Facility Maintenance Technician

National Property Solutions Group•Sparks, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In a manufacturing and fabrication environment with newer, warranty-backed equipment, the role of a Facility Maintenance Technician shifts from heavy mechanical repair to highly technical system management and vendor coordination. Your primary focus is maintaining the overall building infrastructure and serving as the key liaison for specialized Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) service technicians.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required
3–5+ years in a manufacturing or industrial environment, ideally working with modern, automated machinery.
Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals
Basic knowledge of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
Proficiency with hand/power tools
Strong verbal and written communication for managing relationships with machine operators and external service vendors.

Nice To Haves

Technical certificate or Associate’s degree in Building Maintenance or Mechatronics is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of contact for manufacturer service technicians. You will schedule visits, oversee on-site repairs to ensure compliance with service agreements, and verify that all work meets facility safety standards.
Monitor and perform preventive maintenance (PM) on sophisticated facility infrastructure, including HVAC systems (filter/belt changes), electrical panels, plumbing, and compressed air lines essential for fabrication tools.
Use a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to track and execute daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of the facility and equipment to prevent 70-80% of potential failures.
Perform "first-line" troubleshooting and basic repairs that do not void manufacturer warranties, such as cleaning sensors, lubricating external parts, and managing machine adjustments.
Enforce OSHA standards and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures. Ensure that both internal staff and outside contractors adhere to strict safety protocols in the fabrication area.
Handle general fabrication-related facility needs, including light welding/fabrication for shop fixtures, painting, and basic structural repairs.
Safely operate a scissor lift to perform elevated maintenance tasks, such as repairing overhead lighting, HVAC ductwork, Cable rerouting often at heights of 15–25 feet.
Operate a forklift to unload heavy parts, move fabrication equipment into position, or transport facility supplies (e.g., HVAC units, large plumbing fixtures) throughout the plant.
Perform and document mandatory pre-operation safety checks on both forklift and scissor lift units to identify mechanical issues (leaks, battery health, hydraulic fluid levels) before use.
Demonstrate an understanding of equipment load capacities and center-of-gravity principles to prevent tip-overs or damage to newer, sensitive manufacturing machinery.