Facility Technician

Kids for the Future; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Brookshire, TX seeks a Facility Technician to maintain and operate building facilities and equipment, supporting factory and office operations. You will help with capital projects and maintenance, ensuring efficiency and reliability of support systems.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC related tasks, reading blueprints, using diagnostic tools, and collaborating with supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years of hands-on facility or industrial maintenance.
• At least 1 year operating forklifts in a warehouse, manufacturing, or facility.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles related to facility maintenance.
• English language proficiency and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair of facility infrastructure, offices, and manufacturing support areas.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair and replace lighting systems including LED fixtures.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting on facility equipment.
• Inspect, maintain and repair plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Maintain water filtration and treatment equipment for reliability and quality.
• Perform minor carpentry and relocate office/furniture as needed.
• Read and interpret drawings, manuals, and procedures to support repairs.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Document maintenance activities and keep logs up to date.
• Follow safety policies and LOTO procedures; support lean and 5S initiatives.

Skills

Read blueprints

LEAN awareness

Organizational skills

Work safety

English proficiency

Multitasking

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma

Technical training

Tools

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Forklift

Job description

• Location 2439 Discovery Hills Parkway,Brookshire, TX, 77423,United States
• Employee Type Full Time

Contact information

• Name Luis Silva

Description

The Facility Technician assists in the maintenance and operation of building facilities and equipment crucial to the factory and office operations. They will support ongoing capital projects and maintenance activities, focusing on ensuring the efficiency and reliability of the factory support systems.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform general maintenance and repair of facility infrastructure, office spaces, and manufacturing support areas, ensuring a safe, functional, and professional working environment.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and replace lighting systems, including LED fixtures, light tubes, ballasts, switches, controls, and electrical outlets.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs on facility equipment, including motors, receptacles, power circuits, sensors, and lighting systems.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair plumbing systems and fixtures, including faucets, toilets, urinals, valves, piping, drains, gauges, and water filtration systems.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot water filtration and water treatment equipment to ensure reliable operation and water quality.
• Perform minor carpentry (i.e. painting, drywall repair, patching, ceiling tile replacement).
• Assemble, install, repair, and relocate office and facility furniture, fixtures, shelving, workstations, doors, frames, locks, and related hardware.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of facility support equipment including chillers, air compressors, pumps, motors, exhaust fans, air handling units (AHUs), HVAC systems, and building utility systems.
• Execute preventive maintenance activities on facility equipment, including filter replacement, belt replacement, lubrication, oil changes, drain cleaning, equipment cleaning, operational checks, and documentation of maintenance activities.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly utility equipment inspections and complete operational checklists to monitor equipment health, and elevate issues as needed.
• Utilize diagnostic and testing instruments such as multimeters, clamp meters, pressure gauges, temperature meters to troubleshoot equipment and utility system issues.
• Support facility infrastructure upgrades, repairs, installations, and improvement projects.
• Perform basic welding, cutting, grinding, drilling, and fabrication activities to support facility repairs and maintenance projects.
• Operate equipment including forklifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and scissor lifts to perform maintenance and repair activities.
• Read and interpret architectural drawings, equipment manuals, technical specifications, and maintenance procedures to support repair and installation activities.
• Procure material from local suppliers and vendors as needed to support facility operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection logs, and work order documentation.
• Follow all company safety policies, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Support 5S, continuous improvement, and facility reliability initiatives.
• Provide support for after-hours emergencies and critical facility equipment issues as required.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other departments to support facility, warehouse, production, and operational needs.
• Perform other facility, maintenance, and operational duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on facility or industrial maintenance, building maintenance or similar
• Basic technical understanding of engineering principles and procedures related to facility maintenance.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating forklifts in a warehouse, manufacturing, or facility environment.
• Basic knowledge of workplace safety procedures and OSHA (or local safety) regulations.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical systems, utilities, and clean rooms is advantageous.
• Knowledge of regulatory, environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and procedures.
• Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Exposure to LEAN methodology concepts is beneficial.
• Proficiency in English language skills.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work in indoor/outdoor environments.

Preferences:

• Technical school, or vocational training in maintenance, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or related field preferred.