Sr. Facilities Technician
Itron, Inc. · West Union, SC · 4 days ago
EngineeringFull-time
Duties & Responsibilities
- Support daily facility operations in a customer-centric, safe, and efficient manner, ensuring a reliable environment that supports business and production continuity.
- Perform general facility maintenance including furniture moves, light construction, painting, cleaning, and exterior upkeep using hand and power tools.
- Maintain and operate building utilities while ensuring systems align with OSHA, local regulations, and industry standards, demonstrating accountability and safety ownership.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to support operational reliability and uptime.
- Collaborate with approved vendors and contractors in a collaborative and accountable manner to support repairs, preventive maintenance, and compliance documentation.
- Install, modify, and maintain building infrastructure including electrical systems, plumbing fixtures, drywall, roofing, and structural components.
- Perform routine and specialized inspections of facilities, equipment, and grounds to proactively identify and resolve issues, promoting an agile and preventative maintenance approach.
- Partner with manufacturing or engineering teams to support facility-related production needs such as wiring, plumbing, and equipment installation.
- Establish, maintain, and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain facility documentation such as power diagrams, network diagrams, and space utilization plans; may leverage CAD tools for layout and optimization.
- Provide operational support services including AV setup for meetings, inter-office deliveries, recycling efforts, and breakroom stocking.
- Assist with vendor support services (e.g., security, cafeteria operations) and help host visitors, demonstrating professionalism and an authentic, service-oriented mindset.
- Identify and escalate needs for major facility repairs or upgrades, contributing innovative ideas to improve efficiency and infrastructure performance.
Required Skills & Experience
- Associate’s degree in Facilities Management, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical/Mechanical Technology, or equivalent experience.
- 5-7+ years of related facilities, maintenance, or skilled trades experience.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems using sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated experience performing equipment maintenance and troubleshooting while following established Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and Arc Flash safety protocols.
- Working knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance practices, and regulatory requirements relevant to industrial or utilities/energy environments.
- Ability to break down complex issues, take ownership of solutions, and follow through to completion with a high level of accountability.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams, contractors, and vendors.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and adhering to all safety programs and procedures.
- Strong time management skills, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Basic proficiency with facility documentation tools; experience with CAD or similar systems is a plus.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for facility layout and optimization.
- Skilled trades experience in carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, or plumbing.
- Exposure to vendor management, contract coordination, and service-level accountability.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute innovative process improvements and enhance operational efficiencies.