Asset & Facilities Technician

Knobelsdorff (KE); Oglesby (IL); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Knobelsdorff (KE) seeks a hands-on Facilities & Asset Support role to manage tools, equipment, inventory, and site operations across offices, shops, yards, and jobsites. You will help keep assets organized, safe, and ready for field teams while supporting maintenance and safety programs.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, problem solving, and proactive asset readiness, with a focus on teamwork and reliable service to KE’s operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in facilities, warehouse operations, inventory, asset management, equipment rental, shipping and receiving, construction operations, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily management of tools and equipment, including receiving, tagging, storage, checkout, return, maintenance, repair, replacement, and retirement.
• Maintain asset tracking systems and ensure accurate inventory records.
• Prepare and stage tools, equipment, and materials for field teams and project needs.
• Inspect returned equipment for damage, cleanliness, and readiness for reissue.
• Assist with preventative maintenance programs and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Ensure tools and equipment meet established safety and readiness standards.
• Receive, verify, and document incoming shipments, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Organize inventory within the warehouse, shop, and storage areas.
• Process material requests and fulfill orders for jobsites and company locations.
• Track inventory levels and assist with replenishment efforts.
• Support inventory audits and asset accountability initiatives.
• Perform routine facility inspections and assist with preventative maintenance activities.
• Coordinate minor repairs and support service vendors as needed.
• Help maintain building systems, including HVAC, lighting, plumbing, security, and access control systems.
• Assist in maintaining company offices, shops, yards, and storage facilities in a clean, organized, and professional state.
• Support facility improvement projects and space optimization initiatives.
• Coordinate facility readiness for employees, visitors, and operations.
• Maintain high standards for housekeeping, organization, and safety throughout all facilities.
• Support compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety policies.
• Assist with facility and asset inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Utilize appropriate PPE and adhere to site-specific safety requirements.
• Assist with upkeep of company grounds, storage yards, and outdoor spaces.
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and organization of company equipment and vehicles.
• Support winter and seasonal maintenance activities as needed.
• Help maintain a work environment that is safe, efficient, and ready for daily operations.

Skills

Facilities ops

Inventory mgmt

Asset tracking

Forklift

Maintenance

Shipping & Receiving

Attention to detail

Communication

Driver's license

Teamwork

Job description

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands‑on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core value. Starting your career with KE means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you.

Job Description

This role supports KE’s day-to-day operations by helping maintain company facilities, tools, equipment, inventory, and other assets across our offices, shops, yards, and jobsites. You’ll be responsible for keeping facilities and assets organized, maintained, tracked, and ready to support our teams in the field.

Success in this role means creating safe, efficient, and well-organized work environments while providing dependable support to teams across KE, all while upholding our commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you're someone who likes staying hands‑on, solving problems, keeping things organized, and taking pride in making sure things are ready when they’re needed, this position is built for you.

What You’ll Do

Asset, Tool & Equipment Operations

• Support the daily management of tools and equipment, including receiving, tagging, storage, checkout, return, maintenance, repair, replacement, and retirement.
• Maintain asset tracking systems and ensure accurate inventory records.
• Prepare and stage tools, equipment, and materials for field teams and project needs.
• Inspect returned equipment for damage, cleanliness, and readiness for reissue.
• Assist with preventative maintenance programs and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Ensure tools and equipment meet established safety and readiness standards.

Shipping, Receiving & Inventory

• Receive, verify, and document incoming shipments, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Organize inventory within the warehouse, shop, and storage areas.
• Process material requests and fulfill orders for jobsites and company locations.
• Track inventory levels and assist with replenishment efforts.
• Support inventory audits and asset accountability initiatives.

Facilities & Site Operations

• Perform routine facility inspections and assist with preventative maintenance activities.
• Coordinate minor repairs and support service vendors as needed.
• Help maintain building systems, including HVAC, lighting, plumbing, security, and access control systems.
• Assist in maintaining company offices, shops, yards, and storage facilities in a clean, organized, and professional state.
• Support facility improvement projects and space optimization initiatives.
• Coordinate facility readiness for employees, visitors, and operations.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain high standards for housekeeping, organization, and safety throughout all facilities.
• Support compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety policies.
• Assist with facility and asset inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Utilize appropriate PPE and adhere to site-specific safety requirements.

Grounds & Equipment Maintenance

• Assist with upkeep of company grounds, storage yards, and outdoor spaces.
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and organization of company equipment and vehicles.
• Support winter and seasonal maintenance activities as needed.
• Help maintain a work environment that is safe, efficient, and ready for daily operations.

Qualifications

What You Bring

You’re someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:

• 3+ years of experience in facilities, warehouse operations, inventory, asset management, equipment rental, shipping and receiving, construction operations, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
• Experience working with tools, equipment, fleet assets, or inventory tracking systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team‑oriented environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience in construction, electrical or mechanical contracting, industrial environments, or the trades is preferred.
• Experience with tool tracking software, CMMS, or work order management systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, security, or other building systems is a plus.
• Forklift certification or experience operating material‑handling equipment is preferred.

Additional Information

Pay Range

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Pay Range: $28 - $36 per hour

Total Rewards Statement

As a full‑time employee at KE, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

• 100% employer‑paid health and dental coverage for employees
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Performance‑based incentives
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Typical requirements may include:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to work in office, warehouse, shop, yard, and active construction environments.
• Ability to work around moving equipment, machinery, materials, and vehicles.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and outdoor environments.
• Occasional travel between KE locations.
• Ability to maintain a high level of safety awareness and consistently follow company and site‑specific safety requirements.

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.