Facilities Technician 1

Facilities Technician 1 Position Summary

The Facilities Technician 1 is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance, improvement, and upkeep tasks to ensure the plant's infrastructure, equipment, and work areas remain safe, functional, and visually well-maintained. This role requires a self-directed individual with demonstrated painting expertise, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision. The technician will support 5S initiatives, facility upkeep, and small upgrades while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Facilities Technician 1 Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 5S & Workplace Organization




• Implement and support 5S initiatives throughout the plant, including organizing work areas, updating signage, applying labels, and maintaining visual management systems.




• Facility Maintenance & Painting




• Perform general building upkeep, including wall and floor repairs, light carpentry, and surface touch-ups.
• Apply professional-quality painting to walls, building exteriors, equipment, floors, safety lines, and other surfaces.
• Support small construction or layout changes, such as installing shelving, workstations, or safety barriers.
• Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of common areas, breakrooms, bathrooms, and office spaces.




• Equipment & Tool Operation




• Operate and maintain equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and floor scrubbers (certification required or must be willing to obtain).
• Learn and perform floor grinding as needed for maintenance or improvement projects.
• Operate a Hotsy or similar equipment cleaning system after training.
• Operate and maintain commercial paint sprayers




• Safety & Compliance




• Report safety concerns, facility issues, or needed repairs promptly to supervisor and/or safety department immediately.
• Maintain records of projects, materials used, and completion timelines.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and compliance standards.




• Vendor & Communication Support




• Communicate effectively with supervisors, leadership, and team members to prioritize and complete tasks.




• Other




• Support CI and 5S, as well as other facilities tasks as need.
• Other duties as assigned.

Facilities Technician 1 Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to work and stay on task independently or with minimal supervision.
• Already certified, or willing to be certified, on forklift, scissor lift, and floor scrubber.
• Basic print reading skills.
• Demonstrated ability to produce quality, professional painting results across multiple surfaces.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written communication

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Willingness to be trained on floor grinding and Hotsy equipment cleaning.

Preferred:

• Experience with facility maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of 5S and continuous improvement principles.
• Light carpentry or construction experience.

Facilities Technician 1 Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to work at heights using lifts or ladders.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and work in various positions for extended periods.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments in varying temperatures.

Facilities Technician 1 Work Environment

• This position works in a manufacturing and maintenance environment with exposure to noise, dust, and industrial equipment.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required.