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Facility Maintenance Technician
The Facility Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing building systems, equipment, and facilities to ensure a safe, efficient, and productive work environment. This position performs preventive maintenance, responds to repair requests, and supports facility operations across our manufacturing, warehouse, and office spaces. The ideal candidate is a skilled tradesperson with broad maintenance experience who can work independently and as part of a team to keep our facilities operating at peak performance.
Key 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 (sprinklers, alarms), 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

Qualifications
Required

• 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

Preferred

• Technical school training or apprenticeship in electrical, HVAC, or industrial maintenance

• EPA certification for HVAC refrigerant handling

• Forklift and aerial lift certification

• Welding certification or demonstrated welding skills

• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

• Boiler operator license

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

• Experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments

Technical Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting and repair (120V-480V systems)

• Plumbing installation and repair

• HVAC diagnostics and service

• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

• Basic carpentry and construction

• Welding (MIG, stick, or TIG)

• PLC troubleshooting (basic level)

• Building automation systems knowledge

Who We Are
At Ashley, we're more than a business...we're family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We're problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for the status quo. It's the reason we're always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.
Ready to grow? You've come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a "Growth Mindset", and once you join our team, you'll learn from the best in the business.
Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off

• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism

• Telehealth

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing

• Life Insurance

Our Core Values
Honesty & Integrity

• Without hesitation, uses candor and is direct in communication

• Is tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of reality

• Always tells the truth and follows through on commitments

Passion, Drive, Discipline

• Enjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive and willpower to finish

• Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processes

• Is focused and relentless in achieving goals

Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence

• Fights to take costs and waste out of the system

• Seeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systems

• Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem solving methods that look beyond the obvious

Dirty Fingernail

• Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herself

• Has an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realities

• Takes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through use of effective questioning...asking the 5 "Whys"

Growth Focused

• Understands the customer's needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needs

• Is competitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat them

• Strives to be the BEST by improving quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the business

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page : Corporate Social Responsibility