Facilities Maintenance Technician

Bandit Lites, Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bandit Lites, Inc. in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to oversee day-to-day upkeep of the warehouse and office spaces, ensuring a clean, safe, and orderly environment that supports smooth operations.

You will perform routine cleaning, minor repairs, HVAC checks, and coordinate with outside vendors for larger projects, while also helping with event setup and occasional equipment transport.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of general maintenance and repair tasks across a variety of systems.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and tools safely and effectively.
• Familiarity with equipment safety protocols and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of facilities management, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and to stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse and office areas.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks and restock supplies.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling; assist with dump runs.
• Repair minor facilities issues and replace bulbs/filters.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for larger repairs.
• Maintain HVAC checks and basic facility lighting.
• Assist with events setup and packing/shipping in Knoxville.
• Schedule service for reach trucks and company vehicles.

Skills

General maintenance

Cleaning equipment operation

Safety protocols

Facilities management basics

Lifting 50lbs

Stamina

Education

High school diploma

Technical certifications

Job description

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN JOB SUMMARY

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the day-to-day upkeep, cleanliness, and organization of the Bandit Lites facilities, including the warehouse and office areas. This role encompasses a variety of tasks to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient working environment, supporting the smooth operation of the company’s physical infrastructure.

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Understands, abides by, and instills the philosophy, policies, and procedures of Bandit Lites.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in both the warehouse and office areas, ensuring that common spaces, meeting rooms, and work areas are tidy and hygienic.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks, including vacuuming, sanitizing surfaces, and restocking supplies.
• Ensure trash bins are emptied regularly and manage waste disposal in a responsible manner. This will include dump runs with our trucks as well as recycling electronic waste.
• Deep clean and sanitize areas as needed, including kitchens, breakrooms, and high-touch surfaces.
• Perform minor repairs on facilities equipment, furniture, and fixtures, including replacing light bulbs, air filters, and repairing doors, locks, drywall, and plumbing issues.
• Repair and paint walls as needed to keep things looking clean.
• Coordinate with and oversee outside vendors for larger building repairs as needed.
• Perform repair and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems by conducting routine checks.
• Assist with organizing, setting up, and breaking down catering events, meetings, and other company functions as needed.
• Maintain the exterior of the facility, including parking lots, sidewalks, landscaping, green spaces, and outdoor areas.
• Ensure proper functioning of facility lighting and basic upkeep of building surroundings.
• Manage inventory and ensure adequate stock of cleaning supplies, toiletries.
• Regularly check and maintain stock levels of janitorial and maintenance supplies, placing orders as necessary.
• Follow safety protocols and regulations, including the safe use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and tools.
• Assist with miscellaneous tasks related to the overall maintenance of the Bandit Lites’ Knoxville facility.
• Support other bandit facilities teams as needed. Occasional trips to other offices might be required from time to time.
• Assist with small package shipping in Knoxville as needed.
• Support bandit safety initiatives with direction from Safety Director
• Schedule service and generally maintain reach truck, company box trucks and other vehicles.

Requirements and Expectations

• Strong knowledge of general maintenance and repair tasks across a variety of systems.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and tools safely and effectively.
• Familiarity with equipment safety protocols and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of facilities management, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and to stand/walk for extended periods.

Preferred Skills

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, possess strong work ethic; both reliable and punctual, the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively, Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and emergencies, excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task, physical stamina and ability to perform role requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma, additional technical certifications are a plus.

Experience: 2+ years of experience in facilities management or maintenance is preferred