Facilities Technician (50678)

Raining Rose, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Raining Rose, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Technician to serve as the in-house handyman for our Cedar Rapids facility. The role focuses on general repairs, small projects, and routine upkeep across the building and grounds, excluding production equipment.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of building maintenance or handyman experience and a hands-on, self-directed work style. The position supports a busy facility with responsibilities ranging from carpentry and painting to basic plumbing and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of handyman, building maintenance or facilities experience.
• Strong general repair skills in carpentry, drywall, painting, and basic plumbing and electrical.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience maintaining a commercial or industrial building.

Responsibilities

• Complete general repairs throughout the building: doors, locks, hinges, drywall, ceiling tiles, flooring, cabinets and fixtures.
• Paint, patch and touch up walls, trim and common areas.
• Manage minor plumbing issues such as leaky faucets, clogged drains, toilets and fixture replacement.
• Address minor electrical repair such as replacing bulbs, light fixtures, outlets and switches.
• Assemble, move and set up furniture, shelving, signage and office equipment.
• Perform routine building upkeep like changing HVAC filters, checking restrooms and break rooms, and reporting larger issues.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Computer literacy

MS Office

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school coursework or certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladders

Scissor lifts

Job description

SUMMARY

The Facilities Technician is our in-house handyman, keeping the building, offices and grounds in good shape. This role will handle general repairs, small projects and routine upkeep across the facility. This role does not maintain production equipment. It suits a hands‑on, self‑directed person with 2–5 years of building maintenance or handyman experience.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but are not limited to the following)

• - Complete general repairs throughout the building: doors, locks, hinges, drywall, ceiling tiles, flooring, cabinets and fixtures.
• - Paint, patch and touch up walls, trim and common areas.
• - Manage minor plumbing issues such as leaky faucets, clogged drains, toilets and fixture replacement.
• - Address minor electrical repair such as replacing bulbs, light fixtures, outlets and switches.
• - Assemble, move and set up furniture, shelving, signage and office equipment.
• - Perform routine building upkeep like changing HVAC filters, checking restrooms and break rooms, and reporting larger issues.
• - Assist in Grounds Maintenance, clearing retention basis, seasonal cleanup, and ice and snow management when required.
• - Make minor exterior repairs to doors, trim, exterior lighting and signage.
• - Respond to facility work requests and keep simple records of work completed.
• - Check life‑safety items such as fire extinguishers, exit signs and emergency lighting, and report anything that needs service.
• - Keep tools, supplies and the shop area organized and stocked.
• - Follow all safety rules, including ladder and lift safety, lockout/tagout and PPE; perform other duties as assigned.
• - Recommend process improvements for increased efficiency.
• - Firm understanding and compliance with company’s Good Manufacturing Practices and Safe Practices.
• - Display and promote company values (ASPIRE: Attitude, Safety, Passion, Integrity, Relationship, and Evolve).
• - Regular attendance.
• - Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• - Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor.
• - Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• - Highly motivated.
• - Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• - Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment.
• - Detail oriented.
• - Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• - Ability to work effectively across departmental teams.
• - Maintain professional technical knowledge.
• - Basic mechanical aptitude.
• - Basic troubleshooting skills on moderate equipment issues.
• - Basic computer literacy.
• - Intermediate level of knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite Products and ability to learn new systems quickly.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• - High school diploma or GED.
• - 2–5 years of handyman, building maintenance or facilities experience.
• - Strong general repair skills in carpentry, drywall, painting, and basic plumbing and electrical.
• - Skilled with hand and power tools, ladders and scissor lifts.
• - Able to manage your own work list and prioritize requests.
• - Basic computer skills for email and work requests.
• - Trade school coursework or certificate in a building trade.
• - Experience maintaining a commercial or industrial building.
• - Valid driver's license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Sit an average of 2-3 hours per day.

- Stand an average of 2-3 hours per day.

- Walk an average of 2-3 hours per day.

- Required Movements:

• - Bend/Stoop – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• - Squat – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• - Crawl – Rarely (1-2 times per day)
• - Climb – Rarely (1-2 times per day)
• - Reach above shoulder level – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• - Kneel – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• - Pushing – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)

- Weight Carried:

• - Up to 10 lbs – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• - 11-30 lbs – Rarely (1-2 times per day)

- Weight Lifted:

• - Up to 10 lbs – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• - 11-30 lbs – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• - 31-50 lbs – Frequently (5-24 times per day)

- Hands Used for Repetitive Action:

• - Simple/light grasping (both hands) – Frequently (5-24 times per hour)
• - Firm/strong grasping (both hands) – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• - Fine dexterity (both hands) – Frequently (5-24 times per hour)

- Job requires being around moving machinery and equipment.

- Job requires exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity.

- Job requires working at varying heights frequently.

- Job requires personal protective equipment.

- Personal Protective Equipment Required:

• - Slip resistant shoes.
• - Safety glasses when in required areas.
• - Earplugs for noise as necessary

- Potential Physical Exposures:

• - Noise