Sr. Facilities Technician

Itron•Oconee, SC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Facilities Technician supports the daily operations, maintenance, and reliability of facility infrastructure in a safe, efficient, and customer-centric manner. This role performs a wide range of maintenance and skilled trades work, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building repairs, while collaborating with internal teams and external vendors. The position plays a key role in ensuring operational continuity by proactively identifying issues, supporting preventive maintenance, and contributing to a high-quality work environment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Facilities Management, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical/Mechanical Technology, or equivalent experience.
5-7+ years of related facilities, maintenance, or skilled trades experience.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems using sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated experience performing equipment maintenance and troubleshooting while following established Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and Arc Flash safety protocols.
Working knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance practices, and regulatory requirements relevant to industrial or utilities/energy environments.
Ability to break down complex issues, take ownership of solutions, and follow through to completion with a high level of accountability.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams, contractors, and vendors.
Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and adhering to all safety programs and procedures.
Strong time management skills, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Basic proficiency with facility documentation tools; experience with CAD or similar systems is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for facility layout and optimization.
Skilled trades experience in carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, or plumbing.
Exposure to vendor management, contract coordination, and service-level accountability.
Demonstrated ability to contribute innovative process improvements and enhance operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

Support daily facility operations in a customer-centric, safe, and efficient manner, ensuring a reliable environment that supports business and production continuity.
Perform general facility maintenance including furniture moves, light construction, painting, cleaning, and exterior upkeep using hand and power tools.
Maintain and operate building utilities while ensuring systems align with OSHA, local regulations, and industry standards, demonstrating accountability and safety ownership.
Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to support operational reliability and uptime.
Coordinate with approved vendors and contractors in a collaborative and accountable manner to support repairs, preventive maintenance, and compliance documentation.
Install, modify, and maintain building infrastructure including electrical systems, plumbing fixtures, drywall, roofing, and structural components.
Perform routine and specialized inspections of facilities, equipment, and grounds to proactively identify and resolve issues, promoting an agile and preventative maintenance approach.
Partner with manufacturing or engineering teams to support facility-related production needs such as wiring, plumbing, and equipment installation.
Establish, maintain, and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Maintain facility documentation such as power diagrams, network diagrams, and space utilization plans; may leverage CAD tools for layout and optimization.
Provide operational support services including AV setup for meetings, inter-office deliveries, recycling efforts, and breakroom stocking.
Assist with vendor support services (e.g., security, cafeteria operations) and help host visitors, demonstrating professionalism and an authentic, service-oriented mindset.
Identify and escalate needs for major facility repairs or upgrades, contributing innovative ideas to improve efficiency and infrastructure performance.