Facilities Maintenance Technician - Growth & Benefits

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discounted Stock Program

401K

Boot & Clothing Allowance

Safety Awards

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Incentive

Tuition Assistance

Career Pathways

Tool Allowance

More.

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety, and adherence to company standards in a demanding environment.

The successful candidate will diagnose issues, perform repairs, and support production schedules with strong problem-solving and teamwork. Competitive hourly wages reflect experience and location in Scarborough, ME.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, progressive technician training, 1-5 years experience diagnosing and repairing equipment, a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment and be legally eligible to work in the US.
• It is expected that the candidate is at least 18 years of age, has the ability to work overtime when needed, and has the physical ability to lift 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Excellent listening, and problem solving skills, the ability to multitask and manage multiple repairs and the ability to read and write English is required.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service.
• Prevents plant breakdowns by performing planned preventive maintenance on conveying systems, power transmissions and other power-driven rotating equipment.
• Communicates equipment issues resolution to operators.
• Works in extreme environments that are often “dirty”.
• Repairs or coordinates repair of warn defective machinery or equipment; tests machines to ensure that quality and rate of production meets specifications.
• Performs extensive housekeeping duties and uses a variety of small tools, hand-powered tools, and knives while complying with safety regulations.
• Maintains necessary log for daily equipment inspections to ensure that the risk of downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules and advises Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within the standard repair times.
• Recommends measures to improve production, equipment performance and product quality and makes service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Cleans, inspects, and/or performs routine maintenance or minor repairs on recycling equipment, such as discs and belts to ensure proper functionality of MRF equipment.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Skills

Reads manuals

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics

Team collaboration

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Progressive technician training

US work eligibility

Tools

Small tools

Hand tools

Knives

Job description

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety, and adherence to company standards in a demanding environment.

The successful candidate will diagnose issues, perform repairs, and support production schedules with strong problem-solving and teamwork. Competitive hourly wages reflect experience and location in Scarborough, ME.