Facilities Maintenance Technician

In this hands-on facilities and maintenance role, you’ll be the go-to problem solver keeping our shops, equipment, and buildings operating safely and efficiently. From troubleshooting repairs and coordinating specialized trades to supporting new equipment installs and facility upkeep, this is a high-impact role for someone who likes variety, ownership, and seeing the direct results of their work every day.

RK Company Overview

RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship.

People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set.

With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.

Position Summary

Ensures the smooth operation of the property by acting as the first line of defense for all building issues, including but not limited to shop maintenance and facilities. Focuses on hands-on repairs and diagnostics. Acts as the primary liaison for specialized trades. Responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. Perform duties including installing new equipment, performing regular services, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting equipment breakdowns. 

Responsible for identifying complex problems, sourcing parts, and managing the workflow of external subcontractors to ensure specialized work is completed correctly and safely.

Role Responsibilities

• Repair equipment, hang signage, fix door hardware/locks, and perform drywall patching or painting. 

• Conduct daily or weekly facility audits to catch emerging maintenance needs before they become emergencies. 

• Oversee or perform upkeep of the building exterior, including lighting checks, debris removal, and minor signage repair. 

• Conduct routine testing of fire extinguishers, exit signs, and emergency lighting. 

• Address "handyman" level tasks such as hanging blinds, adjusting office layouts, and mounting equipment. 

• Identify and source the specific components needed for both in-house repairs and for parts requested by contractors. 

• Maintain a database of reliable subcontractors and material suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and timely delivery. 

• Monitor maintenance spending and assist in the approval process for high-cost specialized repairs. 

• Maintain owner’s manuals and maintenance records for each piece of equipment in the facility. 

• Perform routine maintenance on equipment in multiple facilities. 

• Repair equipment and small tools. 

• Coordinate new equipment installations including power and utilities 

• Perform miscellaneous welding and fabrication of fixtures, tables etc. 

• Keep an organized inventory of common consumables (filters, bulbs, hardware) to ensure zero downtime for basic fixes. 

• Perform the first assessment of any facility failure to determine if the fix is a general repair or requires a specialized subcontractor. 

• Identify the location and scope of issues within the electrical grid, plumbing lines, or HVAC systems to provide clear data to incoming specialists. 

• Assist subcontractors by providing access to mechanical rooms, explaining system history, and reviewing blueprints/schematics with them. 

• Contact and schedule vetted electrical, plumbing, a