Facilities Maintenance Technician

Furniture Enterprises o•Anchorage, AK

5d•$0 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Facilities Maintenance Team contributes to the overall success of our business by ensuring that our showrooms and commercial retail properties are fully functional and safe for our customers and employees. This position plays a key role in supporting store operations through preventative maintenance, timely repairs, professional vendor interaction, and reducing unnecessary contractor reliance where practical. As part of a highly motivated team working in a fast-paced environment, this position supports multiple retail locations primarily throughout the Anchorage and Mat-Su areas with additional locations in Fairbanks and Sterling and requires a self-motivated, organized, dependable, and safety-conscious individual who can maintain a professional presence in active store environments. Furniture Enterprises of Alaska, Inc. is the largest locally owned furniture retailer that has been supporting Alaskan communities for over 50 years. Our stores include Sadler’s, Sadler’s Outlet, Ashley, La-Z-Boy. Williams and Kay, The Ultimate Mattress Store, and Mattress Firm. We are proud that we have been awarded “The Best Place to Work” for large employers in Alaska and awarded fourth highest “Best Places to Work” in the American home furniture industry. We believe it is important to provide a safe and positive workplace. It is important that all our staff work in an atmosphere of trust, mutual respect, and have the desire to help us continuously improve our business. We also believe that good people want to work with good people and not those under the influence of drugs and alcohol. We pre-test and random test all our staff for drugs and alcohol. We also do complete background checks prior to employment.

Requirements

Pass pre-employment drug & alcohol testing and background check.
Experience in commercial facilities maintenance or related field
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Ability to safely use tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment
Professional communication and organizational skills
Working knowledge of: HVAC systems, Plumbing systems, Electrical troubleshooting and minor repair, Carpentry and general building maintenance
Strong attention to detail.
Able to lift/push up to 50 pounds.
Able to be on feet walking, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling for 8 hours.
Participation in occasional on-call or emergency response situations as needed
Professional appearance and communication skills
Strong organizational and time management abilities

Nice To Haves

EPA certification or HVAC certifications
Experience with rooftop HVAC units and preventative maintenance programs
Experience in retail or multi-site commercial facilities
Familiarity with mobile work order systems or maintenance applications
General understanding of building automation or controls systems

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and repair work across multiple facility sites
Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general building systems
Complete carpentry, drywall, painting, and general facility repairs
Respond to maintenance requests and operational issues in a timely and professional manner
Support active retail store environments while minimizing disruption to store operations
Assist in reducing outside contractor costs through in-house maintenance capabilities where appropriate
Maintain professional communication with store managers, vendors, and fellow team members
Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors as needed
Document completed work orders, repairs, and facility concerns using company systems/mobile applications
Support overall facility appearance, safety, and operational reliability
Travel between assigned properties as required.