BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

Deferred repairs in a commercial facility compound fast: a failed HVAC unit disrupts an entire floor, a leaking drain becomes a liability claim, and a missed inspection record can void a regulatory certificate of occupancy. The Building Maintenance Technician is the frontline responder who keeps these outcomes from materializing. Working across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems within multi-tenant or corporate properties, this role operates under the direct oversight of a Building Engineer and owns both the corrective work-order queue and the preventive maintenance schedule. Few other trades roles carry equal weight in OSHA documentation accountability.

As the Building Maintenance Technician, you preserve the operational integrity of commercial facility systems, from HVAC and electrical distribution to plumbing and fire-safety infrastructure, while maintaining the compliance records that govern property operations. You work within a facilities team, reporting to a Building Engineer or Facilities Manager, and serve as the primary point of contact for vendor escorts, tenant service requests, and after-hours emergency response.

Career Impact: Hands-on experience managing CMMS-tracked corrective and preventive work orders across complex commercial systems builds the multi-trade competency that distinguishes candidates for Building Engineer and Facilities Manager advancement.

Business Impact: Tenants and building ownership depend on this role to meet service-level agreements and pass government regulatory inspections - lapses in either directly affect lease retention and property liability exposure.

Growth Opportunity: The scope of commercial facilities maintenance, including spanning HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, and carpentry, positions technicians to pursue licensed trade certifications or move into facilities supervisory roles within three to five years.

• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems to sustain building performance standards.
• Document all completed work orders, equipment service histories, and inspection findings within the facility's CMMS platform.
• Inspect building envelope components - windows, walls, roofing, and drainage systems - and execute repairs to prevent escalating structural or safety issues.
• Coordinate and escort third-party vendors on-site, ensuring minimal disruption to tenant operations and adherence to building safety protocols.
• Respond to emergency work orders including water leaks, power loss, blocked drainage, and unsafe facility conditions outside standard business hours.
• Maintain accurate government and regulatory inspection records and forward required copies to the facilities management office.
• Identify equipment trends or conditions that may compromise safety or building operations and report findings to the Building Engineer for corrective direction.

• Bachelor's degree in a facilities-related field or equivalent work experience; high school diploma or GED accepted with sufficient trade training.
• 2 or more years of building maintenance experience in a commercial or corporate facility setting, with demonstrated exposure to multiple trade disciplines.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems sufficient to perform diagnostic troubleshooting and minor repairs independently.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, work instructions, and technical drawings relevant to building systems.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements, including PPE compliance, hazardous material handling, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Availability for rotational on-call coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to address facility emergencies.
• Physical capability to climb ladders, lift to 50 lbs, work in confined spaces, and perform tasks in all weather conditions.

• Experience operating a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage work orders, asset histories, and PM scheduling.
• Vocational certification or trade school completion in a discipline such as HVAC, electrical, or general building maintenance.
• Prior experience in a multi-tenant commercial property or facilities services environment with vendor coordination responsibilities.
• Forklift certification or demonstrated experience with heavy equipment relevant to facilities operations.

• Work order completion rate, measured against the assigned SLA for corrective and preventive tasks each week.
• PM schedule adherence percentage, reflecting how consistently planned maintenance tasks are completed on time.
• Mean time to resolution for emergency work orders, tracking how quickly after-hours incidents are closed.
• Inspection record compliance rate, measuring completeness of regulatory documentation submitted to the facilities office.
• Vendor coordination incidents, tracking disruptions to tenant operations caused by on-site contractor activities.
• Typical tools: CMMS platforms (commonly Maximo or Facilities Dude); building management systems (commonly Niagara or equivalent).

• Base Salary Range: $42,000 - $62,000 annually, depending on trade depth and market
• Bonus: Occasional project or performance bonuses; not standard at this level
• Equity: Not typically offered for this role
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision; employer contribution varies by company size
• PTO: 10 to 15 days annually plus standard holidays; on-call may apply
• Common Perks: Uniforms or PPE stipend, tool allowance, trade certification reimbursement

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Successful completion of a background check and, where applicable, a drug screening is required as a condition of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request throughout the hiring process. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

The Building Maintenance Technician owns the physical upkeep of the property by performing interior and exterior repairs, preventative maintenance on building systems, and emergency service call response. Working alongside subcontractors and reporting through a facilities management structure, this role ensures safe, functional, and compliant building operations across manufacturing or food plant environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the physical integrity of the building through general maintenance and upkeep of the property.
• Carry out interior and exterior maintenance tasks, including minor repairs to doors, windows, and locks.
• Perform minor domestic plumbing and electrical work as needed.
• Respond to daily service calls.
• Perform preventative and regular maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Implement equipment safety improvements and regulate or install small equipment.
• Maintain a clean shop floor and work area.
• Welcome subcontractors and communicate company safety instructions.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma plus trade training or certificate in general building maintenance.
• 2 years of experience in a building maintenance role, ideally with manufacturing or food plant exposure.
• Proven mechanical skills with ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair building systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies including PPE requirements and working at heights.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Effective communication skills for data relay, feedback, and clarification.
• Available for shift work, on-call standby, and emergency callouts.
• Self-directed with ability to make decisions and solve problems independently.

