Facilities Maintenance Technician en Landscape Structures

ABOUT LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES 

Landscape Structures is the leader in commercial playground equipment design and manufacturing. Since 1971, we have transformed the landscape of play by bringing captivating play spaces to communities and schools across the globe. Everyone at our employee-owned company welcomes the responsibility of creating experiences that honor and include every child’s unique abilities. We believe play is life-changing. Because play, when designed for everyone, brings out the best in all of us.

Our work spans three divisions—commercial playgrounds, splash pads and shade structures—each with a shared goal to create engaging, inclusive and inspiring outdoor spaces. While headquartered in Delano, Minn., our shade division—SkyWays® by Landscape Structures—is based in Dallas, Texas, where the team supports our playground business as well as designs and manufactures industry-leading shade solutions.

SkyWays shade structures do more than protect, they define and elevate the spaces they serve. Engineered to withstand extreme heat and harmful UV rays, our innovative products can cool outdoor environments by up to 30 degrees. From playgrounds and splash pads to dog parks, amphitheaters and zoos, our versatile shade solutions bring beauty, comfort and cohesion to every outdoor setting. Bold, functional, and thoughtfully integrated, our designs don’t just offer shelter, they transform experiences.

 VALUES

• Innovation 
• Commitment & Passion 
• Integrity 
• Team & Relationships 

POSITION SUMMARY

Maintains our Skyways division facilities and operational equipment. Responsibilities include operation, repair, and preventative maintenance of building facilities and equipment; move and installation of equipment and or furniture; and other related duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs plant and/or office facilities maintenance duties such as maintenance of operational equipment, simple electrical projects, light construction and coordination of external contractors.
• Makes routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdown.
• Maintains records of repair work and use of work orders and preventative maintenance scheduling.
• Tests, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs machines and equipment and reports problems to supervisor as appropriate.
• Work closely with outside vendor service technicians, engineers, electricians and millwrights in the repair and installation of new/existing equipment/systems or plant layout changes requiring movement of machines, control equipment, and other apparatus.
• Responsible for following safety rules, producing quality workmanship and for good housekeeping in work area and areas where maintenance/repair and installations are performed.

ATTRIBUTES

• Mechanical aptitude: Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical systems 
• Electrical knowledge: Familiarity with electrical systems, including motors, control panels, and PLCs 
• Preventive maintenance: Skilled in performing scheduled maintenance to prevent equipment failures
• Knowledge of safety protocols: Understands and follows OSHA regulations and site-specific safety standards.
• Adaptable: Responds well to changing priorities, such as emergency breakdowns or new equipment installation.
• Continuous improvement: Looks for ways to improve maintenance processes and reduce recurring issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education 

• High school diploma or equivalent and 7+ years’ related experience 
• Preferred vocational/trade school or equivalent training in the following areas: electrical/electronics, hydraulics, mechanical drives, pneumatics, machine operations or equivalent work experience.
• HVAC or electrical certifications a plus

General 

• Must possess sufficient verbal communication skills to converse with contactors, sub-contractors, and inspectors.
• General facilities upkeep and repair background (Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical etc.)
• Machine schematic and blueprint reading
• Machine operation for maintenance purposes
• Ability to drive forklift, scissor lift, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Electrical 

• Experience troubleshooting and programming PLC’s preferred 
• Experience with industrial electrical systems (480v, 3 phase), diagrams 
• Understand how to use a multimeter for electrical systems
• Electrical drives 

Facilities 

• HVAC experience 
• Facilities electrical experience and installation 
• Light plumbing 
• Sheetrock / painting etc. 

Industrial Fabrication 

• Ability to assist with shop floor projects 
• Creation of tooling and jigs 
• Pneumatic experience 
• Hydraulic experience

Landscape Structure is an Equal Opportunity Employer.