Facilities Technician I

GreenWood, Inc. is seeking a disciplined and safety-minded Facilities Technician I to join our team at the CAT facility in Athens, GA. In this entry-level role, you will work under supervision to perform routine maintenance, basic evaluations, and introductory troubleshooting on highly automated plant systems This is a safety-sensitive position requiring a safety-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform basic electrical and mechanical maintenance and minor machine repairs.
• Conduct designated preventive and predictive maintenance on facility infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot standard electrical control and lower-voltage distribution circuits.
• Replace standard components like light bulbs, switches, and basic relays.
• Reference basic PLC system status lights to report errors to senior technicians.
• Complete routine filter changes, checks, and lubrication on compressed air, motor, and pump systems
• Execute structural facility upkeep, including minor carpentry, painting, and drywall touch-ups.
• Maintain and test key equipment like HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, and access controls.
• Use digital multimeters and ampere meters to safely check circuit continuity and voltage.
• Log daily tasks, clock hours, and process work orders via company CMMS software.
• Identify and request spare parts using parts manuals and OEM service drawings.

Required Skills & Experience (Must-Haves)

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Trade School: Ongoing pursuit of a technical certificate or active trade school enrollment.
• Experience: 0 to 1 year of formal vocational exposure or technical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Exposure: 0 to 1 year of exposure to automated systems (compressed air, building HVAC, or fluid pumps).
• Technical Skills: Ability to use basic digital multimeters and read fundamental blueprints.
• Math Skills: Core math capabilities for shop measurements and tool sizing.
• Soft Skills: Strong professional communication, logical problem-solving, and a team-player attitude.

Beneficial Skills & Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Associate's degree in a technical field or a completed post-secondary trade certificate.
• 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience with automated facility equipment like chillers, cooling towers, and compressors.
• Proficiency with basic office computer software (Outlook, Excel, Word) and specialized maintenance tracking systems.

Physical Demands & Requirements

• Frequency: Must be able to frequently stand, walk, sit, reach, and handle materials.
• Agility: Ability to occasionally climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend during repairs.
• Lifting: Frequently lift unassisted weights up to 20 pounds; occasionally lift 21 to 40 pounds.
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently push or pull unassisted forces up to 25 pounds.