Facilities & Maintenance Technician

The Facilities & Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the efficient, safe, and smooth operation of the organization's physical facilities and equipment. This hands-on position combines facility management, preventative maintenance, refrigeration system maintenance, contractor coordination, project management, and general building repairs.

What You Will Do

Ensures equipment is in proper working order and available for use. Maintains physical space, ensuring a safe, clean, and functional environment. Receives, manages, and processes work order requests; ensures problems are resolved quickly with accurate and timely feedback.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will be a skilled maintenance professional with experience in commercial refrigeration, building systems, handyman services, and contractor management. This role is responsible for coordinating facility maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and supporting multiple company locations to maintain a safe, clean, and functional environment.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and contractors.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including facility management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant tools used to create reports, logs, and project documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in facilities management or a related field, with a strong understanding of facility operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, building codes, and industry best practices.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting commercial refrigeration systems.
• EPA Section 608 Certification required.
• General contractor or construction management experience required, including coordinating multiple trades and managing facility improvement projects.
• Strong handyman skills with experience in carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical repairs, drywall repair, and general building maintenance required.
• Project management experience preferred, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, vendor coordination, and oversight of facility maintenance and improvement projects.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and willingness to respond to facility-related emergencies outside regular business hours when necessary.
• Minimum of two years of related facilities, maintenance, refrigeration, construction, or building systems experience required.
• Commercial refrigeration experience required.
• EPA Section 608 Certification required.
• General contractor, construction management, or comparable project coordination experience required.
• Demonstrated handyman experience performing a wide variety of building maintenance and repair tasks required.
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Experience managing facility renovation, maintenance, capital improvement, or construction projects preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $60,000–$80,000 (DOE)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing Montana company
• Supportive leadership and team-oriented culture