Maintenance Technician

FREQUENTIS Deutschland GmbH; Columbia, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Team-building activities

Job summary

Frequentis USA, Inc. in Maryland is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs across office and warehouse spaces.

You will manage work orders, coordinate external contractors, assist with relocations, monitor safety, and maintain inventory while ensuring a clean, safe, and presentable environment. This role requires hands-on skills with tools, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work independently with minimal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of facilities maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of painting, drywall, and general building maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic computer skills for work orders and recordkeeping.
• Ability to troubleshoot independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of building systems, equipment, and facilities.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks to ensure safe operation.
• Troubleshoot minor repairs to drywall, doors, locks, and fixtures.
• Respond to and resolve maintenance requests and work orders promptly.
• Assemble, install, move, and repair office furniture and equipment.
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors and service providers.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Independent work

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Work order software

Job description

Maryland, Columbia FREQUENTIS USA, Inc. From now on

Frequentis USA Inc. is dedicated to creating a safer world. With over 75 years of experience, Frequentis understands controllers in safety critical situations encounter new challenges daily. Our mission is to develop and market highly reliable, optimized, custom-tailored, and user centric communication and information systems for mission critical solutions. As an industry leader in voice communication data information systems, we create a safer world through integration, digitalization, and automation while maintaining world class safety standards. We proudly serve many U.S. government agencies including the FAA, DoD, and NASA. Safety as our number one priority pushes us to constantly learn about the ever-changing needs in safety critical environments to deliver innovative solutions.

Key Tasks

• Perform routine inspections of building systems, equipment, and facilities.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks to ensure safe and efficient facility operations.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs involving drywall, painting, doors, locks, and fixtures.
• Respond to and resolve maintenance requests and work orders in a timely manner.
• Assemble, install, move, and repair office furniture, workstations, and equipment.
• Support office relocations, space reconfigurations, and workstation setups.
• Monitor facility conditions and identify maintenance needs before they become larger issues.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure facilities are clean, functional, safe, and presentable at all times.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and completed work.
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Assist with HVAC monitoring and coordinate specialized repairs as needed.
• Support facility projects, renovations, and office improvement initiatives.
• Conduct safety inspections and help ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Assist with emergency preparedness, business continuity, and after-hours facility support when required.
• Support grounds maintenance and seasonal facility needs.
• Assist with receiving, transporting, and setting up equipment and supplies.
• Participate in budget tracking and procurement of maintenance‑related materials and services.
• Provide general support for facility‑related administrative tasks and special projects.
• Supports maintenance task for company fleet
• Supports set up for company events
• Supports warehouse tasks

Key Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, handyman services, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of basic painting, drywall, and general building maintenance.
• Experience using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues independently.
• Basic computer skills for work order management, email, and recordkeeping.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial office or corporate environment.
• OSHA safety training or other safety‑related certifications.
• Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Experience supporting office moves, furniture installations, and workspace reconfigurations.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent customer service orientation and responsiveness.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Reliability, accountability, and professionalism.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, and management.
• Commitment to workplace safety and compliance.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate maintenance equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions when required.
• Ability to respond to facility emergencies outside normal working hours, as needed.
• Frequent movement throughout office, warehouse, and building environments.
• Visual and manual dexterity sufficient to inspect, repair, and maintain building systems and equipment.

Our Values

Frequentis USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Around 2,100 employees are committed to creating a safer world with their innovative strength and technology orientation. Our culture is based on a working environment characterized by fairness and trust, mutual respect and appreciation. As an international company, we value this diversity and recruit regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion. We value fair and good working conditions, an optimum work-life-balance and offer all our employees equal development opportunities. In doing so, we focus on long-term working relationships in order to keep the valuable know-how of our employees stable.

Benefits

We are committed to supporting our mission through the following employee benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Competitive 401(k) Plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Employee Life Insurance & AD&D
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous holidays, including a full week off from December 25 to January 1
• PTO that scales with tenure and sick leave
• Company-sponsored team-building activities to boost morale and productivity.

At Frequentis we don’t just create innovations, we create a kind of wonder to make the world a safer place.