Facilities Technician

Firstmark Aerospace Corp; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO

401(k) plan with up to 4% matched contribution

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Firstmark Aerospace Corp in North Carolina seeks a skilled Facilities Manager to provide efficient maintenance and facilities support services. The role involves planning construction projects, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or construction is essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for negotiation.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient maintenance/facilities support service.
• Plan and perform construction projects as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance on property and equipment.
• Assist in emergency procedures and support call-out teams.

Skills

Facilities management

Construction management

Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Associate degree in related field

Job description

We are a fast‑paced company with ambitious growth plans. If you are dedicated, enthusiastic, and always seeking ways to improve, you’ll enjoy a career with us.

Job Purpose

To be responsible and accountable for providing an efficient, cost‑effective and responsive maintenance/facilities support service for the building, services, and surrounding areas. To ensure all work undertaken within the facility is in accordance with the company safety policies and to support potential licensor customer visits in respect of facility and equipment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Facility Supervisor to deliver efficient, responsive, cost‑effective facilities support services.
• Plan, design and perform construction projects as delegated by Facilities Manager.
• Report non‑conformance to SLA measures to the Facilities Supervisor.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance of property, including painting, grounds/car‑park maintenance, gritting, rubbish clearing, safety, and general site maintenance.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance of equipment, including technical performance servicing, and ensure appropriate maintenance/servicing records via PPM system.
• Assist in fire, evacuation, and emergency procedures.
• Attend on‑call duties when requested by Facilities Manager and support call‑out teams as needed.
• Respond to emergencies or urgent issues in accordance with company procedures (e.g., Business Continuity Plan).
• Continuously improve operations, reduce turnaround time in facilities repair and TPM, and work cooperatively to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Prioritize workload in ever‑changing situations and support adherence to environmental procedures, reflecting legislative changes.
• Develop and maintain professional customer relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, customers, and service providers.
• Ensure site security arrangements are always adhered to and maintain awareness of any changes affecting site security.
• Support potential licensor customer visits by reviewing facility requirements such as footprint, infrastructure, shop‑floor supply, HVAC, pneumatics, vacuum/fume extraction, and HSE conditions.
• Adhere to legislation governing employment (health and safety, data protection, equal opportunities, quality assurance) and ensure compliance with statutory and local policies and procedures.
• Undertake other duties as required commensurate with the role.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in a similar facilities role is essential.
• Experience in a similar construction industry role is essential.
• Experience directing and planning essential services such as maintenance, plant servicing, waste disposal, recycling, and security.
• Understanding of manufacturing/engineering (desirable).
• Knowledge of pneumatics, electricity, HVAC, and building management systems (very desirable).
• Strong awareness of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work and respond to changing business priorities.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation and facilitation.
• Capacity to work unsupervised under pressure and meet time‑scale commitments.
• Experience with lean methodologies, continuous improvement, and risk assessment processes.
• Proactive and positive attitude and willingness to work outside the role’s parameters for the benefit of colleagues and the company.
• Access to and/or working in the vicinity of aviation fuels, epoxy, and other industrial COSHH materials.
• Current valid driving licence, flexible working hours to support manufacturing site, and local residency for call‑out activities.
• Strong electrical background in 120/208/480‑volt systems, general maintenance experience in drywall, and an associate degree (preferred).

Key Working Relationships

• Facility Supervisor
• Management and employees at all levels
• Contractors, suppliers, and customers

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO
• Company 401(k) plan with up to 4% matched contribution
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Access to mental health champions across our sites
• Commitment to development and employee referral program

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.