Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician

Location: Paterson, WA

Job Requisition ID: Req-260402

Time Type: Full time

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

The Construction Laborer (primarily in the Fixed Assets Department) performs tasks involving operating heavy equipment to construction labor at building and other Farm projects.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Operating backhoe, track hoe, forklifts and loaders.

• Cleans construction site to eliminate possible hazards.

• Mow Lawns and maintain sites for tours.

• Builds and positions forms for pouring concrete and dismantles forms after use using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.

• Digs ditches and levels earth to grade specifications using pick and shovel.

• Positions, joins, aligns, and seals structural components such as concrete wall sections and pipes.

• Applies caulking compounds by hand or with caulking gun to seal crevices.

• Smooth and finishes freshly poured cement or concrete, using float, trowel, screed, or powered cement finishing tool.

• Shapes or cuts materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines, or power saw.

• Assembles and fastens materials using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue, to make framework or props.

• Builds or repairs cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools.

• Installs structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim, or hardware, using carpenter's hand and power tools.

• Finishes surfaces of woodworking or wallboard in houses and buildings, using paint, hand tools, and paneling.

• Removes damaged or defective parts or sections of structure and repairs or replaces, using hand tools.

• Measures and marks cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.

• Inspects ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.

• Paints surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or rollers.

• Cuts stencils, and brushes and sprays lettering and decorations on surfaces.

• Occasionally smoothes surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machine.

• Mixes and matches colors of paint, stain, or varnish.

• Fills cracks, holes, and joints with caulk putty, plaster, or other filler, using caulking gun or putty knife.

• Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to work above ground level.

• Reads work order or receives instructions from supervisor or homeowner.

• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.

• Assembles, installs, and/or repairs plumbing.

• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.

• Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures, such as sheds and outbuildings.

• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.  Reports all unsafe activities to Shop Manager.

• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

• Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skills.

• Maintain cleanliness of the Paterson Farm facilities

• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

• Actively participate and comply with Company safety policies, practices, and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in handling and working around chemicals

• 6 months related experience preferred but not required

• Must be customer service oriented

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, twist and turn frequently. 

• Exposed to an outdoor environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature

• Exposure to outdoor farming environment for up to 14 hours per work day to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies 

• Ability to sit and turn back for long periods of time as well as do other movements required for job actions and procedures.

• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment. 

• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties.  Ability to operate work related equipment

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders to enter equipment on a regular basis

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.  Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

• Paid Time Off

• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

• Family-Friendly Employee events

• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Anticipated Close Date

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.

Anticipated Close Date: 05/02/2026

Pay Transparency

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's work location, job duties, experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate for this role is listed below.

Pay Rate or Range: $20.93

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law