Maintenance Technician

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable, hands-on Maintenance Technician to support facility operations and equipment upkeep. This role focuses on routine maintenance, coordination of repairs, and general facility support.

This is a practical, boots-on-the-ground position for someone who takes ownership, stays organized, and keeps things running smoothly without overcomplicating the job.

Key Responsibilities:

Facility Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance including lighting, plumbing fixtures, HVAC filter changes, and minor repairs
• Address general maintenance requests across the facility
• Replace ceiling tiles, perform minor floor repairs, and handle basic upkeep tasks

Preventative Maintenance

• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment such as compressors, overhead doors, and support systems
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and service records

Minor Equipment Repair

• Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on fabrication, assembly, and support equipment
• Communicate downtime and expected resolution timelines to operations leadership

Contractor Coordination

• Identify when outside expertise is required
• Source multiple vendors, obtain competitive quotes, and recommend selection
• Schedule and coordinate contractor work to ensure quality, timeliness, and scope adherence

General Labor & Facility Support

• Assist with moving furniture, setting up and tearing down tables for events, and other physical tasks
• Support general plant organization and cleanliness

Grounds Maintenance

• Perform light groundskeeping including weeding, salting sidewalks, and supplemental snow removal as needed
• Fill gaps when contracted services are delayed or during heavy weather conditions

Inventory & Supplies

• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and critical spare parts

Safety Collaboration

• Work with HR and safety personnel to identify and address facility-related safety concerns
• Support corrective actions from audits and inspections

Qualifications

• 2+ years of general maintenance or facilities experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude; able to handle basic repairs independently
• Experience coordinating contractors or vendors is a plus
• Willingness to perform physical, hands-on work daily
• Organized, dependable, and responsive
• Able to prioritize tasks and follow through without constant supervision

What This Role Is NOT

• Not a master electrician or specialized trades' role
• Not a desk job-this is an active, hands-on position
• Not purely reactive-requires ownership and follow-through