Facilities Maintenance Technician

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician for a long-term role with a facility in NE Portland, OR.The person in this position will be focused on keeping the site safe, functional, and well-maintained — handling routine maintenance, minor repairs, and the essential day-to-day work that keeps facility operations reliable and uninterrupted. This role supports a mixed office and light industrial environment with active daily operations, shared workspaces, and evolving operational need.

Pay: $34-$40/hr

Facilities Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

• Perform routine corrective maintenance across the facility, including minor repairs to fixtures, furniture, hardware, and light mechanical and electrical systems.

• Execute preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, and equipment servicing activities to maximize reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.

• Support the safe operation of building systems including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and compressed air, escalating to vendors or specialists when issues exceed scope.

• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on plumbing systems including fixtures, valves, toilets, drains, water heaters, and leak investigations.

• Perform minor electrical troubleshooting and repairs including lighting, receptacles, switches, breakers, motors, disconnects, and low-voltage control systems within applicable licensing and scope limitations.

• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical systems including pumps, fans, blowers, compressors, motors, gearboxes, belts, bearings, chains, and drive components.

• Support pneumatic and compressed air systems including regulators, valves, filters, air dryers, and distribution equipment.

• Conduct routine inspections of mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, roof-mounted equipment, utility infrastructure, and facility support systems.

• Support installation, relocation, assembly, and commissioning of facility equipment, workstations, storage systems, and operational infrastructure.

• Install, adjust, mount, and relocate furniture, shelving, signage, TVs, and equipment as space needs evolve.

• Brace, re-anchor, and inspect racks, lockers, cabinets, and storage systems for continued safety and stability.

• Perform basic fabrication, carpentry, and facility repair work to support maintenance and operational needs.

• Maintain accurate documentation of completed work, materials used, outstanding issues, and follow-up actions in ticketing systems.

• Document troubleshooting activities, root causes, corrective actions, and preventive maintenance findings to support long-term facility reliability.

Facilities Maintenance Technician Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, industrial maintenance, maintenance mechanic, or a comparable skilled trade role.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair across multiple building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and facility infrastructure systems.

• Proficiency with hand and power tools, diagnostic and testing equipment; able to select and safely use the right tool for the task.

• Working familiarity with basic electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems sufficient for safe troubleshooting

• Ability to diagnose equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions with minimal supervision.

• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and maintenance documentation.

• Ability to regularly lift and move items up to 50 lbs and perform physical work including climbing ladders, standing for extended periods, and working in active operational environments.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation; must be insurable to operate a company vehicle if required.

Benefits:

• $34–$40/hr

• 401(k) with match

• Paid sick leave

• Medical insurance

• Paid holidays