Facilities Maintenance Tech

LAKE CABLE, LLC; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance (company paid)

Voluntary Life/AD&D

Voluntary Life/AD&D (child)

Short-term disability (company paid)

Long-term disability (company paid)

Critical Illness Insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Referral program

Production bonus

Competitive pay

Paid Parental Leave

Dental insurance

Job summary

Lake Cable, LLC is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Technician in Valparaiso, IN. The role involves cleaning and organizing the dumpster area, and using a forklift to handle trash, reels, boxes, and pallets. The position reports to the maintenance supervisor and supports building projects as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, forklift experience, and knowledge of OSHA and safety practices. The job is full-time and on-site with a benefits package available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Forklift experience and ability to use a forklift in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of OSHA and other environmental regulations.
• Basic understanding of proper hand tool use, both manual and powered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized dumpster area and surrounding spaces.
• Operate forklift to move trash, reels, boxes and pallets as required.
• Break down and dispose of old reels and assist with building maintenance projects.
• Perform general housekeeping and custodial tasks as needed by the team.

Skills

Well-organized

Problem solving

Time management

Independent work

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Facilities Maintenance Tech

Maintenance Regular Full-Time Maintenance Valparaiso, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1212

Salary Range: $18.00 To $18.50 Hourly

W hat would you say to a career that helps keep the world working? One where you take an active role in an industry that literally makes daily life possible for people and businesses alike? Where the rewards and opportunities for growth are as great as your ambition? Then Lake Cable is looking for you.

For more than a quarter century, Lake Cable has been a leading manufacturer of low voltage, industrial power, utility, custom OEM and broadcast-quality cables, all 100% produced in the United States. Thanks to a shared passion and commitment to our customers, we deliver the finest quality products, engineered to exacting specifications. BETTER. SMARTER. FASTER.

Headquartered in Bensenville, IL with over 450 employees and five facilities in the Midwest, Lake Cable is a privately‑owned family business. That spirit of family inspires a culture where the success of every team member is a top priority, with competitive benefits and paths to advancement. Our richly diverse team is also committed to sustainability, community involvement, and ethical business practices. Because we believe it’s the only way to do business.

If you’re ready for a leap forward, we should talk. Lake Cable.When Delivery Matters…

Position Summary:

The Facilities Maintenance technician is responsible for the organization and cleaning of the dumpster area located within our parking lot. This position requires the use of a forklift. Performance of the tasks required for this position and janitorial responsibilities that include sweeping the forklift path inside the facility, assisting with building maintenance projects, and custodial tasks as needed by the team. This position reports to the maintenance supervisor

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a clean and organized area by the dumpsters- including sweeping and leaf blowing the area.
• Breakdown and disposal of old reels marked for trash by the inventory team.
• Use the forklift to dispose of trash and compound into the dumpsters .
• Use a forklift to organize and stack boxes and pallets.
• Use a forklift to put stacks of boxes and pallets onto a flatbed for pick-up.
• Sweep the forklift paths inside the manufacturing facility
• Empty and dispose of old handheld propane tanks
• General housekeeping duties including cleaning of restrooms when needed
• Assisting building maintenance team with projects when needed

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of OSHA and other environmental regulations
• Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to facilities maintenance

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be a well‑organized
• Time Management
• Able to work under minimal supervision

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Basic understanding of proper hand tool use, both manual and powered

Works in plant, office, and outdoor environments.

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential functions of the job the employee may be required to sit, stand or walk, use hands to handle, grasp and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, crawl or squat as well as lift up to 50 pounds.

• Paid time off
• 401(k) match
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D (child)
• Short-term disability (company paid)
• Long-term disability (company paid)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Referral program
• Production bonus
• Competitive pay

Position Summary:

The Facilities Maintenance technician is responsible for the organization and cleaning of the dumpster area located within our parking lot. This position requires the use of a forklift. Performance of the tasks required for this position and janitorial responsibilities that include sweeping the forklift path inside the facility, assisting with building maintenance projects, and custodial tasks as needed by the team. This position reports to the maintenance supervisor

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a clean and organized area by the dumpsters- including sweeping and leaf blowing the area.
• Breakdown and disposal of old reels marked for trash by the inventory team.
• Use the forklift to dispose of trash and compound into the dumpsters .
• Use a forklift to organize and stack boxes and pallets.
• Use a forklift to put stacks of boxes and pallets onto a flatbed for pick-up.
• Sweep the forklift paths inside the manufacturing facility
• Empty and dispose of old handheld propane tanksGeneral housekeeping duties including cleaning of restrooms when needed
• Assisting building maintenance team with projects when needed

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of OSHA and other environmental regulations
• Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to facilities maintenance

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be a well‑organized
• Problem solving skills
• Time Management
• Able to work under minimal supervision

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Basic understanding of proper hand tool use, both manual and powered
• Forklift experience

Work Environment:

Works in plant, office, and outdoor environments.

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential functions of the job the employee may be required to sit, stand or walk, use hands to handle, grasp and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, crawl or squat as well as lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D (child)
• Short-term disability (company paid)
• Long-term disability (company paid)
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Production bonus
• Competitive pay

Monday-Friday, occasional Saturdays; 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.