Facilities Technician - 1st shift

Vertiv Corporation; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation in Anderson, South Carolina, seeks a skilled Facilities Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will perform routine maintenance, repairs, and building upkeep to ensure safe, efficient operation of all systems and infrastructure.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting and a strong commitment to safety and quality. Responsibilities include inspections, preventive maintenance, and assisting with equipment installations, projects, and relocations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance or facility maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and distribution systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Basic computer skills; maintenance software or CMMS (preferred).
• Ability to use MEWPs (scissor or boom lifts)
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and basic repairs on HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and mechanical systems.
• Respond promptly to facility-related work orders, troubleshooting issues and resolving them effectively to reduce downtime.
• Assist in equipment installations, moves, and general facility modifications.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, compressed air, and building utilities.
• Support facility improvement projects, equipment installation, and renovations.
• Assist with maintaining fire protection, life safety, and security systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime and operating costs.
• Monitor and maintain building infrastructure including restrooms, breakrooms, common areas, and office space to ensure cleanliness and functionality.
• Work closely with contractors and vendors during repairs or project work; escort and monitor as needed for safety and compliance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs for equipment and work performed.
• Support workplace safety initiatives by identifying hazards and ensuring equipment and tools meet safety standards.
• Assist with snow removal, landscaping, and basic groundskeeping duties as needed (site-dependent).
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and supplies, and notify leadership when reorder is needed.
• Follow all Vertiv safety policies and procedures, promoting a clean and hazard-free work environment.

Skills

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

CMMS experience

MEWPs operation

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled and safety-minded Facilities Technician to join our manufacturing team. The Facilities Technician at Vertiv is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the facility by performing routine maintenance, equipment repairs, and building upkeep. This hands-on role ensures that all systems, machinery, and infrastructure are operating safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and basic repairs on HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and mechanical systems.
• Respond promptly to facility-related work orders, troubleshooting issues and resolving them effectively to reduce downtime.
• Assist in equipment installations, moves, and general facility modifications.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, compressed air, and building utilities.
• Support facility improvement projects, equipment installation, and renovations.
• Assist with maintaining fire protection, life safety, and security systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime and operating costs.
• Monitor and maintain building infrastructure including restrooms, breakrooms, common areas, and office space to ensure cleanliness and functionality.
• Work closely with contractors and vendors during repairs or project work; escort and monitor as needed for safety and compliance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs for equipment and work performed.
• Support workplace safety initiatives by identifying hazards and ensuring equipment and tools meet safety standards.
• Assist with snow removal, landscaping, and basic groundskeeping duties as needed (site-dependent).
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and supplies, and notify leadership when reorder is needed.
• Follow all Vertiv safety policies and procedures, promoting a clean and hazard-free work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance or facility maintenance experience
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and distribution systems.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Basic computer skills; ability to use maintenance software or CMMS (preferred).
• Ability to use MEWPs (scissor or boom lifts)
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and use of ladders or lifts.
• Occasional kneeling, crawling, or working in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, sometimes in varying weather conditions.
• Work from ladders, MEWPs. Or elevated platforms.

• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday.
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, push and pull.
• Perform grasping, handling, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Maintain manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate tools, equipment, machinery controls, and computer devices as required.
• Safely operate hand tools, light power tools, and rotating equipment as required by the position.
• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the position.
• Ability to climb and descend ladders, stairs, platforms, MEWPs. Or elevated platforms, and work areas safely as required by the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The employee will work in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to: the need to work safely around manufacturing processes and equipment while following all applicable safety policies and procedure.
• Varying temperatures, including temperatures occasionally above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
• Moderate to high levels of noise in designated production areas.
• Outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, and other environmental elements, as business needs require.
• Welding operations, including exposure to welding arcs, sparks, heat, and airborne particulates in designated production areas.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

10%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

• Safety
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Diversity & Inclusion

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
• Promote Transparent & Open Communication

ABOUT VERTIV

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission‑critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $8 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130+ countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statement

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

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Work Authorization: No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.