Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)

The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs preventative maintenance, diagnoses and troubleshoots issues, and completes repairs on building systems and production support equipment to minimize downtime and optimize production efficiency and quality. This role focuses on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems within a modern manufacturing facility on a 3rd shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks on HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, and other facility and production support equipment.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance on a variety of machines and equipment in accordance with established maintenance schedules and guidelines.
• Replace or repair defective parts such as belts, bearings, motors, sensors, and other components to restore proper operation.
• Identify and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic problems or abnormalities in machines and building systems.
• Work with boilers, air compressors, rooftop units (RTUs ranging from 2 to 100 tons), and air-cooled chillers on a regular basis.
• Perform electrical work including lighting repairs, ballast replacement, and troubleshooting systems operating at 240V and above.
• Perform plumbing tasks such as snaking drains, changing out sinks and toilets, and maintaining auto flushers and related fixtures.
• Use schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation to troubleshoot and repair equipment accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate with team members and team leads to analyze and resolve complex technical problems affecting facility and production operations.
• Provide technical support to production teams to minimize operational disruptions and ensure equipment reliability.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs performed, and parts used.
• Follow established safety protocols and guidelines when working with machinery and building systems.
• Ensure all equipment operates within applicable industry regulations and safety standards.
• Use hand tools and maintenance repair tools safely and effectively to complete daily tasks.
• Participate in an on-call rotation on weekends (infrequently, approximately once every few months) and respond to urgent maintenance needs.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in facilities maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform preventative and scheduled maintenance on building systems and production support equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing boilers, air compressors, rooftop units (RTUs from 2 to 100 tons), and air-cooled chillers.
• Strong electrical skills, including working with lighting systems, ballasts, and 240V+ circuits.
• Plumbing skills such as snaking drains, replacing sinks and toilets, and maintaining auto flushers and related fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, lighting diagrams, and blueprints for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting in an industrial or facilities environment.
• Proficiency with hand tools and maintenance repair tools used in building and equipment maintenance.
• EPA Universal certification.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with mechanical repairs and component replacement.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.
• Commitment to following safety protocols, industry regulations, and facility standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience in drywall repair, carpentry, or general building maintenance.
• Experience working with building-wide facilities systems such as boilers, compressed air, HVAC, and chilled water.
• Familiarity with facility management practices and…