Facilities Maintenance Technician

About the Organization:

It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission. We know that creating long-term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity.

We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life!

Description:

The Warehouse Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance tasks to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) warehouse facilities and equipment. This position supports daily operations at the NOVA facility and works closely with the Facilities Manager, vendors, and warehouse leadership to maintain compliance with AIB, OSHA, and CAFB safety standards.

Essential Functions:

Facility Maintenance & Repairs – Percentage – 25%
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, dock equipment, lighting, and building structure.

Inspect and maintain warehouse racking, doors, conveyors, and other material handling systems.

Respond promptly to facility-related work orders, ensuring issues are diagnosed, prioritized, and resolved efficiently.

Support setup, maintenance, and inspection of refrigeration units, freezer/cooler doors, and temperature monitoring systems.

Monitor and maintain building systems through CAFB’s Building Management System (BMS) and temperature logs.

Equipment & Safety Compliance – Percentage – 25%
Conduct routine inspections of warehouse and facility safety systems including fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, exit signage, and safety barriers.

Partner with vendors for fire suppression, pest control, HVAC, and security system maintenance.

Maintain documentation for AIB, TEFAP, and internal compliance audits.

Assist with facility readiness for safety audits and regulatory inspections.

Preventive Maintenance & Scheduling – Percentage – 25%
Support execution of preventive maintenance schedules for all facility systems and material handling equipment.

Record maintenance activity, parts usage, and equipment downtime within the CAFB tracking system.

Identify and escalate potential maintenance risks or trends to the Facilities Manager.

Operational Support – Percentage – 25%
Assist with minor construction, assembly, and installation projects (e.g., shelving, painting, signage, etc.).Support event setup, warehouse space reconfiguration, and special projects as assigned.

Collaborate with warehouse and transportation teams to minimize operational downtime during maintenance activities.

Other duties assigned (This position performs general warehouse duties, such as filling orders, the loading and unloading of trucks, moves and locates product, assists with volunteer projects, maintain cleanliness of the distribution center by following food safety and company sanitation and cleanliness guidelines.)This position works in a warehouse setting with some outdoor exposure during the workday as well as frequent exposure to changes in temperatures.

Requirements:

Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school certification preferred.

Minimum 3–5 years of facility maintenance experience in a warehouse, industrial, or food service environment.

Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems required.

Forklift certification or ability to become certified within 30 days of hire.

Skills & Competencies Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude.

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.

Working knowledge of…