Facility Maintenance Technician

Game Aerospace is a growing business that designs, manufactures, and sells composite airplanes. Our hand-crafted airplanes are delivered and flown around the world. For more information about the GameBird and our company, visit our website game.aero.

The Facility Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping the production facility in top shape. They perform routine preventative maintenance, troubleshoot faulty equipment, and lead ground maintenance activities. With nearly 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space, there is always work to be done. This role is perfect for someone who has a broad range of technical skills, has pride in the quality of work they do, and can independently manage priorities. This role requires someone with a high degree of trust and professionalism. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

Perform routine and periodic maintenance of facility and production equipment such as HVAC, ovens, dust collection systems, lighting and electrical, plumbing, compressed air, vacuum, paint booths, and other manufacturing equipment.

• Promptly respond to and troubleshoot faulty equipment that impacts production.
• Document work performed and track equipment performance.
• Contact and coordinate with vendors on equipment maintenance, repair, purchase, installation, and commissioning.
• Support facility and equipment related compliance audits.
• Perform tasks related to ground maintenance and cleanliness.
• Fabricate production support equipment as necessary.
• Monitoring the safety and cleanliness of interior and exterior areas
• Preparing facilities for changing weather conditions
• Drive company vehicles to procure necessary materials and tools to perform work.
• Operate equipment such as fork and scissor lifts to perform tasks, often working from heights.
• Comply with company and industry standards for safe operation of equipment and safe work practices.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driving license and experience operating industrial equipment.
• 3 years’ experience in a facility maintenance role.
• Well-versed in technical operations and facilities management best practices. JDR REV 1/23
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in varying positions, spending extended time walking, standing, kneeling, or crouching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree or apprenticeship in a relevant field such as construction, industrial maintenance, electrical, etc.
• 5 years’ experience in a facility maintenance or management role.
• Welding, compressors and pumps, PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

Personal attributes that support your success:

• High intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial, creative thinker and problem-solver,  fast learner, with demonstrated initiative.
• High level of maturity and ability to work in a team setting or independently.
• Willing to roll up your sleeves to help drive results.
• Unquestionable ethics and personal integrity.

Game Aerospace Benefits Overview:

Employee Health

• Medical, Dental, and Vision – plans that include both PPO and High-Deductible HSA options for medical.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care) to reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Retirement and Financial Planning

• 401k Plan Highlights include a 4% company match with full vesting day 1.
• Our employee assistance program also includes financial coaching, will preparation, budgeting, and many more.

Protection for You and Your Family

• Company-paid Life Insurance and company-paid Short-Term Disability provide built-in financial protection from day one.
• Optional supplemental Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness plans allow you to customize your coverage as your family’s needs grow. 

PTO, Holidays, Flex Scheduling

• Paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling to support work/life balance.

Employee Pilot Training

• Employee Pilot Training Program to get you your pilot license — a truly unique perk in aerospace.

Game Aerospace is not able to sponsor visas or hire applicants who require immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1, etc.) at this time. Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the candidate in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may evolve or change over time. Game Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, among other things or status as a qualified individual with a disability.