Senior Facilities Technician

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie® products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.

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Onsite from our Fontana plant

It is the vision of our Global R&PD business to have an inspired team delivering sustainable innovation to fuel Hardie's growth. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading engineers and scientists, develop and pursue research, work with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities and be challenged to think differently about the way you work. Our business is fast-paced, and our people are smart in the way they solve problems, driven in their pursuit of results, and real in the way they build relationships and work together.

What You’ll Do: 

• Facility Tasks:

• Lead and contribute to the planning of construction projects including design layout, tools and materials needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs for site grounds, facility, labs, and warehouse (Lighting, plumbing, air conditioning, roof repairs, drywall repairs, painting, flooring, build and move furniture, etc.)
• Assist with 5s and execute safety repairs and improvements as needed.
• Perform routine equipment, hand tool maintenance, warehouse maintenance and waste disposal.

• Equipment Maintenance:

• Maintenance of equipment and tools (i.e., forklift, compressor, milter saws, table saw, etc.)
• Manage and coordinate the organization of supplies and tools (including supply re-stocking and requisitioning).

• Provide Project Support as Needed:

• Support lab, project teams and facilities as needed.
• Contribute to R&D facility projects, product installation and trial support as needed.
• Execution of material and product staging, preparation, storage, material cutting, painting and pallet stacking.
• Forklift operation

• Foster and maintain a culture of ZeroHarm:

• Utilize PPE and proper equipment.
• Apply 5S philosophy in Facility, Warehouse, Labs, and Office Area
• Submit weekly safety engagements.
• Maintain forklift certification.
• Complete mandated monthly OSHA training
• Ensure a safe work environment on site grounds, facility, warehouse, labs, and office area through good housekeeping, utilizing proper personal protective equipment and practicing safe equipment operations.
• Promote safety culture by participating in various safety initiatives.
• May require frequent bending, reaching, climbing and occasional heavy lifting.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing.  Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

What You’ll Bring: 

1. SKILLS

• Demonstrated skills in the use of various tools and construction practices.
• Ability to problem solve complex issues and provide solutions.
• Ability to train entry level technicians in the proficient use of hand tools and basic construction practices.
• Team player with strong communication skills and ability to work cross functionally with teams.
• Self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and within a team.

2. EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in commercial or residential facility maintenance or building construction preferred.
• Must be proficient in the use of construction hand tools and possess general construction skills.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Forklift experience required – minimum 3 year.

What You’ll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $25.00 – 32.00 per hour. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits, and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

Benefits available include:

• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay medical insurance; as well as vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary

• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays per year, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave
• Paid sick leave
• Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program and Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
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• Visit JH Benefits At A Glance 2025 to learn more about our benefits.

James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.