Facilities Maintenance Technician

iMPact Business Group

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Our client is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician for a 1st-shift, direct hire opportunity at a well-established manufacturing site. This hands-on role is ideal for a technician who thrives on maintaining critical facility systems and takes pride in keeping operations running efficiently and safely. If you're experienced with high-pressure steam boilers, water systems, and facility equipment — this role offers stability, growth, and an impactful day-to-day workload.Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and service facility infrastructure: boilers, chillers, compressors, water softeners, drainage systems, and related systems.
  • Conduct and document preventive maintenance (PM); track planned vs. reactive work in maintenance software.
  • Perform daily monitoring and upkeep of steam boilers, including water quality testing and equipment inspections.
  • Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures and adjust maintenance schedules accordingly.
  • Work with outside vendors for outsourced services; oversee completion and quality of their work.
  • Monitor and improve equipment efficiency, reliability, and energy performance.
  • Troubleshoot and repair facility service requests (lighting, plumbing, safety signage, etc.).
  • Maintain and test emergency power systems and fuel supply levels.
  • Interpret and work from mechanical, piping, and electrical schematics.
  • Record facility metrics including steam, water, and gas usage.
  • Safely use a variety of hand tools, power tools, meters, and lifts.
  • Operate within a GMP-compliant environment and adhere to safety and hygiene standards.
Required Qualifications:
  • Associate's Degree or Technical Certification in Mechanics, Electrical, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with high-pressure steam boilers in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Valid Boiler Operator Certificate or License.
  • Strong mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical, piping, and electrical schematics.
  • Familiarity with water quality standards and boiler water treatment techniques.
  • Comfortable working with allergens in a manufacturing setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS).
  • Welding capabilities.
  • Knowledge of compressed air systems (Kaeser experience a plus).
  • Experience operating Hilo trucks, scissor lifts, and boom lifts (or willingness to be certified).
  • Proficiency with motor starters, VFDs, I/O switches, and control wiring.
  • Experience in GMP or regulated manufacturing environments.
Titles Encouraged to Apply:
  • Boiler Technician
  • Maintenance Mechanic – Facilities
  • Industrial Maintenance Technician
  • Plant Maintenance Technician
  • Building Maintenance Technician
  • Facilities Engineer
  • HVAC Technician – Steam Systems

iMPact Business Group