Facilities Maintenance Technician - First Shift

API Heat Transfer; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

API Heat Transfer is seeking a Facilities Maintenance employee for the 1st shift to maintain a clean, safe, and organized plant environment. Responsibilities include routine cleaning, light maintenance, and groundskeeping to support multi-site operations.

Starting wage is $26.62/hour with incremental increases to $28.88 after one year; schedule may require early start during winter months. Candidates should have 1–2 years in maintenance and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe, and organized facility and surroundings.
• Clean plant offices, aisles, break rooms, restrooms, and storage areas.
• Perform light building maintenance: painting, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry repairs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Reading instructions

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor scrubbers

Lawn mowers

Snow removal equipment

Job description

As a global leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of specialty heat exchangers and heat transfer solutions, API Heat Transfer has a legacy of industry-leading performance that can be traced back more than 140 years. Throughout our history, we’ve built a corporate culture based on reliability and superior performance - from our innovative technologies to the people behind them. Experience has taught us that design and engineering expertise, supported by professionals who have a passion for their work, can bring about only one result: the ability to provide the right solutions for our customers.

API Heat Transfer is looking for people who enjoy being part of transformation. We have a new mission, new leaders, and are accelerating our path to Lean Cultural Change. Our Operations Team is on the way to becoming a Lean Management powerhouse! If you like to fix things, and want to be part of a new API, we'd love to talk to you about our Facilities Maintenance - 1st Shift position!

What We Offer You:

• Starting wage $26.62/hour, incremental increases move to $28.88 after one year
• Be part of leading-edge technology for the heat transfer industry
• Career development and advancement
• Multi-site, global operations to learn!
• Ability to impact customers across multiple industries
• Full health & welfare benefits, PTO

Position Summary

The Facilities Maintenance employee is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized facility while performing light building maintenance and groundskeeping duties. This position supports the overall appearance, functionality, and upkeep of the plant and surrounding property.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure all plant offices, aisles, break rooms, restrooms, wash-up areas, and storage areas are maintained in a clean and orderly condition.
• Remove trash and debris as needed and maintain adequate supplies of soap, paper towels, and other restroom essentials.
• Perform routine cleaning of floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, furniture, and cabinets.
• Operate cleaning equipment, including vacuums, floor scrubbers, polishers, sweepers, and carpet shampooing machines.
• Perform light building maintenance tasks, including:
  • Painting
  • Replacing switches, receptacles, and fixtures on 110-volt electrical circuits
  • Replacing water faucets and valves
  • Basic carpentry work
  • Light masonry repairs
• Perform grounds and landscaping duties, including:
  • Lawn mowing
  • Sidewalk sweeping
  • Removal of yard debris
  • Trimming trees and shrubs
  • Snow and ice removal

Schedule Requirements

The employee's work schedule may be adjusted to meet business needs. From October 1 through March 31, employees may be required to report two hours earlier, working a schedule of 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to support snow and ice removal and other seasonal operational requirements. Employees are expected to adhere to the revised schedule when assigned.

Qualifications And Experience Required

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of facilities maintenance, janitorial, or building maintenance experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance, including painting, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and masonry repairs.
• Ability to safely operate cleaning and groundskeeping equipment, including vacuums, floor scrubbers, lawn mowers, and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize tasks.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and flexible to accommodate schedule changes based on operational needs.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety practices and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely operate cleaning and maintenance equipment.

This position may perform other duties as assigned to support facility operations.

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