Facilities Maintenance Technician

Position Summary:

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairs and maintenance of Cadwell assets and for general appearance/upkeep of premises. This person contributes to the success of the business by providing prompt, efficient, and friendly service via in person or over the phone. This position is located at company headquarters in Kennewick, WA.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:

• Assist with maintaining all facilities so that they are comfortable, clean, safe, and sanitary.
• Assist the department with the tenant improvement initiatives that occur. Hours related to these initiatives/projects will vary and may include nights and weekends.
• Responsible for supporting operations for all facilities (exteriors and interiors), building equipment, and grounds. 
• Responsible for performing routine maintenance.
• Makes recommendations for maintenance and repairs that are needed to ensure safety and quality care of facilities and assets.
• Able to provide own transportation to purchase materials (as needed) and drive to various locations.
• Promptly identify problems and effectively utilize resources to address problems in a satisfactory manner. Maintain quality of service during periods of increased or decreased work load. 
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations in dealing with vendors, visitors, co-workers, management staff, and other employees in a professional and confidential manner.
• Initiate and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities based on the four components of quality: customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, process/system refinement, and financial impact.
• Actively participate in the resolution and implementation of decisions/improvements as requested. Attend department meetings and contribute to their success. 
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment consistent with OSHA and Cadwell standards.
• Demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn unfamiliar tasks and equipment operation within the scope of position and to accept change in a positive and professional manner.
• Apply problem solving and conflict resolution skills where needed. 
• Participate in activities which identify opportunities for improvement.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education / Experience:

• Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 
• Experience: Minimum two years’ experience in grounds and building maintenance or construction. A combination of two of these types of experience:
  • General contracting or contract project management
  • Commercial Carpentry and Framing
  • Drywall and Painting
  • Commercial Plumbing or Electrical
  • Facilities Maintenance

Job Knowledge / Requirements:

• Teamwork: Works together to achieve our goals, collaborating to achieve success and respecting our differences as people.
• Communication: Keeps coworkers and management informed and openly offers information in an effective manner. Communicates in a manner that can be understood, both in writing and orally. Can easily be approached by patients, coworkers and managers. Interactively listens and seeks clarification when necessary. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and conflict resolution, and is flexible when dealing with other people and work styles.
• Decision Making/Problem Solving: Able to identify existing or potential problems, gather relevant information, and analyze the information to identify possible causes of problems.
• Applies knowledge, experience, and common sense and considers alternatives when deciding on the best potential solutions.
• Job Knowledge: Demonstrates clear and thorough knowledge of responsibilities, understands the components of the job and how their job affects their department and the company.
• Dependability: Demonstrates consistent reliability in the work that they produce and the behaviors they display and how it affects the larger picture.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clear driving history.
• Local travel is required for this position.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the physical requirements of this position.
• This position is an active role and requires the candidate to be on their feet, often. This position may also need to file, communicate over the phone and in-person, and use standard office equipment. This position may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Cadwell Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affirms the right of every individual to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@cadwell.com.