Facilities Technician, BPA

Baldor Specialty Foods

Philadelphia, PA

Pay: $35/hr

Shift: Full time

**Job Overview**

The Facilities Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overall upkeep of Baldor's Philadelphia facility, including the building, grounds, equipment, and supporting infrastructure. This position ensures that building systems operate safely and efficiently while maintaining a clean, functional, and well-maintained property

The Facilities Technician performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots facility-related issues, coordinates specialized repairs, and supports the ongoing maintenance of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and other building systems.

As the primary on-site resource for facility maintenance, this position is expected to independently manage daily maintenance priorities, proactively identify facility concerns, and coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure the building remains operational, safe, and compliant with company and regulatory standards.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Building & Facility Maintenance**

• Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs throughout the facility, including warehouse, office, exterior, and common areas.
• Maintain building systems including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, lighting, electrical components, generators, sprinkler systems, drains, and warehouse doors.
• Perform general building repairs, including carpentry, painting, hardware replacement, minor plumbing, and other maintenance activities within qualifications.
• Inspect building conditions and proactively identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and potential equipment failures.
• Ensure building infrastructure and equipment are maintained in safe and operational condition.
• Respond to facility maintenance requests and resolve routine issues independently.

**Preventive Maintenance & Equipment Support**

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and routine inspections of facility equipment and building systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration-related concerns within established qualifications.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify issues that may impact warehouse operations or product integrity.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications in coordination with management and qualified contractors.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection records, work orders, and equipment service documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and extend asset life.

**Property & Grounds Maintenance**

• Oversee the general upkeep and appearance of the entire property, including exterior building areas, parking lots, sidewalks, loading docks, and grounds.
• Perform or coordinate seasonal maintenance activities, including landscaping, snow removal, ice management, and weather-related preparations.
• Inspect exterior lighting, drainage systems, fencing, doors, and other property infrastructure.
• Operate authorized maintenance equipment, including lawnmowers, snowplows, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ensure exterior areas remain clean, accessible, and free from unsafe conditions.

**Vendor & Contractor Coordination**

• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized maintenance, inspections, repairs, and facility improvement projects.
• Assist with scheduling and monitoring contractor activities to minimize operational disruptions.
• Verify completion of assigned maintenance work and communicate outstanding concerns to management.
• Maintain records of vendor services, repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities.
• Identify maintenance needs requiring outside technical expertise and escalate recommendations to management.

**Safety, Compliance & Emergency Response**

• Ensure facility maintenance activities comply with company safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety standards, and applicable building and safety regulations.
• Support required inspections and maintenance of fire protection systems, emergency lighting, generators, and other building safety equipment.
• Identify and report unsafe building conditions, equipment concerns, and potential regulatory compliance issues.
• Coordinate corrective actions and repairs to maintain a safe working environment.
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs, including equipment failures, water leaks, power interruptions, and severe weather conditions.
• Remain available for scheduled on-call coverage during nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

**Operational Support & Accountability**

• Independently prioritize daily maintenance activities based on safety, urgency, and operational impact.
• Partner with Warehouse Operations, Transportation, Food Safety, and management to support facility needs.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of maintenance materials, tools, and assigned facility supplies.
• Monitor cleaning and sanitation supply inventory and coordinate replenishment as needed.
• Communicate facility condit