Facilities Maintenance Technician

Talascend; Alburtis (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Talascend is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician in Alburtis, PA to oversee daily operation, maintenance, and reliability of site systems, ensuring MEP infrastructure operates safely and efficiently through preventative and corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities include performing maintenance on MEP systems, inspecting drainage, monitoring compressed air, coordinating dock equipment, and managing CMMS work orders to minimize downtime and optimize operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience on facilities technician and maintenance.
• Proven experience with preventative and corrective maintenance on facility systems (MEP).
• Strong diagnostic skills and ability to implement corrective actions.
• Hands-on experience using essential facility maintenance tools.
• On-site availability with on-call rotation and prompt response.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Inspect and service drainage, restrooms, and related fixtures.
• Monitor compressed air systems and schedule preventative tasks.
• Oversee dock equipment and coordinate vendor support as needed.
• Review CMMS work orders and incident logs for reliability.
• Prioritize work orders and schedule preventive, corrective, and emergency tasks.
• Coordinate with the client to schedule downtime with minimal impact.

Skills

MEP systems

Troubleshooting

On-call readiness

Facility maintenance

Hand tools

Smartphone proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Corrigo CMMS

Multimeter

Job description

Talascend is currently seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Alburtis, Pennsylvania.

Overview

This role is responsible for overseeing the daily operation, maintenance, and reliability of facility systems at the site. The Facilities Mechanic ensures all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and supporting infrastructure operate safely and efficiently through preventative and corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation and perform repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems
• Inspect, maintain, and repair drainage systems, including clearing blockages and servicing restroom fixtures
• Monitor and maintain compressed air systems, respond to alarms or failures, and schedule preventative maintenance
• Oversee dock and loading equipment systems, respond to malfunctions, and coordinate vendor support as needed
• Review equipment logs and CMMS work orders to ensure systems are operating properly and issues are reported promptly
• Prioritize and manage preventative, corrective, and emergency work orders across daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules
• Coordinate with the client to schedule equipment downtime to minimize impact on operations and end users

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or comparable work experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience on facilities technician and maintenance
• Proven experience performing preventative and corrective maintenance on facility systems, including MEP infrastructure
• Strong ability to diagnose system malfunctions, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Hands‑on experience using tools and equipment required for facility maintenance and repairs
• Proficiency with smartphones and basic computer applications
• Ability to respond to emergency service calls and participate in an on‑call rotation with a required on‑site response time
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer‑service‑focused approach
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Corrigo or similar CMMS platforms
• Working knowledge of dock equipment, compressed air systems, and industrial facility operations
• Prior experience coordinating third‑party vendors and contractors
• Basic electrical, plumbing, or mechanical certifications or trade training
• Experience in a commercial, industrial, or manufacturing facility environment
• Familiarity with reviewing operational logs and compliance documentation

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet thequalifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, otherduties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, orveteran status.