Facilities Maintenance Technician - Commercial

Our mission at WesTech is to help communities thrive by delivering high-quality water solutions with superior service – safely and sustainably. To achieve this mission, we recruit great people to be part of our collegial and collaborative teams in engineering, design, project management, field service, plant operations, professional services and more.

 As one of the leading operating brands of Swire Water, our values of integrity, humility, endeavor, excellence and continuity make this an outstanding working environment. Our continuing success creates attractive opportunities for purpose-driven professionals to develop new skills, support vital industries, and grow their careers.

Summary

Join our team as a Facilities Maintenance Technician and help keep our Salt Lake City locations running at their best. This hands-on role performs commercial maintenance and repairs, supports preventive maintenance programs, and responds to everyday facility needs. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll work with management, vendors, and contractors to keep our buildings, equipment, and systems safe, reliable, and operating smoothly.

Candidates for this position may be required to pass pre-employment and periodic screenings, including background checks, drug and alcohol tests, or other necessary assessments.

Some of the work you will do: 

• Maintain commercial facility condition, appearance, and functionality by performing general maintenance and repairs across facilities, grounds, equipment, and building systems. Use manuals, plans, and technical guidance to determine repair methods.
• Inspect buildings, equipment, and vehicles; document findings and maintain accurate logs.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operation of systems and equipment.
• Review daily priorities with management and address urgent maintenance needs.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for specialized work.
• Perform occasional cleaning tasks and maintain supply inventories, and support internal moves, event setups, and workspace reconfigurations.
• Complete work professionally and with minimal disruption.
• Work safely at all times; identify hazards, follow safety procedures, and use required PPE.

Here are the skills that you need: 

• High school graduate, GED, or equivalent education
• Ability to pass a drug, or other related, screenings. Valid unexpired driver's license.
• Experience in related trades/ field. Including general knowledge of building systems, materials, basic construction methods for both interior and exterior work, and ability to read blueprints, building plans, and repair manuals
• Experience using hand tools and power tools safely to complete routine repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Forklift Certified or ability to obtain forklift certification through provided on-site training.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, excellent organization and housekeeping skills. Knowledge of, or prior experience, with computers.

Here are the skills and qualifications that will set you apart: 

• Relevant experience, training, or certifications in one or more building trades is preferred.
• Experience using a forklift.

 Physical Requirements:

• Ability to use a workstation using computer/phone
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear and see. Will involve utilizing hands and being around mechanical parts
• Regularly required to move around the facility. Work may involve bending, stooping, walking on ladders, roofs, walkways/catwalks (may involve heights). May involve being in a safety harness or other PPE
• Exposure to elements: cold, heat, wet, and/or dark

Benefits and perks we offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• Dollar for dollar 401K match of 6%.
• Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules with remote work options.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package with an onsite and virtual medical facility
• Company HSA contribution, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability.
• PTO plan and Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more!

WesTech considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.