Building Maintenance

Description

Role overview

As a Building Maintenance Technician, you keep RK Industries' headquarters safe, reliable, and in good working order. You perform preventive and routine maintenance, complete hands‑on repairs, and coordinate vendors when specialized support is needed. You'll work independently, manage your own task list, and play a key role in maintaining a safe workplace for everyone in the building.

About RK Industries

RK Industries is a leader in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, and service, known for our strong safety culture and commitment to quality. We invest in our people through RK University and our accredited apprenticeship programs, and we invest in our community through the RK Foundation and long‑standing local partnerships. Our headquarters is a dynamic environment that depends on proactive facilities care and teamwork.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance throughout the headquarters building.
• Troubleshoot and repair doors, fixtures, furniture, mounted equipment, and other building components.
• Complete hands‑on tasks such as mounting televisions and performing minor carpentry, masonry, and grounds repairs.
• Respond to maintenance requests, prioritize tasks, and track work orders through completion using maintenance/work‑order software.
• Inspect facilities regularly, identify issues, and complete adjustments or repairs.
• Coordinate external vendors for specialized maintenance or repair work when needed.
• Document completed work and outstanding facility needs clearly and accurately.
• Work independently, exercise sound judgment, and recommend repairs or improvements.
• Participate in company safety and environmental programs, stop work when unsafe conditions are present, and promptly notify a supervisor of hazards.
• Follow all company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

How success will be measured

• Timely completion of maintenance requests and preventive tasks.
• Low repeat issues on repaired equipment or fixtures.
• Accurate, complete documentation in the maintenance system.
• Strong safety record with proactive identification and reporting of hazards.
• Positive feedback from building occupants and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Approximately two years of experience using maintenance or work‑order software, or similar tools to track work.
• Hands‑on experience with general building or facilities maintenance, handyman work, or similar roles.
• Ability to perform repairs and safely use common hand and power tools (drills, hammers, wrenches, etc.).
• Ability to identify maintenance issues, disassemble equipment or fixtures when appropriate, and replace defective parts.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy while communicating effectively with your manager and other stakeholders.
• Reliable, punctual attendance and ownership of assigned work.

Preferred

• Experience in building maintenance, facilities, handyman services, or security‑facilities environments.
• Familiarity with basic building systems (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical) and vendor coordination.
• Work environment and physical demands
• Work on‑site at RK Industries' main headquarters; this is not a remote position.
• Work indoors and outdoors, including in dusty, noisy, or potentially hazardous areas.
• Work at heights, in tight or confined spaces, and in other challenging locations as needed.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel, crouch, bend, and reach on a regular basis.
• Work in varying weather conditions.
• Safely use common maintenance materials, hand tools, and power tools.
• Lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental

Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition

Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards

Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation

Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law