Facilities Maintenance Technician

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Airbus Helicopters is looking for a facilities maintenance technician (contract) to join our team based in Columbus, MS.

This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

This position is 2nd shift hours (2:00pm-10:30pm, M-F).

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of our company's buildings, equipment and infrastructure. We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented industrial cleaner with at least one year of experience in light‑to‑heavy duty environments. Unlike standard commercial cleaning, this role requires the operation of industrial‑grade equipment and strict adherence to safety protocols to maintain production efficiency and facility integrity.

This role involves performing a wide range of cleaning, repair, and preventive tasks to support a productive and secure environment for employees and visitors. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of various industrial cleaning disciplines, a proactive approach to problem‑solving, and a commitment to environmental health and safety.

Our team plays a key role in achieving AHI's top company objectives by supporting the organization's strategic objectives while being a leader in Environmental, Health and Safety.

On the eastern border of Mississippi you'll find Columbus, home to our helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It's here that we produce the UH‑72A Lakota helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H‑125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.

• Confidently operate floor scrubbers, pressure washers, industrial vacuums, and potentially forklifts or aerial lifts.
• Mix and apply cleaning agents according to SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and ensure proper disposal of hazardous waste.
• Identify and report potential hazards; strictly follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures before cleaning moving parts.
• Maintain cleanliness and tool control throughout the work area as well as mobile work carts.
• Ensure all tasks are performed in accordance with company standards and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Perform periodic upkeep of buildings and infrastructure.
• Perform scheduled industrial cleaning on equipment and infrastructure.
• Maintain high‑level cleanliness in "clean room" environments.
• Ensure completion of routine PM cleaning work orders at scheduled intervals as per the individual maintenance plans.
• Conduct routine systematic walk‑throughs inspecting all areas of the to spot potential issues before they become major problems.
• Establish a detailed list of consumable supplies as needed for planned PM activities.

• Assist in troubleshooting Industrial Paint Booth System Operations.
• Perform a variety of general repair tasks including carpentry, painting, drywall repair.
• Repair and maintain mobile cleaning equipment.
• Respond promptly and efficiently to emergencies, troubleshooting problems to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Monitor Facilities Service Center requests strictly for paint booth requests and ensure completion within established timelines and quality standards

• Assist in coordinating with external vendors and monitoring of their work performance
• Participate in the company safety programs and TCO objectives
• Other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years' experience in facilities maintenance or industrial cleaning
• Ab…