Equipment and Facility Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lumber company in Palmer, Alaska, is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform janitorial duties and support maintenance requests. Candidates should have a certification and relevant experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. This role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and may involve exposure to various weather conditions. The position offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills required: Time & Labor Management System and Electronic Mail Software (Outlook).
• Ability to work closely with peers and leadership to develop team-oriented goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily janitorial duties including sweeping and mopping.
• Respond to maintenance service requests in a timely manner.
• Perform routine inspections of buildings and facilities.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Prior relevant work experience

Ability to prioritize tasks

Ability to multi-task

Education

One-year certificate from college or technical school

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

EMPLOYER: Sherwood Lumber Corporation

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Repair & Maintenance Supervisor

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/1/2025

Responsibilities

• Perform daily janitorial duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, emptying trash, and cleaning restrooms and common areas.
• Site aggregate work – Grading, Bobcat work, snow removal, waste management, landscaping, parking lot maintenance.
• Respond to maintenance service requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform routine inspections of buildings and facilities to identify and address maintenance needs.
• Ensure that all vehicles are cleaned and in proper working order.
• Comply with all shop safety policies & procedures.
• Perform minor building, HVAC, plumbing, and painting repairs as necessary and/or assigned by lead mechanic and/or site leadership.
• Restock janitorial and maintenance supplies; notify supervisor when stock is low.
• Perform other maintenance duties as requested.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from college or technical school, six months to one year related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills required: Time & Labor Management System; and Electronic Mail Software (Outlook).
• Other skills required:
• Prior relevant work experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work closely with peers and leadership to develop and execute on team orientated goals.
• Ability to follow company directives and instruction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Continually required to stand and/or walk.
• Occasionally required to sit in addition to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions: extreme heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Forklift.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.