Facilities Maintenance Technician

Description

Orion Industries is a world class aerospace manufacturing company and a leading model for social enterprise, strengthening our community so that every individual has an opportunity to access a career. We offer hope and create paths to employment through building esteem, mentoring, training, education, community services and successful businesses. Every day we know we are part of something important, revealing the potential in every person, and uplifting people experiencing barriers to employment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Respond to basic work orders (e.g., fixing leaky faucets, unclogging drains, patching drywall, painting walls, and adjusting door hinges).
• Assist with routine maintenance on electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC systems.
• Change light bulbs, air filters, and ceiling tiles.
• Conduct routine checks of building doors, windows, hallways, and common areas to spot safety hazards.
• Follow safety protocols, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures, and proper chemical handling guidelines.
• Set up and tear down furniture, equipment, or rooms for meetings and special events. 
• Clean, sweep, mop, or vacuum floors, break rooms, and restrooms; empty waste bins and manage compactors.
• Conduct minor landscaping duties as necessary.
• Organize maintenance rooms, track tool inventories, and restock supplies.
• Log completed tasks or enter data into Preventative Maintenance module in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Coordinate with outside vendors or pick up replacement parts as needed.
• Acts as a mentor to participants going through the training program gaining skills in the custodial vocational training program.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) with a percentage company-match contribution
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Other amazing optional benefits

Wage Range:

The pay range for this role considers several factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, education, and other business needs.

ITAR – US Person Status:

Due to Orion Industries’ participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A “US Person” can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings

• Orion Industries is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required, including for the presence of marijuana and cannabis metabolites, due to the safety-sensitive nature of our business. Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

EEO/DEI Statement: 

Orion Industries commits to cultivating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invite employees, participants in our services, vendors, and customers to bring their authentic selves to every interaction. We seek to represent the communities we serve. We aspire to see and value people across the spectrums of age, ability, gender, race, sexual orientation, perspectives, and other visible and invisible differences. We strive to include equitable practices at the center of our daily work and believe our organization is stronger for it.

Orion Industries provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Requirements

Skills:

• Working knowledge of basic hand and power tools (drills, saws, multimeters, wrenches).
• Familiarity with basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical principles.
• Ability to read work orders, safety guidelines, and basic blueprints.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products as well as general computer skills.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in general maintenance, trade work, or janitorial services (manufacturing/industrial settings preferred).
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (frequently required for parts runs or multi-site travel).
• Forklift certification preferred or ability to become forklift certified.
• Ability to pass a background check, as well as a drug screen which includes testing for the presence of marijuana.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• The physical requirements/work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to reach, manipulate, handle, and hold material
• Frequent use of vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and spatial relationship
• Frequent use of hearing ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
• Frequent use of speaking ability to express or exchange ideas, communicate detailed information, or convey instruction
• Frequent lifting of 20 to 30 pounds, with occasional lifting to 50 pounds
• Frequent exposure to manufacturing shop floor, requiring use of Safety Glasses
• Frequent exposure to excess noise levels, necessitating the use of Hearing Protection