# Grounds and Building Maintenance Technician

**Company:** [NORIT Activated Carbon](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/w42UEoiSeQkdhQ8Y59ySXu.md)
**Location:** Marshall, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Facilities/Operations

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## Description

Join us as a Grounds & Building Maintenance Technician, where you’ll support the upkeep of both buildings and outdoor areas while working hands‑on across a variety of maintenance tasks. This role blends indoor and outdoor work, often in changing weather and an active industrial setting. You’ll stay engaged with a mix of repairs, groundskeeping, equipment upkeep, and facility improvement projects.

**Your key responsibilities will be:** 

-   Performing routine repairs on building structures including walls, floors, ceilings, doors, and windows,
-   Carrying out groundskeeping tasks such as mowing, trimming, edging, landscaping, and seasonal property maintenance,
-   Inspecting and maintaining walkways, parking lots, fencing, drainage systems, and general outdoor infrastructure,
-   Completing basic plumbing tasks including fixing leaks, replacing fixtures, and clearing drains,
-   Supporting electrical maintenance such as replacing bulbs, assisting with troubleshooting, and helping electricians when needed,
-   Operating and maintaining lawn equipment, utility vehicles, power tools, and other maintenance machinery,
-   Performing preventive maintenance on non‑process facility systems and equipment,
-   Responding to maintenance work orders promptly and documenting completed tasks,
-   Repairing and maintaining signage, handrails, barriers, and other facility features,
-   Identifying and reporting safety concerns, hazards, and repair needs,
-   Working both indoors and outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions,
-   Navigating an active industrial environment with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and similar elements,
-   Wearing and correctly using required personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the workday,
-   Climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, kneeling, and performing physically demanding tasks for extended periods.

## Requirements

-   High school diploma or equivalent (technical or trade school training in maintenance, HVAC, electrical, or plumbing preferred),
-   1–3 years of experience in building, facility, or grounds maintenance,
-   Working knowledge of general maintenance practices, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical basics, mechanical repair, and safe tool use,
-   Skilled in operating grounds equipment, hand tools, and power tools safely and effectively,
-   Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills,
-   Reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team,
-   Valid driver’s license; able to operate facility utility vehicles.

## Benefits

-   Starting pay of $20.66 per hour.
-   Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and many other benefits.
-   Supportive and dynamic, yet down-to-earth work environment.
-   A flat organization with short lines in which ownership and initiatives are valued. 
-   We support the development of our employees in the form of on-the-job learning, training and courses. 

NORIT Activated Carbon is one of the global leaders in producing various qualities of activated carbon in its powder and granular form. Our mission - to be the customer’s #1 choice for added value activated carbon solutions in energy, environmental, water, food, chemical, pharma, automotive, and other industrial markets. We supply a broad portfolio of materials, know-how and technical expertise, complementary services and technologies. 

We have established our global presence with manufacturing plants in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy and United States and as well a Global Business Service center in Riga. 

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