Facilities Maintenance Technician in Sealy, Texas at HAILIANG COPPER TEXAS INC

Department: Facilities
Reports To: Facilities Manager
Location: Sealy, Texas
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hailiang Copper Texas Inc. is seeking a dependable, hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician to help maintain our 200+ acre manufacturing campus and administrative facilities. This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of facility maintenance, groundskeeping, repair, and improvement projects to ensure our buildings, equipment, and grounds remain safe, functional, and professional in appearance.

This is a highly diversified role requiring someone who enjoys working both indoors and outdoors and who takes pride in keeping a facility operating at its best. Successful candidates will be mechanically inclined, self-motivated, and comfortable performing a broad range of maintenance tasks.

• Perform general maintenance and repair of office buildings, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities.
• Repair doors, windows, walls, ceilings, flooring, fences, gates, and other building components.
• Perform painting, drywall repair, patching, caulking, and minor carpentry.
• Replace ceiling tiles, lighting fixtures, bulbs, and other building hardware.
• Assemble, install, and move furniture, shelving, and equipment.

• Mow grass and maintain landscaped areas.
• Trim trees, shrubs, and hedges.
• Weed flower beds and maintain campus appearance.
• Operate lawn mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other groundskeeping equipment.
• Remove trash and debris from parking lots, sidewalks, and common areas.
• Assist with seasonal grounds maintenance and storm cleanup.

• Perform basic plumbing repairs, including faucets, toilets, drains, and piping.
• Perform minor electrical work such as replacing switches, outlets, light fixtures, and breakers (within qualifications).
• Assist with HVAC maintenance and filter replacement.
• Repair locks, door hardware, and other building systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair general facility equipment.
• Coordinate with licensed contractors for repairs requiring specialized certifications.

• Conduct routine inspections of buildings and grounds.
• Identify maintenance issues before they become major problems.
• Complete preventive maintenance activities according to established schedules.
• Maintain maintenance records and report repair needs.

• Assist with office moves, equipment relocation, and facility setup.
• Support production departments with facility-related requests.
• Assist during emergencies including water leaks, severe weather, power outages, and facility damage.
• Operate forklifts, lifts, or other equipment as authorized.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and maintenance inventory.

• Follow all OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.

• Perform other maintenance, repair, construction, or facility-related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of general maintenance, facilities maintenance, construction, or related experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and lawn equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to climb ladders, work from lifts, kneel, crouch, and perform physically demanding work.

Experience in one or more of the following trades is highly desirable:

• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Carpentry
• Welding
• HVAC
• Concrete repair
• Mechanical maintenance
• General construction
• Irrigation systems

Trade certifications are a plus but are not required. Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is preferred. Broad facility maintenance responsibilities often include basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, groundskeeping, and preventive maintenance.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests.
• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

The employee must frequently:

• Walk throughout a large industrial campus.
• Stand for extended periods.
• Lift, push, pull, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, and reach.
• Work from ladders and elevated platforms.
• Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, humidity, and varying weather conditions.
• Work around industrial machinery while following all required safety procedures.