About this role
Job Title: Facilities Technician I
Department: Operations
Reports To: Plant Manager
FLSA Status: ☐ Exempt X Non-Exempt
Job Type: X Full-Time ☐ Part-Time ☐ Temporary ☐ Intern
Location: Zanesville
Pay Range: $18 - $22/hour
Pay/Wage Type: Hourly
Work Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri 6 am-2 pm
LIMITED-TIME $3,000 BONUS OPPORTUNITY!
Start your career with us and earn up to $3,000 in bonus opportunities!
$2,000 Standard Sign-On Bonus
• $1,000 paid after 6 months of employment
• $1,000 paid after 12 months of employment
PLUS — Earn an Additional $1,000!
• Maintain perfect attendance during your first 90 days and earn an additional $1,000 Perfect Attendance Bonus.
Total Bonus Opportunity: Up to $3,000
Job Summary
The Facilities Technician I supports the maintenance, safety, and operational reliability of Plaskolite's physical plant and equipment. This role is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, facility repairs, and general upkeep across a range of systems including HVAC, lighting, plumbing, electrical, and infrastructure. The technician ensures that all facilities meet safety standards and supports operational continuity, contributing to a clean, safe, and efficient work environment aligned with Plaskolite's values of integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality—reflecting Plaskolite's core values of Integrity and Improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on facility systems and equipment (e.g., HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and minor electrical systems).
• Support plant safety and compliance by maintaining work areas to OSHA and company standards.
• Monitor building systems and environmental controls to ensure proper functioning.
• Assist with installation, relocation, and removal of equipment, office furniture, and other facility assets as needed.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance or repairs.
• Maintain records of maintenance work, inspections, and equipment performance logs.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment in accordance with safety protocols.
• Participate in emergency response, snow removal, and seasonal facility preparations.
• Collaborate with Operations, EHS, and other departments to support plant-wide initiatives, including safety audits, energy efficiency upgrades, and facility improvement projects.
• Follow all Plaskolite policies and procedures, promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Operate floor scrubber and clean warehouse and production floors.
• Attention to cleaning plant restrooms, break areas, production areas, and offices.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and properly dispose of waste.
• All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning techniques, tools, and chemicals.
• 0-1 years of work experience
Skills and Competencies:
• Accountability
• Continuous Improvement
• Integrity
• Oral Communication
• Teamwork
ABOUT PLASKOLITE PLASKOLITE is a global leader in manufacturing of engineering thermoplastics, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS, Olefin and PETG Sheet, Extruded Profiles and PMMA Polymers. Founded in 1950, by Donald Dunn and family, PLASKOLITE has a reputation for providing the highest quality products in the industry. Our innovative thermoplastic solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including glazing, safety shields, lighting, signs and point-of-purchase displays. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe, Plaskolite delivers superior thermoplastic sheet, profiles, and polymers to the world through long-lasting customer relationships and hands-on customer service. -------------------------------------------------- PLASKOLITE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. If requested, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals where appropriate to allow the ++individual to perform the essential functions of the job, so long as doing so does not create an undue hardship on the business.