Maintenance & Facilities Technician

Digifabshop; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Digifabshop in Albany, NY seeks a proactive Maintenance & Facilities Technician to support our production environment by ensuring equipment reliability and safe facility operations. This role is responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment and building systems, managing maintenance resources, and partnering with production teams to minimize downtime and keep operations on track.

This onsite, full-time role requires working Monday-Thursday 8 am–5 pm and Friday 8 am–2:30 pm,

Qualifications

• ERP experience preferred.
• Ability to read technical, architectural, or shop drawings.
• Knowledge of fabrication materials and hardware.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with focus on quality and efficiency.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams, and digital tools.
• Safety-conscious with knowledge of proper material handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment issues efficiently.
• Maintain accurate service records and equipment performance data.
• Collaborate with production to prioritize and resolve urgent repairs.
• Coordinate with vendors for specialized repairs and parts.
• Procure non-standard maintenance supplies as needed.
• Maintain facility systems including HVAC, utilities, lighting, plumbing, and fire protection.
• Perform routine inspections and address maintenance or safety concerns.
• Coordinate external contractors for major repairs and upgrades.
• Ensure proper waste disposal and environmental compliance.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspaces.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage maintenance inventory, tools, and spare parts.
• Work within budget and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Anticipate production needs and resolve potential delays.
• Support equipment installations and continuous improvement efforts.
• Enforce OSHA standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies.
• Maintain a safe work environment and address hazards immediately.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the team.
• Participate in safety audits and implement corrective actions.

Skills

ERP experience

Technical drawings

Fabrication materials

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office & digital tools

Safety awareness

Job description

Hours: (full-time, 40hrs/wk) M-Th, 8 am – 5 pm | Fr, 8 am – 2:30 pm(regular OT expected included weekends as needed)
Location:This position is located in Albany, NY – onsite work is required
Status:Hourly, Non-exempt
Pay Range:$30- $41 Compensation based on Experience
Maintenance & Facilities Technician

Role Summary

We are seeking a proactive, hands-on Maintenance & Facilities Technician to support our production environment by ensuring equipment reliability and facility operations run smoothly and safely. This role is responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment and building systems, managing maintenance resources, and partnering with production teams to minimize downtime and keep operations on track.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment & Machinery

• Lead and execute preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment issues efficiently.
• Maintain accurate service records and equipment performance data.
• Collaborate with production to prioritize and resolve urgent repairs.
• Coordinate with vendors for specialized repairs and parts.
• Procure non-standard maintenance supplies as needed.

Facilities Management

• Maintain facility systems including HVAC, utilities, lighting, plumbing, and fire protection.
• Perform routine inspections and address maintenance or safety concerns.
• Coordinate external contractors for major repairs and upgrades.
• Ensure proper waste disposal and environmental compliance.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspaces.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.

Resource & Operations Support

• Manage maintenance inventory, tools, and spare parts.
• Work within budget and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Anticipate production needs and resolve potential delays.
• Support equipment installations and continuous improvement efforts.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies.
• Maintain a safe work environment and address hazards immediately.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the team.
• Participate in safety audits and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• ERP experience preferred (training available).
• Ability to read technical, architectural, or shop drawings.
• Knowledge of fabrication materials and hardware.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and efficiency.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams, and digital tools.
• Safety-conscious with knowledge of proper material handling practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 2 hours at a time).
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs regularly.
• Good visual acuity and manual dexterity.

Work Environment

• Industrial/manufacturing setting with exposure to moving machinery, noise, dust, and fumes.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) on the production floor.

AboutDigifabshop& CWK Associates

Digifabshop& CWK Associates are pioneering firms at the forefront ofdigitally intensive custom architectural fabrication. We specialize in bringing one-of-a-kind projects to life, embracing complexgeometric, fabrication, and logistical challenges to create what has never been built before. Our workleveragesadvanced algorithms and robotics to create structures with precision and efficiency. See our groundbreaking work on our websites.

Digifabshop is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital or domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, prior arrest or conviction record, pregnancy or related conditions, known relation or association with any member of a protected class, or any other protected class, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law. Digifabshop will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.