Facilities Maintenance Technician
$52,000–$56,160 year
On-siteMount Pleasant Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Perform routine inspections, tests, and preventive maintenance on facility equipment, including HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, lighting, and machinery. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems while responding to maintenance and emergency requests to minimize downtime. Maintain the physical integrity of the building through basic carpentry, painting, and general repairs, ensuring a clean and safe working environment. Track inventory usage, coordinate restocking with purchasing, and document daily activities and work order resolutions. Work closely with the manufacturing team to support production needs, provide support for facility upgrades and new installations, and diagnose hazardous conditions. Requires flexible hours to accommodate 24/7 manufacturing operations, including weekends and on-call requirements.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
- Ability to use common precision measurement gauges, multimeters and basic machine shop equipment
- Basic understanding of building codes, safety standards, and OSHA regulations
- Experience working with boiler/chiller systems
- Technical knowledge of industrial manufacturing building equipment and maintenance
- Must be able to work from blueprints, manufacturer specifications and wiring diagrams
- Must be capable of working flexible hours to accommodate 24/7 manufacturing operations, including weekends, and on-call requirements
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Reasoning ability – the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
- Ability to work independently and take appropriate corrective action when minor problems arise
- Must be able to stand/walk for a 12-hour shift
- Must be able to push/pull/lift at least 45 lbs. individually and 50 lbs. with the help of a team member
- Must be able to use, handle, and manipulate items and materials, including hazardous materials with proper material handling equipment/tools
- Must complete 24/40-hour HazWoper Training and be medically qualified to wear respiratory protection
- Physically able to pass spirometry exam for test fitting of respiratory equipment
- Ability to wear required PPE (including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and ANSI-approved footwear)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with slitting and coating process preferable
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