Facilities Maintenance Technician (Multi-Location) - Syracuse NY Based

About the job

The Facilities Maintenance Technician (Multi Unit) is responsible for providing hands-on facilities maintenance, repair, and infrastructure support across a designated district or region typically consisting of two to five distribution or logistics facilities. This position functions as a mobile subject-matter expert for base building systems and serves as the primary technical facilities contact for assigned locations. The Facilities Maintenance Technician operates independently with limited supervision, travels between sites as required, coordinates vendor activity, and ensures building systems remain safe, compliant, and operational to support uninterrupted customer operations.

Job Functions:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on base building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, dock equipment, and building envelope components.

• Travel routinely between assigned facilities to execute maintenance plans, inspections, and repairs.

• Act as the primary technical owner for facility infrastructure systems within the assigned district.

• Diagnose equipment and system deficiencies, determine appropriate corrective actions, and execute or coordinate repairs.

• Conduct routine facility rounds and inspections to identify risks, compliance concerns, and deferred maintenance.

• Coordinate, dispatch, supervise, and quality-check contractors and service vendors, including verifying scope, permits, safety compliance, and workmanship.

• Maintain accurate CMMS documentation including work orders, inspections, asset history, and follow-up actions.

• Serve as first-level escalation for facility issues and emergencies, coordinating response activities to protect personnel, assets, and operations.

• Support facility uptime during peak operations, critical events, and emergency situations.

• Perform minor mechanical, electrical, or conveyor-related repairs when necessary to support operations until specialized resources arrive.

• Communicate regularly with operations leadership, safety teams, and district management regarding facility conditions and priorities.

• Ensure compliance with all LGSTX, customers, OSHA, local, state, and federal safety and regulatory requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Job Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Three to five years of experience in facilities maintenance, building engineering, or industrial maintenance.

• Demonstrated experience supporting complete building systems.

• Experience coordinating contractors and service providers across multiple sites preferred.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• HVAC systems including RTUs, split systems, and exhaust equipment.

• Electrical distribution systems, lighting, panels, receptacles, and lockout/tagout procedures.

• Plumbing systems and domestic water infrastructure.

• Dock door and dock leveler maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, one-line diagrams, and technical manuals.

• CMMS platforms and basic computer applications.

Preferred Job Skills:

• OSHA or equivalent safety training preferred.

Hourly Range: $33 - $37/per hour

Travel: 100%

Sites Covered:

• Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo