Facilities Maintenance Technician

• Pay or shift range: $37 USD to $52.69 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Western 102 Power Station and Solar Plant is a 116-MW natural gas-fueled facility located in Storey County, Nevada, providing reliable and flexible power to support regional mining operations. The facility features 14 Wärtsilä 34SG spark-ignition engines designed for efficient, low-emission operation, along with a 1-MW AC solar photovoltaic system that adds renewable generation to the site’s energy portfolio.

Opportunity Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Technician supports warehouse, inventory, and facility maintenance activities at Western 102 Power Station and Solar Plant. This role receives, stores, tracks, and distributes parts, tools, and materials while maintaining accurate inventory records and supporting the plant Maintenance team. The Technician also performs routine janitorial responsibilities, building upkeep and general facility repairs, helping maintain organized warehouse operations and safe, functional plant facilities.

Your scope of responsibility as Facilities Maintenance Technician includes the following primary functions:

Warehouse & Inventory Support

• Receive, inspect, store, organize, and distribute spare parts, consumables, tools, safety equipment, janitorial supplies, and other plant materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, perform cycle counts and physical inventories, and help ensure appropriate stock levels of critical parts, consumables, and janitorial supplies.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments, including loading, unloading, staging, and movement of materials throughout the facility.
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to support inventory transactions, material requests, receiving, work orders, and equipment records.
• Operate forklifts, trucks, vans, and other material‑handling equipment safely and in accordance with site requirements.
• Run local errands and pick up parts, materials, supplies, and other items as needed to support plant operations and maintenance activities.

Facility & Maintenance Support

• Perform routine facility maintenance and repairs, including minor plumbing, leak repairs, painting, carpentry, doors and hardware, lighting, and other general building maintenance.
• Inspect facility buildings and systems to identify maintenance needs, deterioration, leaks, damage, or other conditions requiring repair or corrective action.
• Support the upkeep and basic maintenance of HVAC and other building systems, coordinating with qualified contractors or technicians when specialized repairs are required.
• Assist Maintenance personnel by staging parts and tools, preparing materials, performing basic repairs, and providing hands‑on support as directed.
• Perform preventive maintenance, routine work orders, inspections, and general upkeep of buildings, warehouse areas, offices, shops, and other plant facilities.
• Clean and paint equipment, parts, components, and other plant items as directed.
• Coordinate vendors and contractors supporting facility repairs, HVAC services, building maintenance, and other assigned work.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed facility and maintenance activities through CMMS, work orders, checklists, and other plant systems.

Safety & Facility Readiness

• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe warehouse, shop, and facility areas while identifying and correcting housekeeping or safety concerns.
• Perform basic janitorial duties, including mopping, floor care, vacuuming, dusting, window cleaning, trash removal, and cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, locker rooms, break rooms,…