Facilities Maintenance Technician — HVAC, Plumbing & On-Call

Silgan Dispensing Systems; Slatersville (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Dispensing Systems in Rhode Island is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain and install climate control systems, water systems, tower systems, facility machinery, air compressors, conveyors, and HVAC units. The role requires on-site work, valid health card, and readiness to respond to 24/7 on-call needs.

You will diagnose problems, perform preventive maintenance, coordinate purchases, and ensure safety and compliance across critical building systems.

Qualifications

• Advanced mechanical skills and knowledge of plumbing, HVAC and other building systems.
• Proficiency with repair tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak with all levels of employees, guests, vendors and team members.
• Great time management, organization and prioritization abilities.
• Keen attention to detail and efficient problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and comfortable standing or walking for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses problems with new and old systems, and performs required repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance on systems and machines.
• Submits purchase orders for approval.
• Recommends replacement machinery and systems.
• Installs new machinery from prints and directions.
• Ensures that all fire and emergency systems are in proper working order.
• Performs all service to include plumbing, welding, carpentry, and basic electricity.
• Ensures that the facility and production water systems are treated with chemicals as required.
• Provides calibration and verification of systems.
• Cleans and inspects HVAC systems to ensure proper working order.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Job description

Silgan Dispensing Systems in Rhode Island is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain and install climate control systems, water systems, tower systems, facility machinery, air compressors, conveyors, and HVAC units. The role requires on-site work, valid health card, and readiness to respond to 24/7 on-call needs.

You will diagnose problems, perform preventive maintenance, coordinate purchases, and ensure safety and compliance across critical building systems.