Facilities Maintenance Technician — Hands-On, Safety-Focused

Deckorators; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Job summary

Deckorators seeks a hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician in Buffalo, NY to maintain the building, grounds, and equipment. This full-time, on-site role covers preventative maintenance, basic plumbing/electrical work, carpentry, painting, and safety compliance.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years in maintenance, can use hand/power tools, and can perform snow/ice removal. Opportunity to coordinate with outside contractors and keep accurate maintenance records.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of general maintenance, facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or related hands-on experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general building repair.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting facility issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on the building, grounds, facility systems, tools, and equipment.
• Complete general facility repairs including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and other maintenance needs.
• Inspect the facility and grounds regularly to identify maintenance or safety concerns before they become larger issues.
• Respond to facility repair requests and prioritize work based on safety and operational needs.
• Perform seasonal grounds maintenance as needed.
• Perform snow and ice removal during winter weather, including clearing sidewalks, entrances, employee access areas, and other designated areas.
• Apply salt or other approved ice-control materials and operate approved snow-removal equipment as trained.
• Help ensure entrances, walkways, emergency exits, and other critical areas remain safe and accessible during winter conditions.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and small equipment safely and appropriately.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on facility-related machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Coordinate or assist with outside contractors when specialized repairs or services are required.
• Identify required parts, materials, and supplies and assist with ordering and maintaining appropriate inventory.
• Maintain accurate records of preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, and completed work.
• Follow established safety procedures, including requirements related to hazardous materials, personal protective equipment, and equipment operation.
• Maintain maintenance areas, tools, and workspaces in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Support facility improvement projects as needed.
• Communicate maintenance concerns, repair needs, and potential safety issues to management.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Deckorators seeks a hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician in Buffalo, NY to maintain the building, grounds, and equipment. This full-time, on-site role covers preventative maintenance, basic plumbing/electrical work, carpentry, painting, and safety compliance.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years in maintenance, can use hand/power tools, and can perform snow/ice removal. Opportunity to coordinate with outside contractors and keep accurate maintenance records.