Facilities Technician

Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Field Support

• Assist in planning and coordinating projects including equipment installations, relocations, and facility upgrades
• Prepare job sites, verify utilities, review safety requirements, and support equipment shutdown/startup
• Apply maintenance mechanic experience to validate equipment installation, alignment, anchoring, hookups, and operational readiness

Contractor & Vendor Support

• Coordinate on-site contractor activities including scheduling, work oversight, and equipment testing
• Provide practical guidance on equipment handling, facility practices, and safe work areas
• Ensure compliance with lockout/tagout and other safety procedures

Safety & Compliance

• Support adherence to facility safety rules including LOTO, PPE, and fall protection
• Perform pre-task reviews and ensure proper hazard controls are in place
• Monitor work areas for safe execution of tasks

Project Documentation & Tracking

• Maintain project schedules, status logs, and documentation
• Coordinate equipment testing post-installation and ensure proper handoff to operators or technicians
• Organize quotes, invoices, drawings, manuals, and close-out documentation

Budget & Procurement Support

• Assist in obtaining quotes and preparing cost comparisons
• Support PR submissions and track expenditures against approved budgets

Communication & Cross-Team Support

• Serve as liaison among maintenance, engineering, facilities, EH&S, and operations
• Provide daily updates on project progress, risks, and schedule changes
• Communicate equipment impacts and required internal support

Maintenance & Repair

• Assist skilled tradespeople with routine maintenance and repair tasks
• Perform general building support including carpentry, basic repairs, furniture relocation, and equipment moves
• Conduct painting and touch-up work throughout the facility
• Complete preventative maintenance assignments as directed

Perform other duties as needed and assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance mechanic, millwright, or facilities technician experience
• Experience with equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, or repair
• Working knowledge of LOTO and equipment testing processes
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Ability to read mechanical, electrical, or facility drawings
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs on a regular basis