Industrial Maintenance Technician

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

About Streck

Streck is aNebraska-basedmanufacturing company that makes a global impactbydeveloping anddistributing tolabs worldwide. Ourproductsprovide confidenceforaccuratehealth caretesting!Ourpassions andpriorities are focusedontaking care ofour customers,employees,andgiving back to ourcommunity. Streck has jobsfor every stage ofyourcareer.If you are a dependable, hard-working, and team-oriented individual who values meaningful work, Streck is looking for youto join ourcommunity of passionate people on amission!

Who We Are

Streck is a biomedical manufacturer specializing in cell stabilization technologies, hematology quality control products, and molecular diagnostics. Our products support laboratories and healthcare providers around the world, and every role here — including on our facilities and maintenance team — plays a part in keeping that mission running smoothly.

About the Role

As a Building Engineer 1, you'll help keep our facility, equipment, and grounds running safely and reliably. You'll work alongside the Facilities Manager to maintain the physical plant, production equipment, and building systems that our manufacturing and lab teams depend on every day. This is a hands‑on role for someone who likes variety — one day you might be troubleshooting a PLC-controlled system, the next repairing HVAC components or assisting with a new equipment installation.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What You'll Bring

• 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 — is a strong plus.
• Willingness and availability to be on-call.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, dependability, and the ability to stay organized and meet deadlines.

Work Environment

This role includes both indoor and outdoor work, exposure to varying weather and occasional cold temperatures, and proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and elevated work areas. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. Physical demands include exerting up to 50 lbs of force occasionally and up to 20 lbs frequently, along with standing, walking, lifting, and reaching throughout the shift.

Why Streck

We're a company built on Integrity, Creativity, Customers, Employees, Community, and Quality. We invest in the people who keep our operations running — offering hands‑on variety, opportunities to grow technical skills, and a team that has your back.

Streck Offerings

• A challenging,safeand rewarding work environment
• No night or weekend shifts
• Excellent work life balance
• Market competitive pay
• Comprehensive and inclusive benefits
• Great teamenvironment
• On and off campus career development opportunities

Streck is an EqualEmploymentOpportunityEmployer/Individuals with Disabilities & Protected Veterans/Affirmative Action employer and forbids discrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, gender stereotyping and caregiver status), sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.