Embedded within a tenant facilities team, the Building Maintenance Technician delivers corrective and preventive maintenance across lab and office environments, covering client-owned mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Working closely with building ownership and coordinating vendors, this role preserves the function and aesthetics of the tenant space and ensures all service work is completed within established agreement timelines.

Core Functions

• Represent the client when working with building ownership on base building systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair client-owned mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in lab and office environments.
• Coordinate and escort vendors to ensure minimal impact and downtime.
• Perform and document building rounds to verify equipment and systems meet specifications.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance work per the client-owned work order system.
• Assist in updating job plans and maintenance frequencies for client-owned equipment.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma required.
• Prior experience in lab system maintenance, HVAC, and general mechanical maintenance.
• Knowledge of carpentry, lighting, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing sufficient for non-trade repairs.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system for work orders, PM scheduling, and asset management.
• Ability to read schematics, job instructions, and general correspondence.
• Available for a rotational on-call schedule.

Reporting to a facilities supervisor, the Building Maintenance Technician shapes the safety and appearance of commercial spaces by performing plumbing repairs, roofing maintenance, locksmith work, painting, and tenant service requests. Partnering with office occupants and contractors, this role ensures a clean, organized, and fully functional building environment for all users.

Primary Duties

• Maintain and repair locks, locking mechanisms, closers, doors, and controllers.
• Maintain and repair plumbing components including toilets, flush valves, water fountains, sinks, drains, water heaters, piping, and sump pumps.
• Perform general roofing repairs and all other building maintenance and restorative procedures as directed.
• Perform general handyman tasks including painting, locksmith work, and special cleaning.
• Complete tenant services requests and general office maintenance including hanging pictures and repairing furniture systems.
• Move office furniture, machinery, and equipment as requested.
• Comply with policies for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and keep organized records of completed work.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of related maintenance experience.
• General knowledge of building maintenance procedures and safety practices.
• Fluency in English with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently, stay on task, and interact professionally in a customer-facing environment.
• Basic computer literacy.

Sitting at the intersection of preventative maintenance and building systems repair, the Building Maintenance Technician leads inspections of windows, walls, doors, plumbing fixtures, HVAC units, and electrical wiring to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance. Operating across multiple maintenance priorities, including on-call nights and weekends, this role maintains accurate service records and sustains equipment efficiency throughout the facility.

Duties

• Examine building windows, walls, and doors for damage and perform repairs as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance on plumbing fixtures, HVAC units, and electrical wiring to ensure optimal performance.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance measures to maximize equipment efficiency and minimize safety risks.
• Keep accurate records of completed repairs and equipment service history.
• Manage additional maintenance requests as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications

• 2 or more years of maintenance experience.
• Advanced understanding of maintenance equipment, procedures, and techniques.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Strong work ethic, communication skills, time management, and attention to detail.
• Available for on-call maintenance requests on nights and weekends.

A key member of the facilities maintenance team, the Building Maintenance Technician delivers repairs to office lighting, restroom equipment, ceiling tiles, furniture, and painted surfaces while supporting office moves and company events. Collaborating across departments and coordinating waste disposal processes, this role ensures building operations remain safe, orderly, and responsive to internal service requests.

Accountabilities

• Repair or replace office lighting, restroom equipment, and ceiling tiles.
• Make minor repairs to furniture and equipment, including painting surfaces.
• Move furniture and equipment for office moves and company events.
• Complete work orders using the online ticket system.
• Coordinate bio and solvent waste disposal processes.
• Assist other Building Maintenance Technicians as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 to 2 years of related maintenance experience preferred.
• General knowledge of maintenance and safety procedures.
• Basic proficiency with computer applications including Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Available for on-call duties as needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license required.

As the Building Maintenance Technician, this role operates and maintains major building HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, carpentry, and exterior systems throughout a commercial facility while completing all assigned work orders and preventive maintenance items on schedule. The facilities operations team relies on this work to identify safety issues, maintain regulatory inspection records, and report operational trends to the Building Engineer for timely corrective action.

