Building & Grounds Maintenance Specialist

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Location:

Burlington, WA

Employment Type:

Full-Time

About Client

Our client is a fast-paced production and manufacturing enterprise focused on sustaining a secure, highly efficient, and pristine operational facility. They champion proactive problem solvers who take ownership of their environment, supporting core operations through exceptional building upkeep and rigorous safety standards.

• Base Salary: $19 - $26 per hour
• Starting Bonus:
  No signing bonus offered
• Relocation Assistance:
  No Relocation offered
• Shift: Standard daytime hours (requires responsibility for locking and securing the premises post-operation)
• Benefits Package: 9 Paid Holidays, PTO, 401K with Matching, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Group Term Life, Short/Long Term Disability, and EAP

Job Summary

Working in direct support of the Operations Manager, the Building & Grounds Maintenance Specialist drives the overall safety, repair, and daily upkeep of the manufacturing site. This dynamic, hands- on position guarantees that all mechanical systems, physical structures, and exterior grounds operate at peak condition. From conducting light plumbing and electrical fixes to managing landscaping and custodial duties, this multi-faceted professional will also occasionally step in to assist production and warehouse teams as operational needs dictate.

• Conduct essential structural repairs throughout the premises, encompassing drywall, painting, roofing, gutters, flooring, and ceilings.
• Diagnose and service key mechanical assets, including HVAC filters, motorized tools, door mechanisms, and rolling stock (pallet jacks, forklifts).
• Execute basic electrical and plumbing tasks, such as swapping light fixtures, repairing outlets, and fixing small-diameter piping, sinks, toilets, and sprinklers.
• Oversee comprehensive exterior landscaping, handling weed/brush control, lawn mowing, pressure washing, and waste removal.
• Ensure the building is properly secured by locking all exterior doors at the close of daily operations.
• Manage general custodial tasks for windows, kitchens, restrooms, and offices, alongside active insect and rodent monitoring.
• Draft and deliver regular facility status reports regarding repairs, safety incidents, and maintenance logs to the General and Operations Managers.
• Provide flexible, on-demand support for specialized production and warehouse initiatives as directed.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Demonstrated capability to safely operate structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and landscaping power/hand tools.
• Working comprehension of building mechanics, coupled with the ability to accurately interpret equipment diagrams and maintenance manuals.
• Solid grasp of safe chemical application for cleaning, painting, and groundskeeping, maintaining strict compliance with PPE protocols.
• Functional computer literacy (online research, MS Office) and basic carpentry math skills.
• Strong English communication abilities (verbal and written) with a proven capacity to follow detailed instructions and thrive under time constraints.
• Must possess reliable personal transportation.
• Physical readiness to walk, crawl, bend, balance, and stoop for prolonged periods; safely lift items up to 50 lbs; and work comfortably at heights reaching 30 feet.

• Previous professional background as a groundskeeper, facility mechanic, or general maintenance technician.
• Highly adaptable mindset with a strong eagerness to master new repair techniques and optimize workflow efficiencies.

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