Facilities Maintenance Technician (Aurora)

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plan

Paid Holidays

Flexible PTO

HSA/FSA and 401K matching

Paid sick time and disability

Job summary

Kärcher in Aurora, CO is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to keep our facility infrastructure, grounds, and machinery running smoothly. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe operation of standard tools to support daily operations.

Qualifications include a related associate degree or equivalent experience and 2–4 years in facilities maintenance, with forklift repair and electrical systems knowledge.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–4 years hands-on facilities maintenance experience.
• Specialized knowledge in forklift repair, facility electrical systems, and the safe operation of tools.
• Excellent ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine and preventive maintenance (PM) to maximize asset lifespan and repair structures and lighting.
• Perform carpentry and assembly tasks, including industrial racking systems, with minor welding.
• Manage maintenance and inspections for mobile equipment, forklift batteries, generators, and HVAC components.
• Carry out minor electrical installations and repairs in compliance with safety codes; inspect fire suppression systems.
• Maintain maintenance records and assist with office moves, equipment repositioning, and light landscaping/custodial upkeep.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint literacy

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Forklift repair

Facility electrical systems

Hand tools

Power tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Technician (Aurora)

38708

Aurora

Permanent

Full time

Service

The salary range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00 depending on prior experience.

The Maintenance & Facilities Specialist supports the Aurora facility by keeping our physical infrastructure, grounds, and machinery running flawlessly. This role is a critical backbone for our daily operations, providing the preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and facility upkeep required to ensure our team can deliver the Kärcher "WOW" safely and efficiently every single day.

This is how you WOW:

• Drive Facility Uptime (MRO): Execute routine and preventative maintenance (PM) operations on all facility systems to maximize asset lifespan. Diagnose and repair physical structures (walls, doors, ceilings, flooring), and handle facility lighting from bulb changes to ballast troubleshooting.
• Master Industrial Assembly & Fabrication: Perform carpentry and assembly tasks, including building, modifying, and tearing down industrial racking systems. Conduct minor welding and fabrication to repair facility assets, and support senior technicians with complex conveyor repair projects.
• Maintain Mobile & Mechanical Power: Manage maintenance and inspections for all mobile equipment, including forklift battery checks and minor forklift repairs. Conduct routine generator maintenance and troubleshoot HVAC components like fans to keep the facility comfortable and operational.
• Champion Safety & Electrical Compliance: Execute minor electrical installations, rewiring, and repairs in strict compliance with safety codes. Inspect fire suppression components (sprinklers, extinguishers) and ensure the entire building adheres to safety regulations.
• Organize Inventory & Operations: Maintain meticulous maintenance records (work orders, PM logs) and initiate requisitions for tools, parts, and supplies. Support internal teams with office moves, equipment repositioning, and keep our presence sharp by managing light landscaping and minor custodial upkeep.

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

• Academic Foundation: An Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or technical school, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant Experience: Two to four years of hands-on facilities maintenance experience, with a proven track record of troubleshooting and repairing electrical circuitry.
• Technical Skills: Specialized knowledge in forklift repair, facility electrical systems, and the safe operation of standard hand/power tools and heavy equipment.
• Problem-Solving & Blueprint Literacy: Excellent ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Paid Holidays (11 per year)
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees / Competitive Paid Time Off
• HSA, FSA, and 401K matching plans
• Paid sick time, as well as short and long-term disability insurance

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. You must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This role requires close/distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. You will frequently work in outdoor weather conditions, occasionally near moving mechanical parts, within a moderate noise environment. Proper protective equipment and a safety-first attitude are required at all times.

Kärcher is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employer – M/F/Disabled/Veteran.

So:

At Kärcher, a team of 15,330 people in 80 countries is working together to make the world a cleaner place. As a family company with a focus on sustainability, we firmly believe that the important things in life need extra care to ensure they stand the test of time and preserve their value in future too. We offer WOW solutions around the world for cleaning and care. In the everyday and in the extraordinary. With WOW products and WOW services.