Summary

The Facilities Assistant reports directly to the Facilities Manager and supports the day-to-day operations

of the facility. This role works closely with various departments to perform preventative maintenance,

repairs and troubleshooting of all facility equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance in the following areas: carpentry, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC; pneumatic and digital controls.
• Assist with the installation, inspection, repair, troubleshooting and daily maintenance of buildings, infrastructures, and facility equipment.
• Monitor facility systems for potential problems (or existing problems) and formulates solutions utilizing blueprints, schematics, or parts catalogs as necessary.
• Perform effective emergency maintenance as required, on call and after hours may be required.
• Carries out preventive maintenance to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed rated life.
• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
• Assist the facilities team/manager with any needed tasks.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Basic knowledge in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of building automation systems and HVAC equipment including troubleshooting.
• Basic knowledge of Fire Life Safety equipment.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or general equivalency degree required.
• 3-4 years of related field experience within a production facility, building operations and maintenance in a commercial setting preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and maintenance skills.
• Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
• Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be comfortable working at heights, including on rooftops and elevated work areas.