Facility Maintenance Technician

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) matching up to 5%

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, located in Lancaster County, is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician. This role involves inspecting and maintaining various treatment plant equipment, ensuring safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate has experience in facility maintenance, mechanical knowledge, and communication skills. VLS offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 2+ years facility maintenance experience preferred.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, & repair treatment plant equipment.
• Ensure all jobs are completed proficiently & safely.
• Track and monitor all maintenance work.

Skills

Basic welding/fabrication knowledge

Mechanical knowledge of tools and machines

Time management

Reading comprehension and writing skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Mechanical equipment

Job description

Company Information

VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry‑leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America.

Job Summary

VLS Environmental Solutions is the recognized industry leader in providing environmental solutions to our industrial & manufacturing clients. A financially stable company that has experienced significant organic and inorganic growth over the past several years, VLS offers the perks of a big company (competitive pay, great time off packages, & solid benefits, including paid life insurance & a 401(k) match of up to 5% combined with the collaborative & results‑driven culture of a small one.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection, maintenance, & repairs on all treatment plant equipment (tanks, valves, pumps, hoses, etc.)
• Tracks and monitors all maintenance work
• Repairs and maintains mechanical equipment - service and repair machines and their parts that operate primarily based on mechanical principles according to company, state and federal rules and regulations
• Ensures all jobs in the shop & plant area are completed in a proficient & safe manner
• Uses computers to issue parts and update comments on work orders/task list including diagnostic programs for engines and hydraulic systems, etc.
• Ensures all personal protective equipment is used as required
• Monitors garage & plant for supply stock
• General housekeeping in both maintenance and operating areas using prescribed company procedures
• Establishes & maintains effective communication / coordination with staff & management:
  • Provide professional & respectful treatment to drivers, visitors, employees, & management
  • Inform management of area activities & significant problems
  • Carry a communication device & monitor it at all times while clocked in
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Basic welding/fabrication knowledge or experience required
• Mechanical knowledge of tools and machines, including their uses, repair, & maintenance
• 2+ years facility maintenance experience preferred
• Manages time effectively
• Basic math, reading comprehension and writing skills
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to read and comprehend service and repair manuals
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must keep work area clean, organized, and safe

Physical Demands

• Ability to move hand together with arm or two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and occasionally be required to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Must be able to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and smell
• Work near moving mechanical parts and in a loud environment
• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one arm and one leg) while sitting, standing or lying down
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble small objects.
• See, hear and verbally communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee's need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, including our first‑in‑class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD Offering.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) -- Set aside pre‑tax money to use toward your health care spending. VLS provides an employer contribution to all HSA accounts.
• Time Off – We offer 11 (eleven) company‑paid holidays, in addition to our paid time off and voluntary time off plans.
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 assistance and counseling services that are 100% confidential and free to all employees and their dependents.
• Telemedicine – All employees and dependents receive free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day…including holidays!.
• 401(k) – Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS will match up to 5% of your pay every pay period. Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately.
• Life and Disability Insurance – Employer‑paid life insurance, along with short‑term and long‑term disability coverage provided to all full‑time employees.
• Voluntary Life Protection Plans – Employees and their dependents can elect coverage in our voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans.
• Rewards and Recognition Programs – We celebrate our employees! From birthdays to anniversaries and other various milestones/achievements, we have programs in place to recognize our employees.
• Financial Planning – Free One on One financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.
• Employee Discount Program – Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US.

VLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class.