Facilities Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a dependable, hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain the company's buildings, grounds, equipment, and vehicles at our steel manufacturing facility. This individual will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, completing minor plumbing and electrical repairs, handling general construction and facility improvements, coordinating outside contractors, and maintaining scheduled service records for company vehicles.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, organized, safety-conscious, and capable of working independently while coordinating with Riggins Company personnel, management, and external service providers. Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is preferred.

1. Preventative Maintenance and Facility Upkeep

· Develop, implement, and maintain preventative maintenance schedules for buildings, facilities, and related equipment.

· Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance needs, potential hazards, and opportunities to prevent equipment or facility failures.

· Maintain maintenance logs, inspection records, work orders, and service documentation.

· Perform general repairs and upkeep to keep company facilities clean, safe, functional, and in good working condition.

· Coordinate and prioritize maintenance requests based on urgency, safety, and operational requirements.

2. Plumbing, Electrical, and General Repairs

· Perform minor plumbing repairs, including repairing leaks, replacing faucets, clearing drains, and maintaining fixtures.

· Perform basic electrical maintenance, such as replacing light fixtures, bulbs, switches, and other components within the individual's qualifications and applicable code requirements.

· Troubleshoot routine facility maintenance issues and determine when specialized contractors are needed.

· Perform minor carpentry, drywall repairs, painting, door and hardware repairs, and other general construction tasks.

· Assist with small facility renovations, office improvements, and workspace modifications.

· Recognize and promptly report issues requiring licensed tradespeople or specialized expertise.

3. Contractor and Vendor Coordination

· Identify when maintenance or repair work requires outside contractors or specialized service providers.

· Obtain estimates and coordinate bids, service calls, and project schedules as authorized.

· Schedule and oversee subcontractors performing facility repairs, construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other specialized work.

· Verify that completed work meets agreed-upon specifications, quality expectations, and safety requirements.

· Maintain contractor records, service reports, warranties, and related documentation.

· Coordinate contractor access to the facility and ensure compliance with company safety procedures.

4. Company Vehicle and Fleet Maintenance

· Establish and maintain preventative maintenance schedules for company-owned vehicles and mobile equipment, as assigned.

· Track mileage, service intervals, oil changes, inspections, tire replacements, and other routine maintenance requirements.

· Schedule vehicle servicing, repairs, inspections, and required renewals.

· Coordinate with dealerships, repair shops, and other service providers.

· Maintain accurate vehicle maintenance records, service receipts, and repair histories.

· Monitor upcoming service requirements and communicate vehicle downtime or repair needs to management.

· Help ensure vehicles remain safe, reliable, and available for business operations.

5. Safety, Organization, and Compliance

· Follow company safety policies, applicable OSHA requirements, and environmental procedures.

· Maintain an organized maintenance area and ensure tools, supplies, and materials are properly stored.

· Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow lockout/tagout procedures when applicable.

· Identify and report unsafe facility conditions, damaged infrastructure, and potential hazards.

· Ensure maintenance work is performed within the individual's training, qualifications, and authorization.

· Maintain appropriate inventories of maintenance supplies and recommend replenishment as needed.

6. Administrative and Other Duties

· Maintain an organized maintenance calendar covering facility work, inspections, contractor visits, and vehicle servicing.

· Track open maintenance requests and provide updates on progress and completion.

· Assist with maintenance budgeting by documenting repair costs and identifying recurring issues.

· Recommend improvements that reduce maintenance costs, prevent downtime, and extend the useful life of facilities and assets.

· Perform other related facilities maintenance duties as assigned.

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Two or more years of experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, industrial maintenance, or a related field preferred.

· Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical maintenance, carpentry, and general building repairs.

· Experience developing or following preventative maintenance schedules.

· Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, or outside service providers.

· Ability to organize and maintain vehicle service schedules and maintenance records.

· Basic computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, and maintenance tracking systems.

· Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and time-management skills.

· Ability to work independently, prioritize competing requests, and communicate effectively with employees and management.

· Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

· Ability to work in an industrial steel manufacturing environment.

· Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in various facility areas as required.

· Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials within established safety limits.

· Willingness to work around industrial noise, dust, moving equipment, and other manufacturing-related conditions while following all required safety procedures.

· Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and other maintenance equipment appropriate to the assigned work.

Success in this position will be measured by:

· Completion of scheduled preventative maintenance activities on time.

· Timely response to facility maintenance requests.

· Reduction in recurring facility issues and avoidable repair costs.

· Accurate and up-to-date vehicle maintenance schedules and service records.

· Effective coordination of contractors and timely completion of outsourced work.

· Quality of repairs, organization of maintenance records, and adherence to safety requirements.