Maintenance Mechanic – Facilities

Accentuate Staffing; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Accentuate Staffing has partnered with an established manufacturing and operations-focused organization to hire a Maintenance Mechanic - Facilities. You will support upkeep, preventive maintenance, and reliability of building systems, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment to enable smooth daily operations.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in commercial/industrial facilities with a broad mechanical skillset including building systems, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and basic

Qualifications

• 3+ years of facility, commercial, industrial, or building maintenance in a manufacturing or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance and repairs including carpentry, painting, drywall, plumbing, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance of HVAC, ventilation, climate-control, and building infrastructure.
• Support facility safety initiatives by inspecting equipment, monitoring standards, and maintaining a safe environment.
• Maintain and repair auxiliary facility equipment, tools, and support systems.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors and assist with office/workspace modifications.

Skills

Building maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety awareness

Documentation management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school / vocational certification preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Accentuate Staffing has partnered with an established manufacturing and operations-focused organization seeking a Maintenance Mechanic - Facilities to support the upkeep and reliability of its building systems and overall facility environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring employees work in a safe, functional, and well-maintained facility while supporting daily business operations through preventive maintenance and infrastructure improvements. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience maintaining commercial or industrial facilities and possess a broad mechanical skillset that includes building systems, HVAC support, plumbing, carpentry, and basic electrical troubleshooting. This individual will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinate with contractors when needed, maintain facility records, and contribute to workplace safety and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance and repairs, including carpentry, painting, drywall work, plumbing repairs, and basic electrical troubleshooting throughout the facility.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance of HVAC, ventilation, climate-control, and other building infrastructure systems.
• Support facility safety initiatives by inspecting safety equipment, monitoring compliance standards, and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Maintain and repair auxiliary facility equipment, tools, and support systems used throughout the operation.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors, assist with office and workspace modifications, and support facility improvement projects.
• Manage maintenance documentation, work orders, parts inventory, and safely operate material-handling and lifting equipment as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; trade school training, vocational certification, or related technical education preferred.
• 3+ years of experience performing facility, commercial, industrial, or building maintenance in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing, carpentry, building maintenance practices, and basic electrical systems.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and read maintenance manuals, diagrams, or facility schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to safety and detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work from ladders or elevated platforms, and obtain equipment operation certifications as required.