Maintenance Technician

Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Chesapeake, VA 23320
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Pay Rate: $25 p/hour

Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician (Facilities Technician) supports the Facilities Manager in performing a wide range of general building and facilities maintenance tasks across a large 200,000 sq. ft. facility situated on a 20‑acre site. This role involves hands-on repairs, upkeep of mechanical and electrical systems, support for vehicle and equipment maintenance, and facility safety inspections. Occasional overtime or weekend support may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform minor building and facility repairs, including general carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC support, and painting.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating maintenance for company vehicles and rolling equipment.
• Support preventive maintenance and repairs on shop and manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct general interior and exterior building and grounds maintenance.
• Respond promptly to work orders via the facility’s work‑order management system.
• Inspect and maintain life‑safety equipment (monthly inspections required).
• Develop working knowledge of facility plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Assist with office moves, including relocating furniture or cubicles.
• Conduct monthly facility condition and safety inspections; report findings and recommendations to the Facilities Manager.
• Provide receptionist coverage as needed.
• Ensure proper care, organization, and storage of tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Follow all MSD safety policies, procedures, and STOP safety principles.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of facilities maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and best practices in building maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC basics, and painting.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a customer‑facing role.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees, management, and external vendors.
• Ability to follow maintenance procedures, prioritize tasks, and complete assignments independently.

Physical Requirements
This role requires:
Occasional

• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, reaching

Frequent

• Repetitive arm and hand movements
• Lifting up to 20 lbs

Constant

• Standing

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

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