Building/Facility Maintenance Technician

Padnos•Lansing, MI

About The Position

The Facility Maintenance Technician (Level I) helps ensure the smooth operation and upkeep of PADNOS facilities. The role works across facility areas to maintain and repair equipment and assets, supporting facility efficiency, reliability, and safety while minimizing downtime. Duties include routine inspections, troubleshooting, equipment and fixture repairs, and responding to maintenance requests. The technician also supports Level II Facilities Maintenance Technicians with work orders and plumbing and HVAC tasks. The position requires adherence to safety protocols and accurate recording of maintenance activities in the company’s computerized maintenance management software, currently MainSaver. The technician is expected to provide prompt, customer-focused service and prioritize requests by urgency. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and may include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Must be able to read blueprints.
Basic welding and pipe filing experience required.
1–2 years of basic carpentry experience required.
Experience using precision and measuring tools such as calipers, multimeters, infrared thermometers, and gas detectors.
Experience operating general construction equipment such as skid steers, backhoes, and jackhammers.
Valid driver's license required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks by urgency.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to travel frequently between worksites.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds in all directions and, occasionally, 100 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Ability to occasionally use machinery and power tools, and frequently operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Ability to occasionally work in low- and high-temperature conditions, outdoor elements, noisy environments, hazardous conditions, poor ventilation, and small or enclosed spaces; tasks may also involve ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and tight or confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Plumbing or carpentry certification is a plus, but not required.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform basic maintenance tasks and clean, inspect, and lubricate equipment and assets.
Repair, modify, build, rebuild, and maintain facility equipment and fixtures, including overhead doors, windows, siding, walls, roofs, drains, and racking.
Install, build, and repair water lines and air lines.
Unclog, repair, and install drains.
Conduct routine inspections at PADNOS locations to identify and address maintenance opportunities.
Change oil and filters for air compressors.
Change air filters on rooftop units and HVAC air makeup units.
Repair and install concrete and asphalt.
Support Level II Facilities Technicians in troubleshooting and repairing plumbing and HVAC issues.
Support Level II Facilities Maintenance Technicians with work orders.
Follow safety protocols and maintain accurate maintenance records in CMMS (currently MainSaver).
Respond promptly to maintenance requests and prioritize work based on urgency.
Adhere to PADNOS policies and procedures and conduct oneself consistently with PADNOS values.
Maintain a positive, respectful attitude and treat visitors, vendors, customers, and team members with dignity and respect.
Report to work on time and prepared, meet productivity standards, and maintain the privacy of company proprietary information.
Perform other duties as assigned.