Facilities & Maintenance Specialist

Cygnus Manufacturing Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA & FSA Options

Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term DI

401(k) with 50% Employer Match up to 8

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Cygnus Manufacturing Company is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Specialist to oversee day-to-day building systems, waste management, groundskeeping, and overall facility appearance at our Saxonburg, PA site. This full-time role focuses on preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and coordinating with supervisors and contractors.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of maintenance experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Awareness of environmental regulations and knowledge of RCRA hazardous waste management.
• Painting, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC and electrical experience.
• Good decision making and problem solving; able to work under deadlines.
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks and lift up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with supervisor on building system equipment activities.
• Coordinate facility maintenance tasks (painting, plumbing, carpentry, general maintenance).
• Use Manager+ maintenance software to prioritize, track and complete work orders.
• Assist in waste removal and hazardous waste handling; maintain annual RCRA training.
• Procure supplies through purchasing requisition/process; coordinate third-party contractors.
• Maintain company property and logs; support uniform distribution.
• Obtain pre-approved estimates for building maintenance; ensure compliance with laws and safety procedures.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Supervisory experience

Problem-solving

Decision making

Safety awareness

Operate powered industrial trucks

Physical stamina

Tools

Manager+ maintenance software

Job description

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Facilities & Maintenance Specialist

Full Time Hourly Saxonburg, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1128

Since 1963, Cygnus Manufacturing Company has been a family-oriented employer committed to providing a positive work environment, work-life balance, and opportunities for long-term growth. Located in Saxonburg, PA, we're proud to offer a modern workplace where employees can build rewarding careers.

As a Facilities & Maintenance Specialist, you will be a key contributor in the completion of day-to-day activities involving the maintenance of the building/facility systems, waste stream management, grounds keeping, and overall facility appearance!

Why Work at Cygnus Manufacturing?

• Family-oriented culture


• Flexible scheduling and strong work-life balance


• Fully climate-controlled manufacturing environment

Benefits Package

• HSA & FSA Options


• Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance


• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability


• 401(k) with 50% Employer Match up to 8%


• Paid Time Off, including:
  
  
  
  • Vacation Time
  
  
  • Personal Days
  
  
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  
  
  
  


• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job Duties

• Coordinates (per scheduled workorders as assigned) with department supervisor building system equipment activities (to include but not limited to emergency light function, overhead lamp inspections, interior building HVAC filter changes, ductwork cleaning and exhaust fan motor lube/belt inspection/intake cleaning)


• Coordinates (per workorders as assigned, or as requested otherwise) with department supervisor work of the facility maintenance (to include but not limited to painting, plumbing, carpentry and general maintenance services);


• Utilize maintenance software (Manager +) program for prioritizing, tracking and completing workorders;


• Assist in the removal of waste for facility, i.e., municipal waste, scrap metals, universal waste (e.g. lightbulbs), hazardous and non-hazardous waste (e.g. solvents, waste coatings, filters, oily wastewater) – maintain annual RCRA training for hazardous waste handling/shipping;


• Utilize company purchase requisition/order process to procure needed supplies;


• Coordinates with department supervisor support of third-party contractor activities as assigned; • Responsible for maintaining company property as assigned;


• Maintain log and tracking of company assigned keys;


• Assist with the coordination of employee uniform collection and distribution;


• Secures pre-approved estimates and cost quotes for building maintenance as requested;


• Ensure that federal, state and local laws, regulations, rules and codes are observed;


• Adhere to Employee’s responsibilities outlined in Cygnus’ Quality, Health & Safety procedures;

Required Experience/Credentials

• 3-5 years maintenance experience, prior supervisory experience preferred;


• Awareness of environmental regulations,


• Must maintain knowledge of RCRA Hazardous Waste Management;


• Painting, plumbing, and carpentry experience required;


• HVAC and Electrical experience preferred;


• Good decision making and problem-solving skills with the ability to act proactively and handle pressure and deadlines is a must;


• Must be able to operate powered industrial trucks;


• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time and safely lift and carry approximately 60 pounds according to proper safety standards;


• Ability to work in a manufacturing shop environment (including hot, cold and/or noisy areas);


• Frequent hand to finger, handle, feel objects & tools, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking and hearing;


• Physically submit to periodic drug tests (employment is contingent upon favorable results;

ADA Disclaimer: Cygnus Manufacturing Company (CMC) will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.