Facility Technician

Waaree Solar Americas; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Waaree Solar Americas is hiring a Facility Technician to support maintenance and operations for our Brookshire, TX facilities. You will help maintain building systems, assist in capital projects, and ensure reliable factory support infrastructure.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience and basic electrical/plumbing skills. You will perform lighting/electrical work, inspect HVAC and support equipment, and maintain logs and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on facility or industrial maintenance experience.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles related to facility maintenance.
• At least 1 year forklift operation in a warehouse or facility environment.
• Basic knowledge of safety procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Familiarity with mechanical/electrical systems and clean rooms is a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and procedures.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair of facility infrastructure and office spaces.
• Install and troubleshoot lighting systems, including LED fixtures and switches.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting on facility equipment and circuits.
• Inspect and repair plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Maintain water filtration and treatment equipment for reliability.
• Carry out minor carpentry and assembly of furniture and fixtures.
• Inspect facility support equipment like HVAC, chillers, pumps, and AHUs.
• Document maintenance activities and maintain accurate logs.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment to perform maintenance tasks.
• Read architectural drawings and equipment manuals to support work.

Skills

Forklift operation

Facility maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

English proficiency

Safety procedures

Lean awareness

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Multimeter

Clamp meter

Temperature meter

Pressure gauge

Job 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.

• 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.