Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Wilmington, NC
Full-Time | On-Site
Q-Clearance Required or Eligible

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable, skilled, and highly adaptable Facilities Maintenance Technician to handle the daily upkeep, preventative care, and repair of our site and equipment. In this hands-on role, you will perform routine inspections, troubleshoot active equipment, and execute maintenance schedules. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, balancing daily preventative care with rapid emergency response to ensure minimal downtime while keeping our facility running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Core Maintenance, Repair & Troubleshooting

- System Inspections & Care: Conduct routine daily and weekly facility checks across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural systems to identify potential issues and prevent breakdowns.

- Equipment Diagnostics & Repair: Respond quickly to machinery malfunctions; troubleshoot, repair, and restore equipment availability in collaboration with Shift Management.

- Emergency Response: Serve as a primary responder for emergency maintenance calls regarding critical issues like power outages, plumbing failures, or sudden equipment malfunctions. Some after-hours or weekend support may be required.

- Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Execute scheduled tasks within the Planned Preventative Maintenance framework, including changing filters, lubricating machinery, repairing leaks, and replacing light bulbs.

Operational Optimization & Administration

- Downtime Minimization: Coordinate internal tasks and manage external contractor workflows to maximize planned maintenance windows and minimize unplanned operational downtime.

- Performance Tuning: Adjust and maintain equipment according to standard operating procedures to optimize performance, ensure product quality, and uphold high site safety standards.

- Grounds Upkeep: Oversee general exterior maintenance and upkeep, including landscaping and seasonal snow removal.

- Records & Compliance: Maintain accurate, up-to-date service records, equipment data logs, and maintenance activity files to ensure strict compliance with safety and operational standards.

- Professional Growth: Participate in ongoing training and development programs to stay current on evolving equipment technology and safety regulations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Technical Knowledge: Strong foundational proficiency in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems.

- Problem-Solving: Proactive diagnostic skills to troubleshoot mechanical or structural defects and execute efficient repairs.

- Task Management: Proven ability to multitask, manage multiple ongoing projects or facility issues simultaneously, and effectively reprioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

- Physical Stamina: Ability to comfortably perform physical tasks involving lifting, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces.

- Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills for seamless coordination with management, on-site personnel, and external contractors.

- Certifications: Ability to hold or obtain facility-required certifications (e.g., OSHA, HVAC, CFC, or ISO standards).

- Security Requirements: Ability to successfully obtain and maintain a government Q clearance.

Education & Experience

- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent technical/trade school training.

- 2 years of hands-on experience in facility maintenance or a related technical field, preferably with HVAC experience.

Work Environment

Type: Fully on-site role, with a requirement to be on call for emergency situations.

Setting: This position operates across diverse environments depending on assignments, including standard office buildings, active warehouses, enclosed technical rooms, and secondary site operations at the GE facility.