Maintenance II-Technician

greif; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging, offering skilled maintenance roles across diverse facilities. This position focuses on preventive maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, and reliability improvements in a dynamic industrial setting.

The candidate will perform complex electrical work, mentor junior technicians, and contribute to safety initiatives while collaborating with operations and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 4–6 years of experience.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory, codes, and safety standards (NEC, arc flash).
• Ability to read, interpret, and revise schematics, diagrams, manuals, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance tasks on equipment to detect and prevent problems.
• Starts up and shuts down equipment per operation requirements and safety rules.
• Visually inspects electrical machinery and equipment and tests performance.

Skills

Electrical theory

Safety standards

Industrial controls

PLC programming

Schematics reading

Mentoring

Arc flash safety

Education

High School diploma

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world’s most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life’s essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the company Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION:

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

035229 Maintenance II-Technician (Open)

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance tasks such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment to detect and prevent problems.
• Performs start up and shut down of equipment in accordance with operation’s requirements and company safety procedures.
• Visually inspects and tests electrical machinery and equipment.
• Dismantles, inspects, and replaces electrical machinery and defective electrical parts. Conducts thorough inspections to identify underlying issues and troubleshoots complex problems.
• Performs complex lay-outs, assemblies, installs, tests, repairs, and adjusts electrical fixtures, apparatuses, equipment, wiring, to include panels and breakers.
• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots complex industrial control systems, including instrumentation and power distribution equipment. Performs PLC programming, troubleshooting and program documentation maintenance.
• Examines work orders and converses with equipment operators to detect complex equipment problems.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, diagrams, sketches, schematics, engineering specifications, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Revises manuals, diagrams, sketches, schematics, and engineering specifications for projects.
• Performs work of complex electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, and principles of operation of electrical equipment. Responds to any arc flash incidents to ensure safety and mitigate further risks.
• Mentors Junior Technicians.
• Introduces new safety initiatives, rules, and processes.
• Adheres to safety rules including live panel permits, arc flash safety, NEC codes, and other safety rules that govern electrical trades. May mentor junior electricians on safety best practices.
• Promotes, complies, and ensures operations and company safety procedures and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Typically possesses High School diploma (or equivalent) and 4-6years of experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory, codes, and safety standards (e.g., NEC, arc flash).
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving complex electrical problems.
• Strong skills in installing, maintaining, and repairing panels, fixtures, power systems, and industrial controls.
• Expertise in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining documentation.
• Ability to read, interpret, and revise schematics, diagrams, manuals, and specifications.
• Skill in inspections, complex layouts, and overseeing repairs or system upgrades.
• Deep understanding of electrical safety, with ability to respond to incidents and drive new initiatives.
• Ability to mentor and coach junior technicians and share best practices.
• Commitment to safety compliance and promoting safe work practices.

At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $26.68 - $45.43annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between33.00 to37.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. If the competitive wage is equal in both fields, the starting rate is the same for all applicants that apply for this role. The starting rate is not representative of future compensation increases. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement:

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

EEO Statement:

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.