Facilities Maintenance Technician - First Shift

API Heat Transfer•Buffalo, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

API Heat Transfer is looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about being part of a transformation. The company is undergoing a new mission, has new leadership, and is accelerating its path to Lean Cultural Change, aiming for its Operations Team to become a Lean Management powerhouse. This role is for the Facilities Maintenance - 1st Shift position, and the company is interested in candidates who enjoy fixing things and want to be part of a new API. To ensure the best fit for positions and the organization, applicants are asked to complete a 10-minute Culture Index Survey after submitting their application. The survey aims to help use interview time to delve deeper into job behaviors and work history.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 1–2 years of facilities maintenance, janitorial, or building maintenance experience.
Basic knowledge of building maintenance, including painting, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and masonry repairs.
Ability to safely operate cleaning and groundskeeping equipment, including vacuums, floor scrubbers, lawn mowers, and snow removal equipment.
Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize tasks.
Must be dependable, punctual, and flexible to accommodate schedule changes based on operational needs.
Basic understanding of workplace safety practices and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to safely operate cleaning and maintenance equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure all plant offices, aisles, break rooms, restrooms, wash-up areas, and storage areas are maintained in a clean and orderly condition.
Remove trash and debris as needed and maintain adequate supplies of soap, paper towels, and other restroom essentials.
Perform routine cleaning of floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, furniture, and cabinets.
Operate cleaning equipment, including vacuums, floor scrubbers, polishers, sweepers, and carpet shampooing machines.
Perform light building maintenance tasks, including painting, replacing switches, receptacles, and fixtures on 110-volt electrical circuits, replacing water faucets and valves, basic carpentry work, and light masonry repairs.
Perform grounds and landscaping duties, including lawn mowing, sidewalk sweeping, removal of yard debris, trimming trees and shrubs, and snow and ice removal.
Support facility operations by performing other duties as assigned.