Maintenance Technician
Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Whitley East is a commercial modular builder working across education, healthcare, military, and multi-story projects. We’re part of a growing industry and a team that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and steady improvement.
Our culture is Built with PRIDE — Passion, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence. That means we care about the work, respect one another, do what we say we’ll do, and hold ourselves to a high standard every day.
Position Objective:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping the plant, equipment, and facility in safe, working condition. This is a hands-on role that involves daily repairs, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building issues to minimize downtime.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform daily and routine maintenance on the facility and shop areas
- Repair doors, windows, walls, flooring, and other structural components
- Fix plumbing issues including leaks, drains, and fixtures
- Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical problems such as outlets, lighting, and damaged wiring
- Maintain and perform minor repairs on HVAC equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and costly repairs
- Identify and correct safety hazards before they cause injuries or downtime
- Paint and perform general facility upkeep as needed
- Safely operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and other shop equipment
- Respond quickly to maintenance requests to keep production moving
- Document completed work and report larger issues that require outside support
- Other duties as assigned
This position is also expected to:
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment; manage multiple competing priorities successfully
- Maintain a positive, professional demeanor at all times
- Be very detail oriented and well organized
