Facilities Technician

RK Industries; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Industries is seeking a Facilities Technician to maintain and repair facility systems, utilities, and equipment, ensuring safe, reliable manufacturing operations. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot building infrastructure, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, and support 5S and lean initiatives.

Join a team dedicated to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, collaborating with production and safety groups to meet schedules and reliability goals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or related field.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, mechanical systems, and general building maintenance.
• Experience maintaining forklifts or other industrial material handling equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and maintenance documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on building systems and infrastructure (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing systems, water lines, fixtures, drains, pumps, and related equipment.
• Respond promptly to facility-related issues impacting production operations.
• Assist with equipment moves, installations, utility connections, and facility modifications.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and reliability.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

Mechanical systems

Forklift maintenance

CMMS

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Equivalent qualification

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

RK Company Overview

As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers' greatest concepts into reality.

Position Summary

The Facilities Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing facility systems, utilities, and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on building infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, material handling equipment, and other facility-related assets. The Facilities Technician works closely with production and safety teams to support manufacturing operations.

Role Responsibilities

• Safety, Quality & Compliance:
• Perform all work in accordance with RK safety policies, OSHA requirements, the National Electrical Code (NEC), applicable local codes, customer specifications, and company quality standards.
• Complete assigned work safely, efficiently, and with a high level of craftsmanship while meeting production schedules, delivery commitments, and operational goals.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and properly care for tools, equipment, and materials in support of 5S and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Identify and promptly communicate safety, quality, labor, schedule, or material concerns to supervision.
• Demonstrate personal accountability for maintaining a safe work environment and stop work when unsafe conditions exist.

Facility Maintenance

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on building systems and infrastructure. List of build equipment includes but not limited to HVAC, air handlers, exhaust systems, and plumbing.
• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing systems, including water lines, fixtures, drains, pumps, and related equipment.

Monitor facility conditions and identify opportunities for improvements, repairs, and cost savings.

Manufacturing Support

• Respond promptly to facility-related issues that impact production operations.
• Assist with prepping modules and skids to be ready to be shipped out with work like paint touch up and cleaning.This work also includes full paint work for larger skids with walls and doors.
• Assist with equipment moves, machine installations, utility connections, and facility modifications.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and equipment reliability.

Vendor and Contractor Coordination

• Assist in scheduling and overseeing contractors performing facility maintenance or construction work.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and facility reliability.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance procedures, equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and facility operations.
• Participate in developing and improving preventive maintenance programs, standard work instructions (SWIs), and best practices.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, mechanical systems, and general building maintenance.
• Experience maintaining forklifts or other industrial material handling equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and maintenance documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• HVAC certification or equivalent technical training.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Forklift maintenance certification or related experience.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability

• Work may be performed indoors, or outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Work may require working at heights, in confined spaces, around energized equipment, and noisy or dusty environments. high places, tight places, confined spaces, and/or other adverse locations.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
• Ability to lift, move, and/or carry 50 lbs.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental

Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition

Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards

Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation

Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law