Facilities Maintenance Technician

Description

Dunbarton Corporation is recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team that is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment throughout the facility. This position performs janitorial and light maintenance duties, manages cleaning supply inventory, and ensures compliance with all applicable safety and environmental regulations, including hazardous material and blood borne pathogen requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain cleanliness of all facility areas, including production floor, break rooms, restrooms, and common areas; empty trash receptacles and dumpsters as needed and dispose of wooden pallets properly
• Perform basic facility maintenance and repair tasks including, but not limited to, plumbing repairs (unclogging drains, replacing faucets, and repairing or replacing toilet components), hanging light fixtures and ceiling fans, patching and finishing drywall, assembling, and installing furniture, and other general upkeep tasks
• Promptly clean up oil spills, biohazardous chemicals, and blood or bodily fluid spills in accordance with OSHA, blood borne pathogen, and Dunbarton safety guidelines using required PPE
• Operate the floor sweeper, forklift, and trash compactors safely and in accordance with established procedures
• Order, stock, and manage inventory of all cleaning supplies and associated materials to ensure continuous availability
• Follow all LOTO (Lock Out/Tag Out) procedures when cleaning around or near machinery; adhere to all safety, PPE, and housekeeping requirements
• Handle hazardous materials in compliance with OSHA and Dunbarton HAZCOM/SDS requirements; complete and maintain required hazardous material training certification
• Lubricate machines and equipment as directed by the supervisor; operate basic spray paint equipment and perform special projects as assigned by department or plant management
• Adhere to work schedule and attendance requirements, including overtime if required
• Perform other work as directed and required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of safe handling procedures for hazardous materials, chemicals, and biohazardous substances, including OSHA HAZCOM and blood borne pathogen standards
• Knowledge of LOTO procedures and applicable safety regulations in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Dunbarton SDS system and requirements
• Skill in operating a forklift, floor sweeper, trash compactors, and basic hand tools; must obtain and maintain forklift operator certification
• Skill in the use of basic electric and manual hand tools
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns

Requirements

• Two (2) or more years of professional experience in facilities maintenance, janitorial, custodial, or similar position within a manufacturing facility

Note: At the discretion of the hiring manager and/or the Human Resources Manager an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The following physical activities are necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work is performed on the production floor in a manufacturing environment with minimally controlled temperatures ranging from 40°F to 110°F. Stands and moves throughout the facility for an entire shift. Frequently bends, twists, and reaches; must apply ergonomically correct techniques to prevent repetitive motion injury. Lifts, carries, and places objects weighing up to 65 pounds frequently. Exposed to open machinery with pinch points, moderate paint and solvent fumes, and potential biohazardous materials.

Required PPE includes safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves, and sleeves (when handling sharp materials or blades), ear protection, and a respirator or dust mask as conditions required; special PPE required for forklift battery charging and biohazard cleanup.

This job description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all job functions or responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned as management deems appropriate. This job description does not represent an employment contract. Employment is at-will, and nothing herein restricts the right to assign or reassign duties at any time.