Role Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain major building HVAC, electrical, lighting, and plumbing systems throughout the facility.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on all major building systems.
• Construct, install, and repair partition walls, suspended acoustical ceilings, and prefabricated furniture items.
• Perform minor exterior repairs to parking lots, walls, windows, and landscape irrigation systems, and clear roof surfaces and drainage systems.
• Complete all assigned work orders and PM items on schedule and input updates into the online work order system.
• Identify safety issues or operational trends and report findings to the Building Engineer for corrective action.
• Maintain building maintenance reports, logs, and regulatory inspection records for submission to the Corporate Facilities office.

Professional Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in facilities maintenance, repair, or general construction.
• Knowledge and repair skills in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical systems preferred.
• Ability to operate standard manual and power tools with manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office applications or similar software.
• Strong verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks, including bending and climbing.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Building Maintenance Technician builds facility reliability by inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC, electrical, fire and life safety, boiler, refrigeration, and plumbing systems across a commercial setting. Success in the position means completing corrective and preventive work orders through the CMMS on schedule, coordinating with vendors and specialists, and sustaining full compliance with OSHA and local code requirements.

Job Functions

• Inspect, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility systems including HVAC, electrical, lighting, fire, life safety, boilers, refrigeration units, compressors, motors, and pumps.
• Provide facility maintenance services including carpentry, plumbing, painting, landscaping, and snow removal.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and functional testing of all facility systems and equipment.
• Complete and input all assigned corrective and PM work orders on time using the CMMS system.
• Perform daily building surveys to identify repair and preventive maintenance tasks and report operational conditions to the supervisor.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean and orderly manner in compliance with OSHA and local code requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors and specialists as required to support client facility needs.

Background & Experience

• 2 to 5 years of general maintenance experience in a commercial facility setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of all trades with proven mechanical ability and aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, governmental regulations, and instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Experience operating a Building Management System and CMMS platform preferred.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts including fractions, percentages, and ratios to practical maintenance situations.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with teams, vendors, and customer representatives while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to develop and implement cost-saving measures.
• Available for on-call duty on nights, weekends, and holidays with flexibility to accommodate client needs.

The Building Maintenance Technician owns preventive and emergency maintenance across a grow house facility, performing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, and HVAC repairs while managing daily and scheduled work orders. Communicating directly with grow house team members, Facilities Maintenance, and Project Managers, this role ensures safe, compliant, and continuously operational building systems for a specialized agricultural environment.

What You'll Do

• Adjust, fix, or replace hardware on doors, cabinets, furniture, bathroom partitions, and windows.
• Replace stained or damaged ceilings, flooring, cove base, wall protection, and ceramic tiles.
• Change light bulbs, fixtures, ballasts, switches, receptacles, and reset circuit breakers.
• Repair roofing, blacktop, cement, masonry, and block, and patch and paint walls.
• Remove or relocate snow and de-ice grounds.
• Complete assigned preventative maintenance slips and daily work orders, and document all facility deficiencies.
• Respond to emergency work orders including water leaks, clogged drains, loss of power, and unsafe conditions.
• Complete urgent and routine work orders for uncrating, moving, assembling, and installing equipment, and forward trade-specific work orders accordingly.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required, plus vocational certificate in building maintenance preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of working experience in building maintenance including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
• Ability to read prints, sketches, wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, and schematic drawings.
• Experience using industrial hand and power tools.
• Able to climb, work in close quarters, lift heavy objects, and work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with professional telephone etiquette and ability to interact at all organizational levels.
• Self-starter able to work independently with minimal supervision in a customer-oriented environment.
• Flexible to work different hours and shifts to meet customer and maintenance needs.

Embedded within an industrial operations environment, the Building Maintenance Technician develops and maintains mechanical systems across buildings, towing tractors, forklifts, vehicles, and CNC-controlled equipment while producing blueprints, schematics, and requisition documentation. Working closely with personnel and reporting through a facilities or operations management structure, this role advances safety, quality, and productivity through equipment improvements, staff training, and a continuously improved preventive maintenance program.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment, building systems, towing tractors, forklifts, and vehicles.
• Perform minor electrical work, roof repairs, and lockout/tagout procedures in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Adjust, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair machinery and programmable controllers, including equipment with CNC controls.
• Design and install equipment improvements to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Read and produce blueprints, machine drawings, and schematics, and complete requisition orders for parts and vendors.
• Maintain computerized daily work logs and update equipment and component records.
• Train personnel in maintenance procedures and ensure the PM system is continuously improved.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 3 to 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
• 1 or more years of experience in construction or building maintenance with experience in electrical, electronic, gas, and diesel systems.
• Forklift certification or experience with electric and gas forklifts preferred.
• HVAC experience a plus.
• Knowledge of machine, building, electrical, and automotive mechanics, including hand and power tools.
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Safety glasses and steel-toed shoes required on site.
• Valid driver's license required.