Facilities Maintenance Technician

## Facilities Maintenance Technician Apply:
Buffalo, NY:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
R22494
** About Deckorators
** Deckorators, a brand of UFP Industries, is a leader in composite decking, railing, and outdoor living products. Our Buffalo-area facility is our flagship manufacturing location for our growing Surestone technology and represents a major investment in the future of the Deckorators brand.

We are looking for a hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician who takes pride in keeping a facility safe, functional, clean, and ready for the people working in it every day.
** Job Summary
** The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the building, grounds, and general facility infrastructure at our Deckorators Buffalo manufacturing operation.

This is a hands-on role supporting a wide variety of facility needs, including preventative maintenance, basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, general repairs, groundskeeping, and seasonal snow and ice removal.

The ideal candidate is dependable, resourceful, safety-minded, and comfortable tackling different types of maintenance projects throughout the day.
** Principal Duties and Responsibilities
*** Perform routine and preventative maintenance on the building, grounds, facility systems, tools, and equipment.
* Complete general facility repairs including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and other maintenance needs.
* Inspect the facility and grounds regularly to identify maintenance or safety concerns before they become larger issues.
* Respond to facility repair requests and prioritize work based on safety and operational needs.
* Perform seasonal grounds maintenance as needed.
* Perform snow and ice removal during winter weather, including clearing sidewalks, entrances, employee access areas, and other designated areas.
* Apply salt or other approved ice-control materials and operate approved snow-removal equipment as trained.
* Help ensure entrances, walkways, emergency exits, and other critical areas remain safe and accessible during winter conditions.
* Use hand tools, power tools, and small equipment safely and appropriately.
* Perform minor repairs and maintenance on facility-related machinery, equipment, and tools.
* Coordinate or assist with outside contractors when specialized repairs or services are required.
* Identify required parts, materials, and supplies and assist with ordering and maintaining appropriate inventory.
* Maintain accurate records of preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, and completed work.
* Follow established safety procedures, including requirements related to hazardous materials, personal protective equipment, and equipment operation.
* Maintain maintenance areas, tools, and work spaces in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
* Support facility improvement projects as needed.
* Communicate maintenance concerns, repair needs, and potential safety issues to management.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
** Qualifications
* ** High school diploma or GED required.
* Minimum of three years of general maintenance, facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or related hands-on experience preferred.
* Working knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general building repair.
* Experience performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting facility issues.
* Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and other maintenance equipment.
* Working knowledge of safe equipment practices and applicable safety procedures.
* Understanding of hazardous waste and hazardous material handling practices.
* Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple maintenance needs, and follow through on assigned projects.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to identify potential facility or safety issues.
* Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
* Ability and willingness to perform snow and ice removal as needed during winter weather.
* Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with general facilities maintenance.
* Must be at least 18 years of age.
** Why Deckorators Buffalo?
*** Join a growing operation at Deckorators' flagship Surestone manufacturing facility.
* Work in a hands-on role where your work directly impacts the safety and operation of the entire facility.
* Variety in your day rather than performing the same maintenance task every shift.
* Opportunity to help maintain and improve a newer manufacturing facility as the operation continues to…