Facilities Technician

Were looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyones journeys better. The Facilities Maintenance Technician's primary role is to perform various skilled and semiskilled tasks to maintain a 24/7 facilities operation. Responsibilities include maintaining the mechanical, electrical, and life safety equipment as well as, the appearances of the facilities and grounds at various property locations. The position also assists with scheduling and overseeing the work performed by various contractors ensuring they use safe practices, do quality work and clean up their work area. Therefore, this person must be self directed and be able to prioritize. Hourly Rate: $26-$28 per hour Benefits Paid time off 401k, with company match Company sponsored life insurance Medical, dental, vision plans Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans Employee Assistance Program Commuter benefits Employee Discounts Weekly pay for union employees Main Duties and Responsibilities: Schedules, oversees and may assist assigned contractors ensuring the safety, quality and cleanliness of work performed. Escorts contractors in critical areas when required. Performs building repairs including drywall, paint, wall-covering, ceiling tile and grid, carpet and tile flooring, door and door hardware. Performs plumbing repairs including faucets, sinks, urinals, toilets, drains, and valves. Performs exterior repairs including but not limited to irrigation, signs, fence, roof, and metal siding. Performs daily site inspections of the facilities and mechanical equipment to ensure proper operation. Performs preventive maintenance to building systems and equipment as assigned and creates equipment check sheets as requested. Provides a report to the Maintenance Coordinator noting any problems found. Performs repairs of Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, which may include heating boilers, air conditioning units, VAV boxes, exhaust fans, building automation controls and filter replacement. Performs electrical repairs, such as replacing lamps, ballasts, switches, receptacles, cord caps, wiring of single and three phase motors, and installation of circuits. Manages work requests, creates spreadsheets for and maintains an inventory of tools and supplies, creates online purchase orders for parts and supplies as required. Manages office furniture reconfigurations, furniture moves and office moves, as requested. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED required Work Experience: Requires at least 2 full years of recent related experience Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration) Working knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems Ability to obtain Airport Transport Authority badge required Ability to obtain Customs Seal for Airport Transport Authority badge (if required) Language / Communication Skills: Good written and oral communication skills Job Dimensions Geographic Responsibility: Type of Employment: full-time Travel %: none Exemption Classification: non-exempt Internal Relationships: External Relationships: Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Regularly stands, walks, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 10+ hours. In a normal production kitchen facility there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise. Abilityto lift 25 lbs. Push and pull or maneuver 50-75 lbs. Abilityto work outdoors 50% of the time. Abilityto work at heights of or about 50 feet. gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job: Thinking Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills Engaging Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People Inspiring Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively Achieving Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone: We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity We communicate and keep each other informed We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someones day better The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law. For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf We anticipate that this job will close on: 07/01/2026 For California Residents, please click here to view our California privacy notice. If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us! gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. We work in an exciting industry fast-paced and ever-changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force. We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast-paced and truly international working environment. For further information, please visit www.gategroup.com.