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Adecco
Facilities Equipment Technician
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.
$49,878 / year median in Rhode Island
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Facilities & Equipment Technician Job Summary The Facilities & Equipment Technician supports the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment, tooling, fixtures, and facility systems. This hands-on role works closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, contractors, and vendors to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Key Responsibilities Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment, tooling, fixtures, and facility systems. Build, modify, and install jigs, fixtures, and equipment components. Perform preventive maintenance and document work in a CMMS such as UpKeep. Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic control-system issues. Assist with equipment moves, installations, alignments, upgrades, and production layout changes. Support basic facility repairs involving lighting, plumbing, compressed air, ventilation, and related systems. Use hand tools, power tools, meters, gauges, and diagnostic equipment. Assist Engineering with equipment improvements, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions. Maintain maintenance records, equipment documentation, spare parts, and tooling inventories. Coordinate with contractors and vendors as needed. Assist with training employees on basic equipment operation and preventive maintenance. Travel to the Sanford, Maine facility approximately 3-5 days per month for maintenance, repairs, installations, and facility projects. Follow all safety, quality, and company procedures. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. 2+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, equipment repair, facilities maintenance, or manufacturing support preferred. Strong mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills. Ability to read drawings, manuals, schematics, and technical documentation. Experience with preventive maintenance and computerized maintenance systems. Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, including aerospace, medical device, automotive, electronics, or defense manufacturing, is a plus. Basic CAD and technical drawing experience preferred. Fabrication, machining, welding, or fixture-building experience is a plus. Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and teamwork skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities. Must be eligible to work in the United States. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work around manufacturing equipment. Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds . Ability to work around machinery, electrical systems, tools, noise, and other manufacturing conditions. Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).