Facilities Technician

Samtec, Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HSA/PPO)

Dental

Vision

Hearing

Group life

AD&D

Disability insurance

EAP

401K

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Facilities Technician for first shift (Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM). The role focuses on site infrastructure, building systems, and lab spaces, ensuring safety and reliability.

You will perform preventive maintenance, manage contractors, monitor safety, and coordinate with design teams. A HS diploma is required; 2–4 years of high-tech facilities experience is preferred; ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a chemical environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years in a high-tech facilities environment.
• Experience with commercial building systems preferred.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work in varied environments.

Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day facilities preventive maintenance and repairs in offices, clean room and electronics lab areas.
• Conducts daily walk-throughs to identify repairs and safety hazards.
• Manages contractors and coordinates building changes with teams.
• Maintains building systems: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety.
• Ensures safety standards and tracks work orders within budget.

Skills

Communication

Building systems

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Degree or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Visio

Job description

Samtec is looking for a Facilities Technician to work first shift in our Colorado Springs, CO location. First shift hours are M-F 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

• Pay is $24.00 - $30.00 per hour and is commensurate with experience.
• Standard benefit offerings are medical (HSA/PPO) dental, vision, hearing, group life, AD&D, short and long term disability, EAP, 401K plus other voluntary options, as well as paid time off.

The facilities Technician focuses specifically on Samtec Microelectronics’ site infrastructure and working environment through the performance of assigned tasks.

While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to use English written and oral communication skills; interact appropriately with staff, manage contractors, vendors and others encountered in the course of work; read and interpret a variety of documents and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; analyze and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; establish priorities and works on multiple assignments and projects concurrently.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Performs day-to-day facilities preventative maintenance and repairs for the office, clean room and electronics lab areas in a timely manner.
• Makes daily walk-through inspections of the premises to determine repair work necessary and identify safety hazards within the building.
• Takes ownership of the company’s building maintenance.
• Oversees contractors performing work in the interior and exterior of the facility.
• Strong communication skillset (verbal and written) to present to all levels of leadership within the facility.
• Familiar with standard building construction and maintenance procedures.
• Utilize policies and procedures that ensure optimal functioning of buildings, grounds, and associated equipment.
• Provides a safe, clean, comfortable, compliant, scalable environment while maximizing cost saving opportunities.
• Manages all building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, refrigeration, and waste management.
• Ensure facilities maintenance work follows safety standards, conforms to specifications, and that work orders are tracked and completed within the budgeted guidelines.
• Making periodic or special inspections of premises to identify opportunities for improvement of safety, function, organization, efficiency, and aesthetics.
• Assure and monitor compliance for production environments - particle monitoring, ESD program, temperature, humidity, etc.
• Maintaining compliance with OSHA, HAZ waste, city building codes and safety regulations.
• Maintaining maintenance logs, equipment data and building files.
• Responsible for coordinating layout changes with the design team or owning drawings

The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities

Required Experience:

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience working in a high-tech environment and/or direct hands-on experience with Industrial Facilities Management.
• Experience working in a high-tech environment or hands-on experience with commercial building systems.
• Capability of lifting 50 lbs. from floor to waist and have full use of all digits.
• Capability of standing and/or sitting for more than 90 minutes straight and not suffering from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.
• Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions: Must be willing to work in a chemical environment as well as adhere to all department safety rules and regulations.
• Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, knowledge and advanced troubleshooting a plus.
• Professional certifications are a plus. (608A, OSHA, Forklift licensure etc.)
• Tool Knowledge- Hand tool knowledge and use of is required. Specialty tool knowledge and use is a plus.
• Problem Solving- Strives to understand contributing factors, works to resolve complex situations.Productivity- Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives
• Customer service - Provides sudden and positive service to internal and external customers. Has relational ability to work across different teams and organizations.
• Computer Skills- Proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word and Visio, takes advantage of new technology, learns new tools quickly, uses technology to enhance job performance.

Preferred Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical Degree or equivalent is preferred.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the US on an unrestricted basis for any employer.

About Samtec:

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

Samtec is the industry-leading provider of mid-board optical transceiver solutions. This growing and comprehensive family of products provides reliable signal integrity over an extended distance in chip-to-chip, board-to-board, on-board and system-to-system connectivity. Optical products are offered with Samtec’s Sudden Service - full engineering support, online tools and a service attitude that is unmatched.