Magnolia Building Maint Tech

Milliken and Company; Blacksburg (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken and Company is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician at the Magnolia site in Blacksburg, SC. You will service and maintain plant equipment, including fire systems, and coordinate with outside contractors to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong problem-solving, mechanical skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• Must work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of fire suppression and alarm systems.
• Experience with industrial plumbing and equipment maintenance.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and operate motorized equipment.
• Ability to work with outside contractors and maintenance teams.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety consciousness and participate in safety processes.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, inspections and audits of building maintenance equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of building equipment.
• Read and interpret manuals and work orders to service equipment.
• Assist other engineering associates to keep production machinery in working order.
• Inform management of potential problems and risks.
• Collaborate with vendors and production staff to repair issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Analytical skills

Industrial plumbing

Industrial fan maintenance

Chiller maintenance

Cooling tower maintenance

Fire suppression systems

Fire alarm testing

Confined space procedures

Roof inspections

Fabrication

Carpentry

Team communication

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Operate forklifts

Tools

Forklifts

Tuggers

Scissor lift

Boom lift

Job description

Magnolia Building Maint Tech

Date: Sep 5, 2026

Location: Blacksburg, SC, US, 29702

Company: Milliken and Company

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn .

Job Title: Building Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:

This position is located at the Milliken - Magnolia site in Blacksburg, SC. The Technician reports to the Building Maintenance Engineer. This position is responsible for working safely to provide expedient service to the facility’s equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and quality performance involved with manufacturing and processing our products. The position requires the ability to service and maintain the plants fire systems to include but not limited to sprinkler systems, fire pumps, FM200, and dry powered suppression systems and devises. The position requires the ability to work with outside contractors and to learn and use the outside contractor permitting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a high level of safety consciousness and fully participate in the Milliken Safety Process
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Maintain plant facilities to include restrooms
• Provide scheduled maintenance repairs, inspections and audits of building maintenance equipment and maintain records as required.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of building maintenance equipment
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required equipment service
• Assist other engineering associates to perform work as required to keep production machinery and auxiliary equipment in working order
• Inform appropriate management and maintenance/production associates of potential mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved
• Assist other maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting
• Other duties as requested by management

The successful candidate will demonstrate skills in the following:

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Industrial plumbing
• Industrial fan maintenance
• Plant chiller and cooling tower maintenance
• Fire suppression systems
• Fire alarm systems and testing
• Knowledge of confined space procedures
• Roof Inspections and maintenance
• Fabrication and Carpentry skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Able to work well with various groups of people such as vendors, customers, Milliken associates whether individually or in a team environment
• Able to work well and communicate with production associates in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting
• Able to lift and move objects of 50 pounds and be capable of using motorized equipment (fork trucks, tuggers, scissor lift and articulating boom lift, etc.)
• Ability to work from heights

Pay Rate: 22.55-25.02

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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