Facilities Technician

Position: Facilities Technician I
Green Wood, 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.