Facilities & Maintenance Technician (Mercantile)

Facilities & Maintenance Technician

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Employment Type: Full-time

Facilities & Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Facilities & Maintenance Technician helps keep InterConnect Wiring's facilities, equipment, and work areas safe, clean, functional, and ready to support daily aerospace manufacturing operations. This hands-on role performs routine facility maintenance, basic repairs, upkeep, and workplace support while responding to internal requests and assisting with facility improvement projects.

The ideal candidate is dependable, mechanically capable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position plays an important role in maintaining a professional, efficient workplace and ensuring production and support teams have the facilities and resources they need to perform their jobs effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Facility & Workplace Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance and general upkeep of company facilities, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional work areas throughout the facility.
• Perform basic janitorial, painting, and general building maintenance activities.
• Complete recurring facility tasks and respond to new maintenance and workplace requests as priorities change.
• Restock and maintain employee common areas, including restrooms and break rooms.
• Monitor facility conditions and identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, or opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with facility improvement, repair, and relocation projects as needed.

Manufacturing & Equipment Support

• Perform routine upkeep and basic maintenance on shop machinery and equipment.
• Use basic mechanical skills to troubleshoot and address routine maintenance needs.
• Coordinate with manufacturing personnel to minimize disruption to production activities.
• Escalate equipment or facility issues that require specialized repair or outside service.
• Help maintain a safe, functional, and production-ready manufacturing environment.

Internal Customer Support

• Respond promptly and professionally to facility-related requests from employees and departments.
• Prioritize multiple work requests based on urgency, operational needs, and available resources.
• Work collaboratively with employees across the organization to complete facility and workplace projects.
• Perform assignments with minimal supervision while keeping appropriate personnel informed of progress or issues.

Company Support & Logistics

• Make company-related customer pickups and deliveries as needed.
• Assist with moving, organizing, or staging materials, furnishings, equipment, and other items.
• Support special projects and other facility-related activities as assigned.

Continuous Improvement & Safety

• Identify opportunities to improve facility conditions, workplace efficiency, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Follow company safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow applicable manufacturing and facility safety requirements.
• Support a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current, valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to perform routine maintenance and upkeep.
• Basic knowledge of janitorial, painting, and general facility maintenance practices.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and respond to changing internal customer needs.
• Self-directed work style with the ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with employees across multiple departments.

Preferred

• Previous experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, manufacturing support, or a related hands-on role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience performing basic mechanical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices.
• Aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, supplies, tools, and equipment as required to perform job duties.
• Ability to safely lift items of varying weights using appropriate lifting techniques and equipment when necessary.
• Ability to perform hands-on facility and maintenance activities throughout the workday.
• Ability to walk throughout the manufacturing facility and access various work areas.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, kneel, and work in different physical positions as required to complete maintenance tasks.
• Ability to safely handle tools, equipment, and materials associated with routine facility and maintenance activities.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment where noise, temperature variations, and other typical industrial conditions may be present.