What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Maintenance Technician I position at nwpx?
Build Your Future at NWPX
At NWPX Infrastructure, we manufacture welded steel pipe and precast products that form the backbone of America’s water infrastructure. It’s work you can be proud of—and an opportunity to advance your career with a company committed to your professional growth and well-being.
Our brands—Northwest Pipe Company, NWPX Park, and NWPX Geneva—set the standard for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Guided by our core values of Accountability, Commitment, and Teamwork, our people work collaboratively to deliver reliable products and trusted service to our customers—while building stable, rewarding careers along the way.
For over 50 years, NWPX has been a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, and our people are the foundation of our success. Build your future with us and be part of a legacy grounded in water.
WHAT NWPX OFFERS YOU:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- On-Demand Pay (Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday)
- Bonus Potential
- Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement
- Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunities for Career Advancement
- Values-Driven Culture Committed to Equal Opportunities and Safety
ABOUT THE JOB:
Under supervision, perform mechanical maintenance and preventive maintenance work. Diagnose and repair plumbing, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and general plant equipment or other tasks as assigned. Coordinate with other maintenance personnel and production crews as needed. Work on special projects with other maintenance technicians and/or maintenance supervisor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this just successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Attend to work orders on maintenance application and perform basic building and equipment repairs.
- Locates parts or materials for repairs.
- Plumbing, lighting, carpentry, wall patching, painting, concrete and flooring repairs.
- Relocate office equipment and furnishings.
- Operates both manual and electric powered hand tools.
- Minor preventative maintenance repairs on air conditioning systems.
- Maintain emergency systems including fire extinguishers and egress lighting.
- Keeps the workshop and trucks in clean and orderly condition.
- Retrieves repair parts, shop tools, and other items as specified.
- Operating forklift, man lifts, track hoes, etc. when necessary.
- Work with Maintenance Supervisor on projects.
- Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary to perform these essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- There are no supervisory responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written, and have basic communication skills; interpersonal, written, and verbal, for dealing with all levels and associates, and reading instruction and parts manuals.
- Must have basic knowledge of mechanics.
- Must have basic computer skills.
- Must be able to operate the following tools and equipment:
- Hand tools.
- Mobile and stationary equipment in plant.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Additional technical education and/or training is preferred.
- 1-3 years of production manufacturing maintenance support is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of th is position.
- Regular standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
- Frequent sitting, climbing, and balancing.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to see close and distance, ability to distinguish colors, clear peripheral vision and depth perception.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- Loud noise level.
- Outside work in the elements.
- Ability to work at heights.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position.
NWPX Infrastructure is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
NWPX Infrastructure reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.
Salary : $25 - $28