Building & Grounds Maintenance Specialist

Rio Staffing LLC.; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Paid Holidays

PTO

401K with Matching

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Group Term Life

Short/Long Term Disability

EAP

Job summary

Rio Staffing LLC. in Burlington, WA seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician to drive safety, repairs, and daily upkeep of the manufacturing site. You will perform light plumbing/electrical fixes, manage landscaping and custodial tasks, and support production as needed.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, can safely operate various tools, read diagrams, and uphold PPE standards. Valid transportation and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Ability to safely operate building tools for structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and landscaping tasks.
• Ability to interpret equipment diagrams and maintenance manuals.
• Knowledge of safe chemical application for cleaning, painting, and groundskeeping with PPE compliance.
• Proficient with MS Office and basic carpentry math.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural repairs including drywall, painting, roofing, gutters, flooring, and ceilings.
• Diagnose and service HVAC, motors, doors, and pallet jacks/forklifts.
• Execute basic electrical and plumbing tasks such as swapping fixtures and repairing outlets.
• Oversee exterior landscaping, mowing, weed control, and waste removal.
• Ensure security by locking exterior doors after hours.
• Handle custodial duties for facilities and monitor pests.
• Prepare facility status reports for management.
• Provide on-demand support for production/warehouse needs.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical work

Plumbing

Landscaping

Custodial duties

Safety procedures

Reading diagrams

MS Office

English communication

Education

High school diploma (GED)

Tools

Power tools

Forklift operation

PPE knowledge

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Location: Burlington, WA

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Client

Our client is a fast-paced production and manufacturing enterprise focused on sustaining a secure, highly efficient, and pristine operational facility. They champion proactive problem solvers who take ownership of their environment, supporting core operations through exceptional building upkeep and rigorous safety standards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $19 - $26 per hour
• Starting Bonus: No signing bonus offered
• Relocation Assistance: No Relocation offered
• Shift: Standard daytime hours (requires responsibility for locking and securing the premises post-operation)
• Benefits Package: 9 Paid Holidays, PTO, 401K with Matching, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Group Term Life, Short/Long Term Disability, and EAP

Job Summary

Working in direct support of the Operations Manager, the Building & Grounds Maintenance Specialist drives the overall safety, repair, and daily upkeep of the manufacturing site. This dynamic, hands- on position guarantees that all mechanical systems, physical structures, and exterior grounds operate at peak condition. From conducting light plumbing and electrical fixes to managing landscaping and custodial duties, this multi-faceted professional will also occasionally step in to assist production and warehouse teams as operational needs dictate.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct essential structural repairs throughout the premises, encompassing drywall, painting, roofing, gutters, flooring, and ceilings.
• Diagnose and service key mechanical assets, including HVAC filters, motorized tools, door mechanisms, and rolling stock (pallet jacks, forklifts).
• Execute basic electrical and plumbing tasks, such as swapping light fixtures, repairing outlets, and fixing small-diameter piping, sinks, toilets, and sprinklers.
• Oversee comprehensive exterior landscaping, handling weed/brush control, lawn mowing, pressure washing, and waste removal.
• Ensure the building is properly secured by locking all exterior doors at the close of daily operations.
• Manage general custodial tasks for windows, kitchens, restrooms, and offices, alongside active insect and rodent monitoring.
• Draft and deliver regular facility status reports regarding repairs, safety incidents, and maintenance logs to the General and Operations Managers.
• Provide flexible, on-demand support for specialized production and warehouse initiatives as directed.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Demonstrated capability to safely operate structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and landscaping power/hand tools.
• Working comprehension of building mechanics, coupled with the ability to accurately interpret equipment diagrams and maintenance manuals.
• Solid grasp of safe chemical application for cleaning, painting, and groundskeeping, maintaining strict compliance with PPE protocols.
• Functional computer literacy (online research, MS Office) and basic carpentry math skills.
• Strong English communication abilities (verbal and written) with a proven capacity to follow detailed instructions and thrive under time constraints.
• Must possess reliable personal transportation.
• Physical readiness to walk, crawl, bend, balance, and stoop for prolonged periods; safely lift items up to 50 lbs; and work comfortably at heights reaching 30 feet.

Ideal Qualifications

• Previous professional background as a groundskeeper, facility mechanic, or general maintenance technician.
• Highly adaptable mindset with a strong eagerness to master new repair techniques and optimize workflow efficiencies.

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