Facilities Maintenance Tech 1st Shift Growth & Benefits

API Heat Transfer Career Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

PTO

Career development

Global multi-site operations

Impactful work

Job summary

API Heat Transfer is seeking a Facilities Maintenance worker for the 1st shift to keep the facility clean, safe, and well organized. You will handle light maintenance tasks, groundskeeping, and operate cleaning equipment to support daily operations at the Buffalo plant.

The role requires 1–2 years in facilities maintenance, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work independently while complying with safety protocols. Benefit-rich, with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of facilities maintenance, janitorial, or building maintenance experience.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance (painting, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry).
• Ability to safely operate cleaning and groundskeeping equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to a clean, safe, organized environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and prioritize tasks.
• Dependable, punctual, flexible for schedule changes.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and orderly plant offices, aisles, break rooms, restrooms, and storage areas.
• Remove trash and ensure restroom supplies.
• Clean floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures and furniture.
• Operate vacuums, floor scrubbers, polishers, sweepers, carpet machines.
• Perform light building maintenance (painting, switches, fixtures, plumbing, carpentry, masonry).
• Perform grounds tasks (lawn mowing, sidewalk sweeping, debris removal, trimming, snow/ice removal).

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Safety awareness

Time management

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor scrubbers

Polishers

Sweepers

Lawn mower

Snow removal equipment

Job description

API Heat Transfer is seeking a Facilities Maintenance worker for the 1st shift to keep the facility clean, safe, and well organized. You will handle light maintenance tasks, groundskeeping, and operate cleaning equipment to support daily operations at the Buffalo plant.

The role requires 1–2 years in facilities maintenance, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work independently while complying with safety protocols. Benefit-rich, with opportunities for advancement.