Facilities Technician

Redwood Materials; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials in Reno, NV is seeking an experienced Facilities Technician to support both office and production facilities. You will manage daily work requests, routine rounds, equipment checks, and maintenance tasks across the organization.

The role requires experience in facilities maintenance, building automation, HVAC and electrical systems, with the ability to work across multiple teams in a fast-growing startup environment.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in maintenance or production support.
• Physically capable of lifting heavy materials.
• Background in facilities or maintenance.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems.
• Hands-on, self-motivated with ability to work across teams.
• Experience with tools and equipment for facilities tasks.
• Interest in sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facilities systems including HVAC and compressors.
• Operate cranes, forklifts and small construction equipment.
• Troubleshoot and provide maintenance support for systems as needed.
• Manage basic projects and oversee contractors or 3rd party work.
• Create and implement basic facilities SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Complete daily tasks list and facilities work requests.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across operations teams.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

HVAC

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Tools

Cranes

Forklifts

Construction equipment

Job description

About Redwood Materials

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling** — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.**

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Technician to work across our office and production facilities to provide support for a variety of daily projects and initiatives. In this role you will be responsible for managing daily work requests, supporting daily rounds, facilities equipment checks, and providing support for a variety of maintenance tasks across the organization.

Experience in Facilities Maintenance, building automation, HVAC, electrical systems, compressors, generators, forklifts and light construction preferred. The role requires an eye for quality and the ability to execute on multiple tasks with minimal oversight.

This individual must be able to work across a wide range of teams and disciplines in a dynamic and scrappy start up environment. Great leadership skills and the ability to drive actions across multiple stakeholders is a must.

Responsibilities will include:

• Maintain Facilities systems Compressors, HVAC and general building systems
• Ability to operate cranes, forklifts, and small construction equipment
• Be able to troubleshoot and provide maintenance support for systems as needed
• Manage basic projects and provide oversite of contractors and 3rd party work
• Create and implement basic facilities SWI’s
• Complete daily tasks list and facilities work requests
• Troubleshoot and respond to general facilities related issues
• Working cross functionally across our operations teams on a variety of projects to support team growth and our continuous improvement goals

Desired Qualifications

• At least two years of experience supporting Maintenance or Production organizations
• Physical ability to lift heavy materials
• Background in Facilities or Maintenance
• Basic understanding of electrical systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair at a high level. Self-motivated, hands-on mindset, with a willingness to contribute at all levels
• Working with and maintaining tools and equipment necessary to perform work duties
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs
• Must be able to bend, lift, and carry objects over 50 lbs
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs carrying weight
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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