Facilities Maintenance Tech I

Leviton Manufacturing•West Jefferson, NC

20h

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Tech I repairs, adjusts, and maintains industrial production and processing machinery safely, cleanly, and efficiently. The role supports facility inspections, routine and preventive maintenance, work orders, facility projects, and the upkeep of office and production areas. Work is performed with direction from the facilities manager and guidance from Facilities Technician II employees, and may include assisting electricians and contractors, using powered industrial equipment, and helping with emergency repairs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to work as part of a team with employees at different levels and across facility functions.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
Self-motivated and able to complete tasks with proper direction.
Ability to operate powered industrial equipment, such as aerial lifts and forklifts, after proper training.
Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and determine when and what maintenance is needed.
Ability to interpret gauges, dials, and other indicators to check equipment operation.
Ability to identify causes of operating errors and take corrective action.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to use common hand and power tools.
Ability to use construction and industrial equipment after proper training.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to use equipment requiring hot work permits, such as welders, grinders, and torches.
Ability to communicate in verbal and written English.
Ability to meet the physical demands of standing, walking, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, pulling, pushing, and feeling; requires eye, hand, and foot coordination.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical degree preferred.
One year of manufacturing experience preferred.
Previous facility maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with routine building inspections to ensure equipment and systems operate efficiently.
Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner.
Support preventive maintenance on air compressors, cooling towers, HVAC units, generators, plumbing, sewer, lighting, perimeter fencing, and other facility equipment as assigned by the facilities manager and guided by Facilities Technician II employees.
Transport materials and equipment to and from work areas using powered industrial equipment.
Collaborate on facility improvement and renovation projects.
Perform service on ceiling-height utilities, which may involve working from scissor lift equipment.
Assist with installation of new equipment or systems.
Help maintain office areas and production areas, including painting, installing, cleaning, and operating floor sweepers or scrubbers.
Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the shop, work areas, and assigned portions of the plant.
Clean machines, facility infrastructure, and machine parts using appropriate supplies and equipment, including cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, and vacuums.
Assist electricians with preparing and installing conduit, wire, and cabling.
Assist contractors with assigned projects and work.
Assist with emergency repairs and outside service providers as needed.
Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
Ensure compliance with OSHA and other relevant regulations.
Help prepare areas for meetings and events.
Perform other duties as assigned.