Facilities Operations Technician

TLD; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TLD is seeking a versatile Facilities Technician to support a 26-acre Windsor campus. This hands-on role covers plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and mechanical tasks across six buildings and exterior areas.

You’ll perform PMs, safety-compliant cleanup, and participate in equipment moves and workspace changes. A strong team mindset and reliable, adaptable work style are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in general maintenance, facilities, or similar hands-on settings preferred.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional equipment and maintenance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• General facility upkeep and repairs across buildings and grounds.
• Hands-on work in plumbing, carpentry, plaster/patching, basic electrical, and mechanical tasks.
• Scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance (PM) on facilities and equipment.
• Grounds care for parking lots, driveways, and exterior areas.
• Troubleshooting issues when diagrams or schematics aren’t available and choosing practical fixes.
• Shifting priorities quickly to address urgent needs.
• Operating forklifts, scissor lifts, and similar equipment after proper training/authorization.
• Supporting larger initiatives: equipment moves, workstation changes, and warehouse reorganizations.
• Performing cleanup activities, including safe handling of chemical spills using required PPE.
• Organizing MRO supplies and keeping work areas stocked and tidy.
• Following safety protocols at all times and helping maintain a clean, orderly site.
• Completing required documentation in accordance with ISO 9001 procedures.

Skills

General maintenance

Mechanical work

Electrical basics

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklifts operation

Ladders & lifts

Job description

Build, fix, and keep a campus humming — one problem at a timePicture this: You arrive at TLD’s Windsor site and scan work orders. A door closer is dragging in Building 2, a drain is slow near the dock, and the warehouse team needs a quick re-layout with a forklift move. Before lunch you’ve run a PM on a shop fan, swapped a light fixture, and patched a scuffed wall. After lunch, a surprise: a small spill calls for PPE and proper cleanup steps — handled safely and by the book. By day’s end, tools are stowed, parts are restocked, and the grounds look sharp. Tomorrow will look different — and that’s exactly why you enjoy this work.Your impactAs a key member of our facilities team, you’ll keep TLD’s six-building, 26-acre Windsor campus safe, functional, and looking its best. You’ll combine problem-solving, craftsmanship, and flexibility to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment.What you’ll handleGeneral facility upkeep and repairs across buildings and grounds.Hands-on work in plumbing, carpentry, plaster/patching, basic electrical, and mechanical tasks.Scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance (PM) on facilities and equipment.Grounds care for parking lots, driveways, and exterior areas.Troubleshooting issues when diagrams or schematics aren’t available — and choosing practical fixes.Shifting priorities quickly to address urgent needs.Operating forklifts, scissor lifts, and similar equipment after proper training/authorization.Supporting larger initiatives: equipment moves, workstation changes, and warehouse reorganizations.Performing cleanup activities, including safe handling of chemical spills using established procedures and required PPE.Organizing MRO supplies and keeping work areas stocked and tidy.Following safety protocols at all times and helping maintain a clean, orderly site.Completing required documentation in accordance with ISO 9001 procedures.Helping with additional facility projects as needed.Where and how you’ll workActive, on-your-feet role with regular walking between buildings on a 26-acre campus.Indoor and outdoor tasks in a dynamic manufacturing setting.Comfort with heights, including work from lifts up to approximately 26 feet.Readiness to pivot as priorities change throughout the day.You’ll thrive here if you areReliable — you show up consistently and on time.Hands-on — confident with hand/power tools and maintenance equipment.Resourceful — you diagnose, decide, and deliver quality fixes.Adaptable — shifting gears when unexpected issues pop up.Independent yet team-minded — you can work solo and collaborate well.Clear — you follow directions and communicate effectively.Safety-first — proud of doing the job the right way.Comfortable in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.Willing to tackle small tasks and big projects alike.Curious — eager to learn new skills and jump in where needed.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent.Experience in general maintenance, facilities, construction, property maintenance, mechanical work, trades, or similar hands-on settings preferred.Working knowledge of basic facility repairs/maintenance preferred.Familiarity with electrical fixtures or automotive/industrial-style wiring is a plus.Forklift experience or certification is a plus.Willingness and ability to learn additional equipment and maintenance responsibilities.Information securityTLD safeguards its information assets in alignment with ISO 27001. All employees are expected to follow information security policies, protect company data and systems, and promptly report any suspected security incidents or violations.Why TLDIf you’re a jack-of-many-trades who enjoys solving real problems and seeing visible results every day, you’ll find meaningful, varied work here — and a team that appreciates people who roll up their sleeves and make things better.