Facilities and Maintenance Associate

Safariland; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Employer paid life insurance and AD&D

Employer paid disability

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Work life balance

PTO, sick leave and paid holidays

Job summary

Safariland is seeking a dependable Facilities & Maintenance Associate to keep office and manufacturing areas clean, safe, and well maintained. The role blends daily janitorial tasks with basic upkeep and minor repairs, offering growth toward supervisory responsibilities.

You will learn facility systems, handle routine tasks with minimal supervision, and have opportunities to take on coordination or leadership duties as you prove reliability and initiative.

Qualifications

• At least two years of hands-on janitorial/facilities experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Willingness to learn heating & cooling systems and report issues.
• Demonstrates ownership, reliability and initiative.
• Willingness to work early-morning or late-night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain office and manufacturing areas.
• Stock and organize restrooms and supply rooms.
• Dispose of trash and respond to spills promptly.
• Perform basic facilities upkeep and minor repairs.
• Learn to operate heating and cooling systems and report issues.
• Identify maintenance concerns and report to a qualified technician.
• Maintain outdoor areas, landscaping, and snow/ice removal.
• Keep tools and supplies organized and replenished.
• Assist with coordinating tasks and guiding others when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Handyman skills

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Time management

Ownership

Education

HS diploma/GED

Tools

Basic repair tools

Job description

TOGETHER, WE SAVE LIVES

Facilities & Maintenance Associate

A Hands-On Role with Room to Grow into Team Leadership

About The Role

We're looking for a dependable, hands-on person who takes pride in keeping a workplace clean, safe, organized, and in good working order. This role combines daily janitorial work with basic facilities upkeep, minor repairs, and outdoor maintenance—ideal for someone with handyman skills who enjoys solving problems and wants to grow toward a supervisory role. You'll work across office and manufacturing areas, handling routine tasks independently and responding to upkeep needs as they arise. You'll also learn how to operate the facility's heating and cooling systems, recognize when they may not be working properly, and promptly report concerns. As you learn the facility and demonstrate strong judgment, reliability, and initiative, you may have opportunities to take on additional coordination or leadership responsibilities. Advancement depends on business needs and demonstrated performance.

What You'll Do

• Clean and maintain office and manufacturing areas, including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and wiping surfaces.
• Clean restrooms and keep bathrooms, supply rooms, and shared areas stocked and organized.
• Collect and dispose of trash and respond promptly to spills and urgent cleaning requests, using appropriate equipment and procedures.
• Perform basic, approved facilities upkeep and minor repairs within your experience and training. Examples may include changing light bulbs, painting, and completing simple repairs.
• Learn to operate facility heating and cooling systems according to established procedures; monitor their general operation, recognize unusual conditions or signs of a problem, and report them promptly.
• Identify maintenance concerns, safety hazards, or repairs that require a qualified technician, and report them promptly. Do not perform work beyond your training or authorization.
• Help maintain outdoor areas, including landscaping and lawn care, and seasonal snow and ice removal.
• Keep tools, equipment, and supplies organized, and notify the appropriate person when items need replenishing or repair.
• Complete routine work efficiently with minimal supervision while following instructions, safety practices, and facility procedures.
• As experience and business needs allow, help coordinate tasks, communicate priorities, and support or guide other team members.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• At least two years of experience in janitorial, facilities, maintenance, handyman, or a related hands-on role.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Practical repair skills and the judgment to recognize when a task is outside your training or requires a qualified professional.
• Interest in learning to operate facility heating and cooling systems and identify when they may need attention.
• A strong sense of ownership, pride in your work, and attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Initiative, sound time-management skills, and the ability to work independently while taking direction.
• A helpful, professional approach when responding to requests from employees and visitors.
• Interest in developing leadership skills and taking on more responsibility over time.
• Willingness to work early-morning or late-night shifts, as needed.
• Ability to lift and move at least 30 pounds without assistance and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to perform the essential physical tasks of the role, including outdoor and seasonal work, with or without reasonable accommodation.

A Growth Opportunity

This position may suit someone who wants to build a career in facilities work—not just complete a cleaning checklist. You'll have the opportunity to learn the facility, develop hands-on skills across building upkeep and outdoor maintenance, contribute ideas for improving operations, and demonstrate readiness for expanded responsibilities, including helping coordinate work or supervise others if an opportunity becomes available. A college degree is not required. Relevant hands-on experience, reliability, initiative, and a willingness to learn are valued.

Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible Employees Are Offered

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Work life balance
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.

All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.