Building and Grounds Facilities Technician Alltech

Sweda; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweda is seeking a Building and Grounds Facilities Technician to maintain the safety, appearance, condition, and reliability of our facility's buildings, grounds, and infrastructure. The role includes inspections, preventive maintenance, general repairs, and supporting the maintenance team and contractors.

You will perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical work within qualifications, assist with HVAC systems, maintain safety equipment, and manage work orders in our CMMS, while prioritizing safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in facilities/industrial maintenance preferred.
• Able to perform carpentry, plumbing, painting and basic electrical repairs.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, lawn equipment, and ladders safely.
• Read drawings, manuals, safety instructions, and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain plant buildings, offices, warehouses and exteriors.
• Perform carpentry, plumbing, painting, drywall, concrete, roofing and minor masonry repairs.
• Maintain doors, locks, windows, gates and safety barriers.
• Inspect roofs, gutters and leaks; assist with HVAC and ventilation systems.
• Repair water lines, drains, toilets and plumbing components.
• Maintain parking, lighting, and exterior areas; seasonal groundskeeping.
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance in the CMMS.
• Identify safety hazards and report facility risks.
• Respond to urgent building, grounds, or weather-related issues.
• Maintain tools and workspace in a safe condition and support Maintenance Manager.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Carpentry basics

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Reading drawings/manuals

Lawn & grounds equipment

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

eMaint CMMS

Hand & power tools

Aerial lifts

Ladders

Forklift experience

Job description

Building and Grounds Facilities Technician

Position Summary

The Building and Grounds Facilities Technician is responsible for maintaining the safety, appearance, condition, and reliability of the facility's buildings, grounds, and supporting infrastructure. This position performs inspections, preventive maintenance, general repairs, and facility-improvement work while supporting the maintenance team, contractors, and other departments as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain plant buildings, offices, warehouses, storage areas, maintenance shops, and exterior structures.
• Perform general carpentry, plumbing, painting, drywall, concrete, roofing, and minor masonry repairs.
• Repair and maintain personnel doors, locks, windows, gates, overhead doors, docks, handrails, stairs, ladders, and safety barriers.
• Inspect roofs, gutters, drains, downspouts, and building penetrations for leaks, deterioration, or damage.
• Perform basic electrical work such as replacing lights, switches, receptacles, and fixtures within the employee's qualifications and company requirements.
• Assist with HVAC systems, exhaust fans, heaters, ventilation equipment, and facility temperature-control systems.
• Repair water lines, drains, sinks, toilets, faucets, valves, hoses, and other general plumbing components.
• Inspect and maintain parking lots, sidewalks, fencing, signage, exterior lighting, storm drains, and loading areas.
• Perform mowing, trimming, weed control, snow and ice removal, debris removal, and other seasonal groundskeeping duties. (This will be in 2027)
• Support facility-cleanliness programs.
• Inspect emergency lighting, exit signs, eyewash stations, safety showers, fire extinguishers, and other assigned safety equipment.
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance work orders in the eMaint CMMS, including labor, parts, findings, and follow-up recommendations.
• Identify and report safety hazards, structural damage, security concerns, leaks, and other facility risks.
• Respond to urgent building, grounds, utility, security, and weather-related issues.
• Maintain tools, equipment, storage areas, and workspaces in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Support production maintenance and other assigned duties when directed by the Maintenance Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of facilities maintenance, industrial maintenance, construction, groundskeeping, or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and basic electrical repairs.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, lawn equipment, pressure washers, ladders, and aerial lifts.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to use eMaint or another computerized maintenance management system.
• Ability to read basic drawings, equipment manuals, safety instructions, and work orders.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and communicate repair status and material needs.
• Strong attendance, dependability, teamwork, and attention to safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing, food-production, or industrial facility.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting, plumbing, welding, fabrication, or carpentry experience.
• Forklift and aerial-lift experience.
• OSHA, lockout/tagout, confined-space, fall-protection, or hot-work training.

Physical and Working Conditions

• Regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, push, pull, and work from ladders or aerial lifts.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with assistance used when required.
• Work indoors and outdoors in hot, cold, wet, dusty, and noisy conditions.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow all safety procedures.
• Respond to weather-related conditions and facility emergencies when required.

Performance Expectations

• Complete assigned preventive maintenance and inspections on schedule.
• Respond promptly to building, grounds, utility, safety, and security concerns.
• Maintain accurate and complete work-order records in eMaint.
• Communicate unresolved risks, repair status, and material or contractor needs to the Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain the property in a safe, professional, secure, and presentable condition.
• Identify developing problems before they result in major damage, safety incidents, or production interruptions.
• Perform quality repairs that reduce repeat failures and unnecessary costs.
• Follow all company safety, environmental, food-safety, and maintenance procedures.

Alltech is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.