Facility Maintenance Technician - PLCs & Automation

Socket.dev; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Streck is seeking a Building Engineer 1 to keep our Nebraska facility, equipment, and grounds running safely and reliably. You will work with the Facilities Manager on production equipment, HVAC systems, and building protections in a hands‑on role with varied daily tasks.

The position involves troubleshooting PLC‑controlled systems, repairing HVAC components, and assisting with new equipment installations, with on‑call responsibilities and opportunities to grow technical skills on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical school training or 2-3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Exposure to programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, motors, gearboxes, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Experience with building automation systems (BAS) — HVAC controls, building management/monitoring platforms, or similar automated facility systems.
• Willingness and availability to be on-call.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, adjust, and repair production equipment such as autoclaves, centrifuges, pumps, boilers, and filler/capper and labeling equipment.
• Maintain and repair physical plant machinery, heating and cooling systems, piping, and electrical systems, and document maintenance performed.
• Support the installation of new automation and production equipment.
• Perform periodic checks on the production water system and HVAC filters, and flag issues to the Facilities Manager.
• Inspect, test, and maintain fire equipment, alarms, switches, and sensors.
• Repair and adjust HVAC components, including filter replacement.
• Construct and repair building structures — walls, floors, ceilings, cabinets, and furniture.
• Maintain grounds, including lawn and landscaping care and snow removal.
• Serve as backup for the operation and maintenance of the building's security system.

Skills

PLCs exposure

Electrical knowledge

BAS/automation knowledge

On-call readiness

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Building automation systems (BAS)

HVAC controls knowledge

Job description

Streck is seeking a Building Engineer 1 to keep our Nebraska facility, equipment, and grounds running safely and reliably. You will work with the Facilities Manager on production equipment, HVAC systems, and building protections in a hands‑on role with varied daily tasks.

The position involves troubleshooting PLC‑controlled systems, repairing HVAC components, and assisting with new equipment installations, with on‑call responsibilities and opportunities to grow technical skills on site.