Maintenance Planner

Polaris Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Gym & personal training reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability offerings

Employee stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Polaris Inc. in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Maintenance Technician—Facilities to lead reliability improvements, manage preventive maintenance, and coordinate capital projects across HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.

The role requires 2 years of maintenance technician experience, ability to read blueprints, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint. You will work with contractors and internal teams to improve equipment availability.

Qualifications

• Independent thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• 2 years’ maintenance technician experience working on equipment.
• Proficient reading blueprint drawings.
• Proficient with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance repair work.
• Willingness to gain knowledge in equipment reliability practices.
• Team player and ability to work with all levels of staff and contractors.
• Quality and customer focused with strong project management skills.
• Understanding of contracts and professional services agreements.
• Knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Initiative, independence and sense of urgency.
• Experience with forklifts, BMS, and related equipment.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
• Knowledge of architectural & engineering documents (Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Electrical).

Responsibilities

• Manage contractors and facility projects HVAC, plumbing and electrical.
• Develop PM schedules and enter equipment data in EAM system.
• Develop critical spare parts inventory for facility equipment.
• Pull parts from inventory and kit them for preventive maintenance work.
• Maintain electronic and paper documentation for all building and production equipment.
• Conduct financial analysis on assets and advise on replacement or rebuild.
• Support construction/renovation projects and reliability improvements.
• Lead equipment improvements for the facility increasing availability.
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors for capital projects.
• Examine and implement department level metrics and budget management.
• Research and implement predictive maintenance procedures.

Skills

Independent thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Maintenance experience

Reading blueprints

Electrical maintenance

Hydraulic maintenance

Pneumatic maintenance

Team player

Contract knowledge

OSHA knowledge

Initiative

Forklift experience

Building Management Systems

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

MS Access

Job description

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage contractors and facility projects HVAC, plumbing and electrical
• Responsible for developing data entry rules for EAM maintenance management system including entering new equipment data, developing PM schedules and working with tool crib attendant to maintain spare parts inventories
• Develop critical spare parts inventory for facility equipment
• Pull parts from inventory and kit them for preventive maintenance work
• Maintain electronic and paper documentation for all building and production equipment
• Conduct financial analysis on assets and make recommendations for replacement or rebuild based on work order history and spend
• Support construction/renovation projects
• Engagement in facilities equipment reliability improvements
• Establish and coordinate new contractual relationships and services for facility equipment
• Coordinate and respond to facility requests and measure customer satisfaction
• Lead reliability and maintainability projects for the facility
• Lead equipment improvements for the facility increasing equipment availability
• Support facilities related to capital projects by soliciting installation bids and overseeing contracted work
• Examine and implement department level metrics
• Assist with the development and management of the department budget
• Implement predictive maintenance technologies for facility equipment
• Develop predictive maintenance procedures
• Optimize preventative maintenance procedures for efficiency
• Research and implement equipment reliability procedures to increase equipment availability for the facility

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Possess and demonstrate independent thinking and decision-making abilities
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, value engineer and meet deadlines required
• 2 years’ maintenance technician experience working on equipment
• Proficient reading blueprint drawings
• Proficient with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance repair work
• Willingness to gain knowledge in in equipment reliability practices and procedures
• Team player
• Ability to work with all levels of employees, external contractors and regulatory authorities
• Quality and customer focused
• Strong project management skills
• Understand Contract / Professional Services Agreements
• Knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations
• Initiative, independence and sense of urgency
• Forklift and reach-truck experience preferred
• Building management systems (BMS) and related equipment
• MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Access
• Architectural & engineering documents (Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Electrical)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Intense production line presence. Typical manufacturing and office environment conditions.

Standard hours are Monday through Friday. This position may be required to work weekends and holidays to meet business requirements.

Base Pay Range: $31.05 - $36.28 Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Visa sponsorship will not be provided. To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing. We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit‑sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay‑for‑performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high‑quality product line‑up includes the Polaris RANGER, RZR and Polaris GENERAL side‑by‑side off‑road vehicles; Sportsman all‑terrain off‑road vehicles; military and commercial off‑road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot moto‑roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry‑leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com

EEO Statement Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment‑related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or [e-mail]. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov). At Polaris, the need for diverse perspectives and experiences enables our vision of Best People, Best Team. We value our differences and align our passions to do great work. As a highly efficient growth company, we are driven to be agile and adaptable to support our customers. At Polaris we unite to create memorable adventures. Learn more at http://www.polaris.com/careers