Maintenance Technician

Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility systems, building infrastructure, and exterior grounds to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient working environment. While supporting overall operations, this role places primary emphasis on building systems, property upkeep, and facility reliability. The technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance, supports facility improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, roofing, and facility infrastructure to maximize reliability and safety.
• Maintain and repair facility structures such as walls, doors, ceilings, flooring, windows, docks, and exterior structures.
• Maintain exterior grounds including landscaping, mowing, trimming, snow and ice removal, drainage systems, fencing, parking lots, and walkways.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems related to facility equipment and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC units, air compressors, plumbing systems, and building-related utilities.
• Conduct routine facility inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and potential failures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to support accurate troubleshooting and repair.
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document work orders, maintenance activities, and parts usage.
• Maintain and organize maintenance tools, parts, and supplies; coordinate with purchasing to replenish inventory as necessary.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for specialized building, grounds, or infrastructure projects as required.
• Support facility upgrades, renovations, and capital improvement projects.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new facility equipment or infrastructure improvements.
• Support production teams as needed to ensure facility systems do not disrupt operational efficiency.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA, EPA, HAZMAT, MSDS, environmental, and company safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance workspace.
• Demonstrate strong time management, adaptability, and prioritization skills to handle multiple assignments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, particularly related to facility systems.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, lighting, building electrical systems, and general infrastructure maintenance.
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems associated with building utilities and facility equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and building schematics.
• Proficiency in the use of hand tools, power tools, lawn care equipment, and precision measuring instruments.
• Basic understanding of PLCs and automated control systems preferred.
• Welding and light fabrication experience a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently.
• Strong understanding of OSHA safety regulations and best practices.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and professional facility environment.
  
  

Qualifications / Prior Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or apprenticeship in maintenance, facilities, HVAC, or related trade preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in multi-craft, facilities, building, or industrial maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and repairing building systems and infrastructure.
• Experience supporting facility and grounds maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation practices.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, weekends, or holidays and respond to facility emergencies as needed.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required for tool and equipment operation.
• Visual acuity to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair facility systems.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and industrial environments.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
  
  

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.