through school or personal projects.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or general building maintenance.
• Experience operating floor cleaning equipment.
• Forklift or aerial lift experience or willingness to become certified.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the workday.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures.
• Safely operate facility equipment and powered cleaning equipment.