Facilities Technician (part-time contractor)

Responsibilities

Facility Operations & Maintenance

• Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance throughout offices, warehouse, labs, common areas, and exterior spaces.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs involving electrical, HVAC, plumbing, lighting, doors, locks, walls, ceilings, flooring, furniture, and other building systems.
• Identify issues requiring specialized or licensed contractors and coordinate service as needed.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and maintain tools, equipment, supplies, and maintenance areas.

Preventative Maintenance & Emergency Response

• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance, inspections, service records, and work orders.
• Monitor facility systems and identify potential problems before they become major disruptions.
• Participate in the emergency response program and provide 24/7 on-call support for facility emergencies, including leaks, flooding, power outages, HVAC failures, fire/life-safety issues, security concerns, spills, equipment failures, and building damage.
• Respond to non-emergency Facilities requests within 24 hours.

Safety & Compliance

• Conduct safety inspections, identify hazards, and follow through on corrective actions.
• Follow OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and applicable regulations.
• Support fire/life-safety inspections, emergency drills, and preparedness activities.
• Maintain safe access to exits, electrical panels, equipment areas, and designated safety zones.

Warehouse & Employee Support

• Maintain organized and safe warehouse, storage, loading dock, and material-handling areas.
• Assist with moving and staging furniture, equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment when trained and authorized.
• Support workstation setups, employee moves, office reconfigurations, furniture installation, meetings, and facility events.
• Maintain common areas, conference rooms, kitchens, restrooms, and facility supplies.

Vendors, Contractors & Projects

• Assist the Facilities Manager with vendors, contractors, inspections, repairs, and facility projects.
• Provide site access and monitor contractor work for safety, quality, and completion.
• Support facility moves, expansions, space changes, fleet areas, exterior areas, waste/recycling, and other facility projects as assigned.

Role Overview

The Facilities Technician supports the day-to-day operation, maintenance, safety, and functionality of an approximately 95,000-square-foot facility and warehouse. This hands-on role works closely with the Facilities Manager and team to maintain a safe, clean, reliable, and professional workplace.

What you have

• 5+ years of facilities, building maintenance, warehouse maintenance, property maintenance, or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of general building systems and maintenance practices.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, flooring, and general repairs.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple requests, and provide excellent customer service.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in various facility environments.
• Ability to safely lift and move approximately 50–100 lbs. with assistance or mechanical equipment when appropriate.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, or after-hours shifts for emergencies or operational needs.

Key Expectations

• Maintain a safe, clean, functional, and professional facility.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and employee requests.
• Complete preventative maintenance and documentation on schedule.
• Take ownership of issues from identification through resolution.
• Communicate effectively with the Facilities Manager, employees, vendors, and contractors.
• Support cost-effective solutions while maintaining safety and quality.