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Facilities Technician (1st Shift, M-F)

First Solar Inc

Walbridge, OHJob$26.97–38.46/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$26.97–38.46/hr
Location
Walbridge, OH
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Facilities Technician supports facilities and maintenance operations by maintaining and repairing building equipment. The role covers facility systems, mechanical and plumbing work, minor electrical repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. The technician also assists with campus moves and safety-equipment installation, works with contractors and other departments, and follows safety and housekeeping standards. The posting lists several alternative education and experience paths and an estimated salary range.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Facilities SystemsBuilding Electrical SystemsBuilding Mechanical SystemsHVACArc Flash ProgramsLockout TagoutBuilding Management SystemsAccess ControlSecurity SystemsLife Safety SystemsFire SystemsBlueprintsEquipment ManualsSpecificationsEquipment TroubleshootingHand ToolsProblem SolvingCommunicationTeamworkCommercial Utility PowerAir CompressorsEmergency GeneratorsPlumbingFire DetectionMAXIMO CMMSPreventive MaintenanceElectrical RepairMechanical Repair

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED or Relevant Experience5 Years Manufacturing ExperienceSkilled Electrical or Mechanical Trade Experience3 Years Manufacturing ExperienceAssociate Degree in Technical Discipline3 Years Manufacturing Experience

Full job description

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Facility Technician will support Facilities and Maintenance operations with day-to-day maintenance and repairs of facility building equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner. The successful individual will have a broad knowledge of facility equipment, working knowledge of maintenance operations and a problem solver. Education/Experience: - High School diploma or GED and at least 5 years in a manufacturing setting or relevant experience or - Skilled Electrical or Mechanical Trade experience with 3 years in a manufacturing setting or relevant experience or - Associate degree in a technical discipline with 3 years in a manufacturing setting or relevant experience. - Must be mechanically inclined with solid working knowledge of facilities systems. - Demonstrated experience with commercial building utility power, air compressors, emergency generators, plumbing, fire detection or facility systems. - Able to detect and resolve problems using professional knowledge and strong problem-solving skills. - Knowledge of MAXIMO CMMS. Required Skills/Competencies: - Knowledge of building electrical, mechanical and HVAC with a strong emphasis on electrical systems. - Knowledge of OSHA 70E Arc Flash programs and LOTO. - Knowledge of facility Building Management Systems, access control, security, life safety, and fire systems. - Experience with blueprints, equipment manuals, specifications and equipment trouble shooting. - Hands on position working with tools to accomplish repairs. - Ability to work with little supervision. - Demonstrated troubleshooting skill. - Excellent communications skills. - A team player with the ability to work well with internal and external teams. Essential Responsibilities: - Interfaces with other departments, contractor, and supplier personnel. - Responsible for adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards. - Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings. - Assist with office moves including furniture, cubicle changes and moving people throughout campus. - Maintains Perrysburg building and grounds facilities using applicable resources and equipment. - Assist with installation of all signage and safety equipment on campus. - Performs other assignments as required. - Job description subject to change at any time - This position will perform mechanical and plumbing work, general maintenance working with inspectors, contractors, and department liaisons as requested. - Routine duties include the identification, troubleshooting and repair of any irregular conditions on equipment, timely follow-up on work orders, performing preventative maintenance. - Minor electrical and plumbing repairs and small projects throughout PBG Camp - Other duties as assigned. - Job description subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: - This position will not have direct reports. Travel: - 5% - 10% Estimated Salary Range: - $26.97-$38.46 US Physical Requirements: Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift. Will climb stairs on an occasional basis. Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis. 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required. Must be able to comply with all safety standards an

How this job compares

Set against the 748 open Facilities Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$26.97–38.46/hr
  • US median$30–41/hr389 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $32.72/hr, is 8% below the US median midpoint ($36/hr) — in the middle half of Facilities Technician hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 36 open Facilities Technician jobs in Ohio and 748 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
Facilities Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 4 years (555 postings).
Education
17 of the 748 open Facilities Technician jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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