Facility Grounds Maintenance Technician

Description

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for hands-on preventive maintenance, building systems, grounds, and production support equipment. The position supports safe, reliable operations by responding to facility maintenance requests coordinating routine facility needs. This role works closely with maintenance leadership to minimize downtime, improve equipment reliability, and keep the property safe, functional, organized, and well maintained.

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment according to established schedules.
• Assist with equipment installation, relocation, upgrades, and commissioning.
• Respond promptly to facility yard maintenance

• Maintain facility infrastructure, including lighting and general building systems.
• Perform routine inspections of buildings, grounds, and facility systems; identify and complete corrective actions before problems affect operations.
• Perform basic general facility repairs as required.
• Maintain exterior property and grounds, including routine upkeep, cleanup, and identification of repair or safety needs.
• Support fire protection, life safety, and other facility systems by assisting with inspections, maintenance, and required corrective actions.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe maintenance work areas and facility spaces.

• Assist in maintaining forklifts and other powered industrial or support equipment.
• Support inspections and repairs in accordance with safety standards and manufacturer recommendations.
• Monitor maintenance supplies, communicate replenishment needs to leadership.

• Complete assigned facility maintenance and work orders accurately and on schedule.
• Document completed work, equipment history, inspections, and repairs in the maintenance management system or maintenance logs.
• Report recurring equipment facility failures and recommend improvements to increase reliability and reduce reactive work.
• Coordinate with production to complete maintenance during appropriate maintenance windows and minimize production downtime.
• Support facility expansions, renovations, and equipment installation projects as assigned.

• Follow all company safety policies and applicable lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, electrical safety, and PPE requirements.
• Perform work in accordance with OSHA requirements, applicable building and environmental regulations, and company safety standards.
• Identify unsafe conditions, facility hazards, and property concerns and report or correct them promptly within the scope of the position.
• Use tools, lifts, ladders, and maintenance equipment safely and according to established procedures.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime and improving equipment and facility reliability.
• Recommend practical facility maintenance process improvements and proactive corrective actions.
• Support production teams by providing technical and facility assistance when needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial, manufacturing, or facility maintenance experience preferred.
• Technical certification or vocational training in industrial maintenance, electrical, mechanical, or a related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and general building systems.
• Basic knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment preferred.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring devices, and diagnostic equipment.
• Basic computer skills for documenting maintenance activities and work orders.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize equipment, facility, and property maintenance needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Forklift, aerial lift, and crane maintenance or operation experience.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• General building, grounds, and property maintenance experience.
• Strong attention to…