Facilities Maintenance Technician

Position

Facilities Maintenance Technician (Job )

Norfolk, VA

1260

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The Facilities Maintenance Technician is a key role responsible for the general oversight of our industrial production facilities to ensure a safe, functional, and compliant environment. This role oversees preventative maintenance, performs routine checks and minor repairs, tracks utility usage, and coordinates with subcontractors/vendors when needed. Reporting under the Facilities Department, this position regularly interfaces with internal and external partners to support equipment and infrastructure, and may also participate in future facility planning efforts.

Position may require hours beyond a standard work week, to include nights and weekends, to support operational needs. Regular, reliable attendance is critical to success in this role.

The position is located onsite in Norfolk VA and will often require hours beyond a standard work week with flexible schedule availability to support production/operations.

• Conduct daily inspections and setting of building systems, including HVAC, heating, lighting, supply and exhaust ventilation, doors, plumbing, gasses, electrical and water systems, etc.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on large overhead doors, gate operators, and railroad crossing system.
• Monitor, record, and report the operational status of building equipment and conditions to Facilities/ Maintenance.
• Track/document utility usage (electric, gasses, water, sewer) for each assigned building and identify irregularities or inefficiencies in utility consumption and report findings.
• Provide oversight to various preventative maintenance programs (to include specialized equipment, cranes, and mechanical assets) and may perform minor repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Initiate, respond to, and oversee/track status of maintenance requests (work orders) and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Ensure building systems operate efficiently and comply with quality / safety standards.
• Follow all safety procedures, including fall protection and equipment operation protocols.
• Coordinate with external contractors and service providers for specialized repairs.
• Maintain maintenance logs, checklists, and service records.
• Assist with emergency response related to building and building systems (power outages, water leaks, HVAC failures).
• Support general facility upkeep and operational readiness and assist Facilities management as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical or trade training preferred) and 1–3 years of experience in facilities, building maintenance, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems is required.
• Ability to read meters, gauges, and maintenance documentation
• Must be able to regularly operate and work from elevated platforms and high-reach equipment with valid forklift & material handling equipment certifications (or ability to obtain certifications).
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and perform routine physical tasks.

• Experience reading and tracking utility meters and usage data preferred.

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
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• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat,…