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Facilities Maintenance Technician

RK Industries, LLC · Aurora, CO

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at RK Industries, LLC (industrial) in Aurora, CO.

They ask for
3+ years
Tools it names
Lean, 5S, Tooling, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Colorado: typical posted base $57k–$92k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 44 maintenance technician openings in Colorado, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 48 other live reliability postings in Colorado.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $70k–$95k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Welding 47%
  • ✓ Team leadership 45%
  • PLC 31%
  • Root cause 24%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, Tooling, EHS / safety, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: RK Industries, LLC in Aurora

2 other open roles at this site.

Full description from RK Industries, LLCAs posted on their careers site.Show

Position Summary

The Facilities Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing facility systems, utilities, and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on building infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, material handling equipment, and other facility-related assets. The Facilities Technician works closely with production and safety teams to support manufacturing operations.

Role

Responsibilities

  • ◆Safety, Quality & Compliance:
  • ◆Perform all work in accordance with RK safety policies, OSHA requirements, the National Electrical Code (NEC), applicable local codes, customer specifications, and company quality standards.
  • ◆Complete assigned work safely, efficiently, and with a high level of craftsmanship while meeting production schedules, delivery commitments, and operational goals.
  • ◆Maintain clean, organized work areas and properly care for tools, equipment, and materials in support of 5S and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
  • ◆Identify and promptly communicate safety, quality, labor, schedule, or material concerns to supervision.
  • ◆Demonstrate personal accountability for maintaining a safe work environment and stop work when unsafe conditions exist.

Required

  • ✓High school diploma or equivalent.
  • ✓3+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or a related field.
  • ✓Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, mechanical systems, and general building maintenance.
  • ✓Experience maintaining forklifts or other industrial material handling equipment.
  • ✓Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and maintenance documentation.
  • ✓Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

and Accountability

  • ✓Work may be performed indoors, or outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • ✓Work may require working at heights, in confined spaces, around energized equipment, and noisy or dusty environments. high places, tight places, confined spaces, and/or other adverse locations.
  • ✓Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
  • ✓Ability to lift, move, and/or carry 50 lbs.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

Safety : Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental

Awards : Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition

Benefits : RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards

Philanthropy : RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation

Development : Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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Aurora, CO

$28.85-$33.65 Hourly

RK Company Overview

As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers’ greatest concepts into reality.

Facility Maintenance

  • •Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on building systems and infrastructure. List of build equipment includes but not limited to HVAC, air handlers, exhaust systems, and plumbing.
  • •Troubleshoot and repair plumbing systems, including water lines, fixtures, drains, pumps, and related equipment.

Monitor facility conditions and identify opportunities for improvements, repairs, and cost savings.

Manufacturing Support

  • •Respond promptly to facility-related issues that impact production operations.
  • •Assist with prepping modules and skids to be ready to be shipped out with work like paint touch up and cleaning. This work also includes full paint work for larger skids with walls and doors.
  • •Assist with equipment moves, machine installations, utility connections, and facility modifications.
  • •Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and equipment reliability.

Vendor and Contractor Coordination

  • •Assist in scheduling and overseeing contractors performing facility maintenance or construction work.
  • •Continuous Improvement:
  • •Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and facility reliability.
  • •Recommend improvements to maintenance procedures, equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and facility operations.
  • •Participate in developing and improving preventive maintenance programs, standard work instructions (SWIs), and best practices.

Preferred

  • +HVAC certification or equivalent technical training.
  • +Electrical troubleshooting experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • +Forklift maintenance certification or related experience.
  • +Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

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