Facilities Maintenance

Silgan Dispensing Systems; Slatersville (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Dispensing Systems in Rhode Island is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain and install climate control systems, water systems, tower systems, facility machinery, air compressors, conveyors, and HVAC units. The role requires on-site work, valid health card, and readiness to respond to 24/7 on-call needs.

You will diagnose problems, perform preventive maintenance, coordinate purchases, and ensure safety and compliance across critical building systems.

Qualifications

• Advanced mechanical skills and knowledge of plumbing, HVAC and other building systems.
• Proficiency with repair tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak with all levels of employees, guests, vendors and team members.
• Great time management, organization and prioritization abilities.
• Keen attention to detail and efficient problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and comfortable standing or walking for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses problems with new and old systems, and performs required repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance on systems and machines.
• Submits purchase orders for approval.
• Recommends replacement machinery and systems.
• Installs new machinery from prints and directions.
• Ensures that all fire and emergency systems are in proper working order.
• Performs all service to include plumbing, welding, carpentry, and basic electricity.
• Ensures that the facility and production water systems are treated with chemicals as required.
• Provides calibration and verification of systems.
• Cleans and inspects HVAC systems to ensure proper working order.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Maintains and installs all systems for manufacturing and building primarily but not limited to climate control systems, water systems, tower systems, facility machinery, air compressors, conveyor systems, and air conditioning units. Maintains facility outside grounds as needed. Works from work orders, prints, schematics, drawings, verbal orders and communication. Valid health card required.

FUNCTIONS

• Diagnoses problems with new and old systems, and performs required repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance on systems and machines.
• Submits purchase orders for approval.
• Recommends replacement machinery and systems.
• Installs new machinery from prints and directions.
• Ensures that all fire and emergency systems are in proper working order.
• Performs all service to include plumbing, welding, carpentry, and basic electricity.
• Ensures that the facility and production water systems are treated with chemicals as required.
• Provides calibration and verification of systems.
• Cleans and inspects HVAC systems to ensure proper working order.
• The Facilities Maintenance A person is also responsible for the restoring of office equipment.
• Inspects and tests all lighting and emergency lighting.
• Inspects roofs and drains for blockage.
• Performs snow removal functions including parking lot prep, shoveling, snow-blower operation and plowing.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area, keeping walkways and aisles clear.
• Performs general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and trash removal.
• When work in primary classification is not available, may perform other duties according to skill and availability.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

Except when on vacation, is on call 24 hours-7 days a week. High level of exposure to high voltage systems works in conjunction with electrician.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Safety Toe shoes - EH Rated, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, FR Hair/Beard Net, Hard Hat, Face Shield, Kevlar Sleeves, Leather Arms, Welding Gloves, Arc Flash Gloves, Harness/Lanyard, 100% Cotton Clothing, Leather Apron, Chemical/Heat Resist Gloves.

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced mechanical skills and knowledge of plumbing, HVAC and other building systems
• Proficiency with repair tools and techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak with all levels of employees, guests, vendors and team members
• Great time management, organization and prioritization abilities
• Keen attention to detail and efficient problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and comfortable standing or walking for long periods of time

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

Silgan Dispensing creates dispensing solutions for some of the world's most iconic brands-from triggers and pumps to sprayers and closures. When you join our team, you become part of a global community where your unique perspectives help shape our future. You'll have the opportunity to be hands-on, get directly involved in meaningful work, and make a tangible impact from day one.