Facilities Technician

Now Hiring: Facilities Technician - New Britain, CT

Pay: $17.00 per hour | Full-Time | Approximately 40 Hours per Week

At First Student, safety and reliability are at the core of everything we do. Our Facilities Technicians play a key role in maintaining a safe, functional, and compliant environment for our employees and operations. This position is responsible for general facility upkeep, preventative maintenance, and supporting operational efficiency across the location.

This position requires maintaining equipment and facilities in compliance with all applicable regulations and company preventive maintenance programs.

Why Join First Student?

At First Student, we are proud to offer:

• Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour
• Full-time schedule - approximately 40 hours per week (hours may vary based on operational needs)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Employee discount programs through Perk Spot
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Tremendous career advancement opportunities due to our strong presence across North America
• Positive and rewarding work environment
  
  

Facilities Technician Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair facility components and systems under general supervision
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and facility systems
• Perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections
• Complete minor mechanical repairs and assist with installation of new systems or components
• Maintain facility cleanliness including offices, restrooms, and common areas
• Support yard and outdoor maintenance as needed
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of non-hazardous and hazardous materials
• Maintain equipment in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Identify and report safety hazards, ensuring a safe working environment
• Assist with general facility upkeep tasks as assigned by management
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1-2 years of maintenance or facilities experience preferred
• Broad knowledge of maintenance disciplines including electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
• Ability to operate tools and equipment safely and effectively
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Electrician or welding experience/licensing is a plus
  
  

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors as required
• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment or materials as needed
• Must be able to perform physical tasks associated with maintenance and repair work
  
  

At First Student, our commitment to safety, dependability, and customer care creates an environment where you can thrive. With more than 120,000 employees across North America, we offer stability, growth, and exceptional training.

Apply today to join our team!

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce; therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000 employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.