Facilities Maintenance Technician (Aurora)

Kärcher; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plan

Paid Holidays

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Kärcher is seeking a skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician in Aurora, CO to perform routine and preventive maintenance on facility systems, including electricals, lighting, and structural components. The role supports safety standards and efficient operations across the site.

Responsibilities include maintaining industrial racks, assisting with welding, managing mobile equipment, and ensuring HVAC and generators run smoothly.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive Facility Uptime (MRO): perform routine and preventive maintenance on facility systems to maximize asset lifespan and diagnose/repair structures and lighting.
• Master Industrial Assembly & Fabrication: build/modify/tear down industrial racking; assist with minor welding for repairs.
• Maintain Mobile & Mechanical Power: service mobile equipment, generators, and HVAC components; perform forklift checks and minor repairs.
• Champion Safety & Electrical Compliance: perform minor electrical installations, rewiring, and ensure compliance with safety codes; inspect fire suppression components.
• Organize Inventory & Operations: maintain work orders/logs, initiate requisitions for parts, assist with moves, and handle light landscaping and custodial tasks.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Troubleshooting

Blueprint literacy

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Forklift repair

Facility electrical systems

Hand tools & power tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

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

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.

Our Kärcher WOW-package

• 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 / Aff…

Nicholas Goldman | Talent Acquisition Specialist
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