Facility Maintenance Tech

FedEx Freight; North Arlington (NJ); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) eligibility after 1 month

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a facility maintenance specialist to keep the service center, shop, grounds, and dock area in top condition. You will coordinate with vendors and internal teams to schedule repairs, perform routine maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety codes and company policies.

This role may involve outdoor work and occasional travel to other centers. The candidate should have a high school diploma and basic electrical, carpentry and plumbing knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, carpentry and plumbing skills.
• Strong ability to follow instructions and work solo or as part of a team.
• Basic written and verbal communication; PC experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair the service center facility, shop, grounds and dock area.
• Ensure compliance with all standards and codes so inspections pass.
• Coordinate with service center personnel for facility maintenance needs.
• Schedule and oversee vendor repairs; review scopes of work.
• Coordinate in-house and third‑party repairs with the Facility Maintenance team.
• Adhere to laws, regulations, and company policies; perform other duties as required.

Skills

Electrical

Carpentry

Plumbing

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Communication

Maintenance software

PC skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: $26.97/hour

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is to provide a safe work environment by performing facility maintenance and repairs and providing oversight and coordination of vendor repairs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain and repair service center facility, shop, grounds and dock area.
• Ensure compliance with all company standards and state and local fire and safety code requirements so the facility passes all inspections.
• Act as a liaison and central point of contact for service center personnel for all facility maintenance needs.
• Complete weekly facility, yard, and fence walks to assess for repairs or preventative maintenance and repair as needed: drywall, painting, basic plumbing and electrical, lighting and pothole repairs; basic preventative maintenance, including but not limited to HVAC, EODs/levelers, dock/shop doors, fences, gates, etc.
• Drain drip drums and visually monitor the Fire Sprinkler System.
• Repair or replace dock doors and EOD/levelers/bumpers; repair pallet jacks.
• Proactively apply ice melt to sidewalks and stairs, and perform snow removal and landscaping, if applicable.
• Schedule all work with vendors, provide oversight on repairs, review Facility Services Agreements (FSA) scopes of work and ensure work is completed in a timely manner.
• Work closely with the Facility Maintenance team to coordinate in-house and 3rd-party repairs to the facility and advise the team of any service/performance issues or delays.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, carpentry and plumbing skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Must be able to work alone or as a team member.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, vendors, etc.).
• PC experience and ability to use maintenance software programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to noise and vibration.
• Exposure to dust and diesel fumes.
• Exposure to hazardous materials shipped and packaged under DOT regulations.
• Exposure to all weather types when working outdoors.
• Hours may vary due to operational need.
• Travel to other centers may be required.

PAY

Hourly: $26.97 - $26.97

BENEFITS

Regular full & part-time employees (who complete 91 days of employment and work a minimum average of 12 hours per week) are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and/or vision coverage, tuition reimbursement. Full/part-time employees who are age 21 are eligible for 401(k) after one month of employment.

FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at [e-mail].