Facilities Mechanic I- 2nd Shift B2

bmsc-careers; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

bmsc-careers is looking for a Facilities Mechanic I in Fort Worth, Texas to conduct preventive and routine maintenance on facility and compounding equipment. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing HVAC and industrial machinery, ensuring maximum equipment efficiency and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least one year of industrial maintenance experience. They must be familiar with safety policies and have mechanical aptitude. This role requires physical endurance and ability to handle heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of industrial maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in diagnostic/troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs facility and compounding equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs industrial machinery such as pumps and HVAC systems.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Ability to read and understand building/system drawings

Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with drywall, painting, plumbing, and maintenance

Familiar with industrial safety policies and procedures

Electrical troubleshooting skills

Familiar with welding and machine shop work

Ability to work independently and as a team

Familiarity with operation of industrial lift trucks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial tools and equipment

Job description

Position Summary

The Facilities Mechanic I is responsible for preventive and routine maintenance of facility equipment, compounding equipment, and facility maintenance including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and paint. This role is to troubleshoot issues, repair failures of compounding and facility equipment, and to ensure maximum equipment efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability.

Schedule

2nd shift Monday-Friday 3:00pm – 12:00am.

Overtime may be required for this position.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Maintains and repairs facility and compounding equipment.
• Repairs, installs, and adjusts industrial machinery such as compounding vessels, pumps, grinders, mixers, air compressors, boilers, chillers, vacuum system, dust collection systems, and HVAC.
• Troubleshoots and repairs pneumatic switches, valves, and cylinders.
• Assists in the installation and set‑up of new equipment to include electrical, air, and ventilation as needed.
• Assists in the repair, replacement and maintenance of drywall, flooring, ceiling tiles, leaks, plumbing, and other facility maintenance tasks as needed.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance.
• Responds to work order requests in a timely fashion.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to, Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) (ensuring machinery is off before performing maintenance or repair), hot work, confined spaces work, use of powered industrial machines, etc.
• Assists in troubleshooting electrical (relay logic PLCs), general building electrical systems, and mechanical systems.

Technical Skills Required

• Familiar with industrial safety policies, risk reduction, OSHA and potential stored energy risks involved when working with equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and collaborate on building/system drawings.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and precision, as well as good problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Familiarity with drywall, painting, plumbing, and building maintenance skills.
• Familiar with welding and machine shop work.
• Familiarity with the operation of industrial lift trucks and scissor/boom lifts.
• Electrical troubleshooting skills familiarity.
• Familiar with industrial tools and equipment.
• Spanish is a plus but not required.

Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of industrial maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in diagnostic/troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, balance, climb, stand, bend, squat, squeeze, kneel, turn, crouch, and stoop repeatedly.
• Physically able to lift 75 pounds and manipulate up to a 500-pound drum on a regular basis.
• Frequent exposure to varying temperatures, loud noises, heavy machinery, fumes, airborne particles, electrical, chemicals, and moving parts.
• Prolonged use of computer screen.