Facilities/Preventative Maintenance Technician

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

flexible spending and health savings

life insurance

ADD

disability

retirement

paid vacation/time off

educational assistance

infertility assistance

paid parental leave

adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Leominster, MA is seeking a maintenance technician responsible for keeping buildings, systems, and grounds safe, clean, and fully operational through preventive maintenance, inspections, and repair work. The role requires diagnosing issues in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, with independent workdays and coordination with external contractors as needed.

The position is a daytime, Monday–Friday role from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in industrial, construction, manufacturing, or related fields.
• Experience with hand tools and power tools.
• Experience operating heavy equipment/machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, drywall, painting, lighting, and furniture as needed.
• Perform general cleaning, floor maintenance, and trash removal, especially during events.
• Ensure compliance with EH&S standards.
• Coordinate with external contractors for specialized repairs.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Heavy equipment operation

Industrial/manufacturing experience

Tools

Other maintenance tools

Job description

Your Job

Responsible for ensuring buildings, equipment, and grounds remain safe, clean, and fully operational through preventive maintenance, inspections, and repair activities. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as performing painting, cleaning, and general maintenance tasks. The role requires strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve facility‑related issues efficiently. This individual will work independently throughout the day and collaborate with external contractors as needed to support maintenance projects and facility improvements.

The position is a day shift role, typically working Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This pay for this position is $28 per hour and up, based on experience.

Our Team

If you enjoy working in a team environment, are detail-oriented and safety-focused, then this may be the job for you! Overtime is available for Operators based on business demand. There are also opportunities for promotion and career advancement.

Employees may be assigned to various departments throughout the facility.

• Work in a hot, humid, dusty, and cold environment
• Perform work in an outdoor environment, exposing one to the elements
• Perform tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs., walking, stooping, standing, repetitively pushing and/or pulling
• Climb stairs and work on roofs

What You Will Do

• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) to ensure safety and efficiency
• Fix minor electrical issues, plumbing, drywall, painting, lighting, and furniture repairs
• Perform general cleaning, floor maintenance, and trash removal, particularly during events
• Ensure work is compliant with all EH&S Performance Standards
• Coordinate with external contractors for specialized repairs

Who You Are

• 2 or more years of experience working in industrial, construction, manufacturing, or relevant fields
• Experience with hand tools and power tools
• Experience operating heavy equipment/machinery

What Will Put You Ahead

• Understanding of HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, and building mechanics.
• HVAC Preventative Maintenance experience (filter change, coil cleaning)
• 5 or more years of experience working in an industrial setting
• Experience with general site safety
• Experience directing and managing sub-contractors
• OSHA Certification

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper‑based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia‑Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• may also include infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.