Job Description

The Facility Maintenance Technician plays a key role in supporting the safety, cleanliness, and smooth operation of our manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Facilities Lead, this position is responsible for performing routine facility repairs (≈80%) and providing custodial support (≈20%). The role ensures daily maintenance needs are met, assists skilled technicians, and helps keep production areas, offices, and grounds in optimal, inspection-ready condition.

Job Details

• Position Type: Full-Time/Hourly

• Shift: 7:00 am-4:00 pm

• Pay: $20.50 per hour

• **Work Location: **Onsite - Mundelein, IL 60060

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and mechanical systems (e.g., replace light fixtures, ceiling tiles, door hardware, dispensers, and minor leaks).
• Complete daily/weekly preventive maintenance (PM) checklists (e.g., filter changes, lubrication points, eye-wash inspections).
• Assist skilled trades during larger jobs, fetch tools, stage parts, document work orders.
• Record maintenance work performed, including parts and labor.
• Support 5S and waste-segregation programs.
• Conduct visual safety audits and report hazards or irregularities.
• Participate in miscellaneous facility projects (painting, drywall, fixture installation, event setup/teardown).
• Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs, suppliers, or storerooms as directed.
• Stock and rotate janitorial supplies; notify Facilities Manager when inventory is low.
• Support light cleanup requests in offices, production, and common areas.
• Operate and maintain floor scrubber and other industrial cleaning equipment.
• Ensure work areas remain clean and compliant with OSHA housekeeping standards.
• Dispose of waste and scrap properly according to regulations.
• Follow all Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO), PPE, and chemical-handling procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized cart and storage area.
• Communicate updates and improvement ideas during daily tier meetings.
• Provide courteous assistance to employees and visitors; represent Facilities with a service mindset.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills/Competencies

• Safety-First Mindset – Anticipates hazards; acts before an incident occurs.
• Teamwork – Collaborates, shares knowledge, and backs up peers without prompting.
• Reliability – Arrives on time, completes tasks, and documents work accurately.
• Problem-Solving – Identifies root causes of minor issues and fixes them permanently.
• Attention to Detail – Notices loose hinges, leaks, or damaged fixtures and addresses them quickly.
• Customer Focus – Treats every internal department as a valued customer.

Qualifications (Required)

• Education: High School or GED
• Experience:6+ months of experience in maintenance, custodial services, construction, or related field (school co-op or military service counts).
• Basic proficiency with hand/power tools and safe ladder use.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet to close work orders and send emails.
• Ability to earn forklift and aerial-lift certification.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Must be able to push/pull objects up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending and stooping required.
• Must have the dexterity to handle small objects.
• Must be able to work in noisy environments.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Must be able to work from elevated platforms
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8–10 hrs

You should be proficient in:

• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Machine Safety Inspections