Description Summary The Facilities Assistant reports directly to the Facilities Manager and supports the day-to-day operations of the facility. This role works closely with various departments to perform preventative maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting of all facility equipment. Primary Responsibilities • Perform skilled maintenance in the following areas: carpentry, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC; pneumatic and digital controls. • Assist with the installation, inspection, repair, troubleshooting and daily maintenance of buildings, infrastructures, and facility equipment. • Monitor facility systems for potential problems (or existing problems) and formulates solutions utilizing blueprints, schematics, or parts catalogs as necessary. • Perform effective emergency maintenance as required, on call and after hours may be required. • Carries out preventive maintenance to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed rated life. • Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment. • Assist the facilities team/manager with any needed tasks. Requirements Knowledge and Skills • Ability to use hand tools and power tools. • Basic knowledge in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Basic knowledge of building automation systems and HVAC equipment including troubleshooting. • Basic knowledge of Fire Life Safety equipment. Requirements • Minimum of high school diploma or general equivalency degree required. • 3-4 years of related field experience within a production facility, building operations and maintenance in a commercial setting preferred. • Basic mechanical aptitude and maintenance skills. • Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding. • Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables. • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. • Must be comfortable working at heights, including on rooftops and elevated work areas.