Facility Maintenance Technician

CANPACK Group; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CANPACK Group is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician to perform day-to-day maintenance and basic repair activities across buildings, utilities, and facility infrastructure. You will provide hands-on technical support for minor repairs and support small investment and renovation tasks in line with CANPACK Core Values.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in facility maintenance, with vocational or technical education and familiarity with building systems, electrical, and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical secondary education in maintenance, construction, electrical or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in facility maintenance, building maintenance, technical services, or similar role.
• Experience in industrial or production environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular checks and basic monitoring of buildings and facility installations to support safe daily operations.
• Carry out routine maintenance activities and inspections according to procedures.
• Follow safety and regulatory requirements; keep technical records up to date.
• Support external inspectors and service providers during audits with access and documentation.
• Identify and report issues; assist with corrective or preventive actions as instructed.

Skills

Building maintenance

Hand tools

Reading technical docs

MS Office

SAP

AutoCAD

HSE standards

Documentation

Education

Vocational/technical secondary education in maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

SAP

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Job Title

Facility Maintenance Technician

Department

Maintenance

Reports To (Title)

Maintenance Manager / Facility Maintenance Manager (if applicable)

Job Purpose

Responsible for carrying out day‑to‑day maintenance and basic repair activities related to buildings, utilities, and facility infrastructure to ensure safe, clean, and operational plant conditions. Provides hands‑on technical support for minor maintenance, renovation, and repair works, supports the execution of small investment and facility tasks, and follows internal procedures and applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

Duties and Tasks (To be performed in full alignment with CANPACK Core Values: Respect, Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Quality, and Innovation)

• Perform regular checks and basic monitoring of the technical condition of buildings, infrastructure, and facility installations to support safe and reliable daily plant operations.
• Carry out routine maintenance activities and support scheduled technical inspections related to buildings and facility infrastructure, in line with defined procedures and instructions.
• Follow legal, safety, and internal requirements by supporting mandatory inspections and keeping assigned technical records and documentation up to date.
• Support external inspection bodies and service providers during audits and inspections by providing access, basic technical assistance, and required documentation.
• Identify and report technical issues, damages, and risks related to facility infrastructure, and support corrective or preventive actions as instructed.
• Perform minor repair, maintenance, and renovation works within the plant or support external contractors during such works, ensuring safety and adherence to instructions.
• Assist with facility maintenance and renovation tasks, including preventive and corrective activities related to buildings, installations, and infrastructure.
• Operate and monitor basic facility utilities and systems (such as electricity, water, gas, HVAC, compressed air, and other utilities) according to instructions, reporting any irregularities or failures.
• Support basic cost awareness activities by using materials, utilities, and equipment responsibly and reporting abnormalities or losses.
• Cooperate with Production, Maintenance, HSE, and other plant departments to support smooth daily operations and facility‑related activities.
• Perform cleaning, housekeeping, and general facility upkeep tasks to maintain safe, orderly, and compliant working conditions (if applicable to the role).

Required Qualifications Indicate the minimum recruitment specification, the ideal person specification, the preferred minimum qualifications and skills required for full satisfactory job performance and to meet expectations

Qualifications and Education Include any specialized education and qualifications needed to be able to do the job.

Work Experience Clarify the minimum years of total work experience and other relevant work experience required to be able to perform the job

Vocational or technical secondary education (maintenance, construction, electrical or related field) 1–3 years of experience in facility maintenance, building maintenance, technical services, or similar role Experience in industrial or production environment is an advantage

Skills Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of building infrastructure and maintenance processes
• Ability to use hand tools and basic maintenance equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation
• Basic knowledge of MS Office; knowledge of SAP, AutoCAD, or MS Project is an advantage
• General understanding of reporting, documentation, and technical processes
• Awareness of Integrated Management Systems and WCM standards is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance and facility infrastructure
• Basic understanding of utilities and technical installations (e.g. gas, ventilation, fire protection systems)
• Knowledge of maintenance tools, equipment, and basic repair techniques
• Basic understanding of technical documentation and drawings
• Awareness of maintenance processes and facility operations in an industrial environment
• Basic knowledge of workplace safety rules, HSE standards, and environmental regulations
• General understanding of reporting, documentation, and record-keeping processes
• Awareness of Integrated Management Systems and WCM standards is an advantage

Training

Include any specific training (both internal and external) needed to do the job.

The employee may be required to complete additional training as directed by the Company, in response to operational, quality and/or safety needs, or to meet other business requirements.

Language

Include the level of required language needed to do the job.

Work Independence / Supervision Level

Moderate/General: The employee performs a variety of routine tasks within established procedures and receives detailed instructions on new tasks.

Communication and Working Relationships

Include the communications that are within the position’s holder responsibilities. (e.g., Internally can communicate with all departments, externally can communicate with suppliers’ service providers, customers, governmental entities) The role requires cooperation with internal plant teams and supporting external service providers during facility‑related maintenance activities, in line with safety and operational requirements.

Decisions Impacted by This Position

Carry out routine facility maintenance and minor repair works within the plant to support safe and continuous daily operations. Assist and support external contractors and service providers during maintenance, repair, or renovation works, following instructions provided by the supervisor. Perform assigned maintenance and repair tasks and report identified issues, defects, or improvement needs to the responsible supervisor. Follow technical, safety, and regulatory requirements related to buildings, infrastructure, and utilities, and report any non‑compliance or safety concerns. Support basic cost awareness and efficiency efforts by using materials, tools, and utilities responsibly and reporting abnormal usage or damages.

CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.

At CANPACK Group, our success is based on employees' success. Our ability to grow and to be the supplier of choice for our clients is based on building the strongest team possible. If you are driven by bold and ambitious goal you have what it takes to become a successful member of the CANPACK team! CANPACK has a strong foundation built on close customer relationships, quality excellence and a unique culture and values.

Founded 30 years ago, CANPACK has grown to become one of the leading global players on the international packaging market.

We are dedicated to providing our clients with environmentally friendly, modern packaging solutions on time and wherever needed and are looking for forward-thinking, flexible and engaged people to develop with us as we pursue our growth strategy.

CANPACK produces a wide range of aluminum beverage cans, glass bottles, metal closures and containers for food and chemical industries.

We operate 29 production sites in 19 countries around the world and sell our products to over 100.

With sustainability and corporate social responsibility being an important part of the Groups DNA, CANPACK actively supports initiatives dedicated to environmental protection and local communities.

Visit CANPACK website to learn more.