Facilities Maintenance Technician

Sutphen Corporation is the oldest continuously family-owned and operated fire truck manufacturer in the United States. For 135 years, we’ve been committed to building the safest, most reliable fire trucks in the world—supporting fire departments across the country as they protect lives and property.

The Facility Maintenance Technician is responsible for the general maintenance of our fire truck manufacturing facility in Dublin, Ohio. This role ensures the facility is kept at a high standard of cleanliness and professional presentation to drive the Sutphen experience.

Why Join Team Sutphen?

• Safety is our priority—for both our team and the firefighters we serve

• Family-owned and operated for five generations

• High-quality and extremely affordable benefit packages

• A collaborative, challenging environment that fosters engagement and long-term careers

• We have fun building the highest quality fire trucks that save lives and protect communities

Essential Job Functions

• Reporting security, surveillance, and safety issues to management

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  Arrange PM checks on HVAC, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems with contractors as required

• Testing and recommending new maintenance products.

• Coordinating deliveries from vendors and suppliers

• Keeping documents of inspections and problems with resolutions

• Doing minor landscaping and snow removal.

• Working with vendors for pest control, janitorial, and other facility needs

• Prioritize and track facility trouble tickets through Safety Culture.

• Work with management to complete project planning and execution

• Ability to use basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, custodial hand, and electric powered tools.

• Good verbal and written communication skills, with ability to receive and respond to work assignments in both formats.

• Strong command of the English language both spoken and written.

• Read, comprehend, and work from plans and operating instructions.

• Follow oral and written instructions; maintain cooperative working relationships; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population.

• Detail orientation with a mindset towards maintaining Sutphen standards.

• Demonstrated time management skills and including multi-tasking.

• Accountable to deadlines.

• Keep computerized records and prepare reports. Access and employ job related computer software (email, work planning, timekeeping) at an effective proficiency level.

• Works independently with limited supervision, interacting effectively with and quickly gaining respect. and support of other team members.

• Interacts with various levels of staff, guests, and vendors.

• Support a positive work atmosphere through professional and effective communication with co-workers, customers, business partners, and management.

• Act and make decisions with Sutphen’s Core Values top of mind (Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, Quality, and Accountability).

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