Facilities Technician

 

Job Purpose:

To support the overall operations of the facility by performing routine maintenance, basic repairs, and general upkeep to ensure a safe, functional and efficient work environment.

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

In performing their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to adhere to Albany’s current values: Albany Wins Together, Count on Each Other, Own Your Actions, Care About Each Other, and Share Your Enthusiasm. Safety must always come first; we never compromise on safety for the sake of achieving another objective. Employees are also responsible for the health and safety of themselves and each other. 

 

• Perform all work with adherence to company safety procedures and OSHA regulations.  Notifies others of potential safety issues.
• Carry out daily, weekly, & monthly facilities maintenance and housekeeping duties. 
• Perform basic mechanical functions, preventive maintenance and other duties as assigned.
• Perform minor repair projects, i.e. drywall, paint, caulking, door handles, light plumbing, HVAC filter change, commercial carpet tiles and VCT repair, ceiling tile and grid. etc.
• Assist with major repair projects, i.e. office rearrangement, machine moves, etc.
• Assist with new equipment installation, i.e. assist vendor setup, uncrating, anchoring equipment, general labor, etc.
• Perform office setup and modification, i.e. move and assemble desks, cubicles, filing cabinets, hand white boards, etc. 
• Seasonal outdoor activities, i.e. building inspections, painting, pressure washing, shoveling snow, gutter cleaning, etc.
• Manufacturing facility cleaning, i.e. run floor cleaning equipment, mopping, leak clean up.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Supervisory responsibility: No

 

Qualifications

Position Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to follow set schedules unsupervised.
• Ability to work in a cross functional team.
• Ability to work off a eight foot ladder
• Basic computer skills.
• Good knowledge of industrial safe work practices.
• Safe fork lift operation experience a plus but not necessary.
• Painting skills a plus but not necessary.
• Willingness to complete OSHA 30 certification.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Have a valid driver license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

Indoor production environment, work outside may be required, adequate lighting and comfortable temperatures.  Occasional exposure to moderate noise and machinery with mechanical moving parts.  Ability to work 24/7 schedule and be available as business situations required, overtime dependent on business need.

 

Physical requirements:

 

Indirect Labor:  Maintenance / Facility Technicians

• Frequent repetitive hand movements, using hand tools – pliers, sanders, scissors, etc.
• Frequently remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time
• Frequently move about the facility indoors as well as outdoors to make repairs, etc.
• Constantly positions self to repair/build equipment and/or facility
• Frequently ascends/descends a ladder to service equipment and/or complete a building repair
• Must be able to detect equipment issues and assess for repairs 
• Regularly move tools and equipment up to >25 lbs.