General Maintenance Worker

Solvita; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and 401k

On‑Demand Pay

PTO up to 5 weeks

Employee committees & community impact

Job summary

Solvita is seeking a General Maintenance Worker to support facility operations on the second shift. You will maintain building systems, perform room set-ups, inspections, and preventive maintenance to keep spaces safe, organized, and functional.

The role requires a high school diploma and offers opportunities to work in a regulated environment with potential healthcare or cleanroom experience; valid driver’s license and on-call availability are needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• General maintenance or facilities experience preferred.
• Experience in a regulated, healthcare, laboratory, or cleanroom environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and preventive tasks across facilities.
• Set up rooms and assist with visiting contractors.
• Document maintenance activities accurately and follow procedures.
• Support pickup, delivery, and organization of maintenance materials.

Skills

General maintenance

Basic computer proficiency

Safety awareness

Compliance awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The General Maintenance Worker supports facility operations by performing routine maintenance, room set‑ups, building inspections, and preventive maintenance tasks. This position helps ensure that the building, equipment, and workspaces are maintained in a safe, organized, and functional condition. The role also requires accurate documentation of maintenance activities and the ability to follow established procedures while supporting daily operational needs, including assisting with the pickup, delivery, and organization of maintenance materials and supplies as directed and providing basic support to visiting contractors.

Second Shift: Monday - Friday, 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous general maintenance or facilities experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience in a regulated, healthcare, laboratory, or cleanroom environment preferred
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred
• Basic computer proficiency preferred

Work Environment and Physical Activities:

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and work in varying physical positions as required by job duties.
• Perform assigned maintenance activities in a variety of environments, including indoor spaces (offices, mechanical rooms, laboratories, cleanroom, or controlled environments) and outdoor areas, with exposure to seasonal weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, or snow, as operational needs require.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull tools, equipment, and materials up to and occasionally exceeding 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow cleanroom or facility entry requirements as applicable.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Licenses and other requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet driver insurability standards as established by the organization's insurer.
• Must be available to participate in an on-call rotation for emergency maintenance services as required.
• Must be available to work occasional evenings or weekends, including up to one Saturday night per month, as scheduled.

We offer:

• A highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match.
• On-Demand Pay - Reduce financial stress with on-demand pay access to your earned pay.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) - up to 5 weeks in your first year!
• Opportunities to participate in recreational activities, join various employee committees and give back to the community.