Ashley Furniture Industries

Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on various building systems, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and maintaining accurate documentation of all maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical equipment, conveyor systems, and dock equipment.
• Maintain building infrastructure including doors, windows, walls, floors, ceilings, roofing, lighting systems, electrical panels, and power distribution equipment.
• Service critical building systems including boilers, cooling systems, compressed air systems, fire protection systems, and overhead doors/dock levelers.
• Conduct plumbing and HVAC repairs including pipes, fixtures, drains, water systems, air handlers, ductwork, thermostats, and climate controls.
• Execute preventive maintenance program following scheduled tasks, inspecting equipment to identify potential failures, lubricating machinery, changing filters, and tracking performance in CMMS.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance by conducting regular inspections, following OSHA standards and building codes, maintaining lockout/tagout procedures, and identifying/correcting safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and work orders; coordinate with contractors and vendors for specialized repairs.
• Perform exterior and grounds maintenance including parking lots, sidewalks, snow removal, exterior lighting, drainage management, and perimeter security features.
• Monitor energy efficiency by identifying improvement opportunities, adjusting building systems for optimal performance, and replacing inefficient equipment.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests promptly, participate in on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies, and provide backup support to other maintenance staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in facility maintenance, building maintenance, or industrial maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 75 lbs) and work at heights using ladders and lifts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Technical school training or apprenticeship in electrical, HVAC, or industrial maintenance is preferred.
• EPA certification for HVAC refrigerant handling is preferred.
• Forklift and aerial lift certification is preferred.
• Welding certification or demonstrated welding skills is preferred.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) is preferred.
• Boiler operator license is preferred.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments is preferred.