Facilities Maintenance

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Date: Oct 5, 2026

Location: Newton, NC, US, 28658

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 78754

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​            
       

                                                          

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

 

Come break through with us.  

 

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

  • Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
  • Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
  • Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
  • Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
  • Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
  • Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

The purpose of this position

Perform necessary facilities preventive maintenance, repairs, remodeling, grounds, construction, forklifts, scissors lifts, fire suppression system, overhead doors, automatic gates, cleaning and other building & grounds duties as determined.

 

 

This position includes significant duties such as

Support project planning scheduling system in the day to day activities as instructed by facilities coordinator or management regarding construction, renovations, building repairs, structural, roofing repairs, soil erosion, landscaping, lawn and grounds care, snow removal, security gates/locks/access list, safety rails, fire suppression, lighting retrofits, plumbing, electrical, automatic doors and gates, cleaning, environmental permit / compliance testing, safety inspections, facilities walkthroughs, and other projects as determined.

 

Interface with internal customers, contractors, outside service providers, and management as required with regard to all work orders for construction and building related projects. 

 

Communicate timely status reports for work orders and project to internal customers and the facilities coordinator, follow up as appropriate 

 

Support efforts to comply with all Environmental and Safety directives. 

 

Ensure contractors are trained in orientation. 

 

Report any failings to management of outside contractors regarding Environmental compliance, permit violations, Hazardous and Non Hazardous Waste, OSHA compliance, recycling efforts and adherence to Safety Policies. 

 

Utilize blueprint files, permits, checklists, training documents and records as required. 

 

Perform safety & environmental audits of facilities, building and grounds during weekly PM's and report findings to facilities supervisor. 

 

Proactively and continuously document necessary corrective action work orders and give to facilities coordinator for entry into CMMS system.

 

This description is intended to provide general duties and responsibilities and not meant to be an exhaustive inventory of the role. 

 

You may be assigned and expected to perform duties not otherwise contained in this description. 

 

 

Working Conditions

Good working conditions. Heavy lifting in rare instances typically assisted. Majority of time light lifting is involved. Some exposure to elements of dirt, dust, fumes, heat, cold, and noise, but none to the extent of being disagreeable

 

 

Education

High School or General Education Diploma (GED).

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

The range for this position is ​$26.50 hourly rate - $30.75 hourly rate.  Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.  
  • Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 

 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

 

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


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