Maintenance Technician

WaterSaver Faucet Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

401k plan with company match

10 paid holidays

10 paid time off days

5 paid sick leave days

Job summary

WaterSaver Faucet Co. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to lead maintenance activities across our Chicago-area facility.

The role covers preventive and corrective maintenance for building systems and production/process equipment, with emphasis on safety and reliability. You will troubleshoot equipment, coordinateVendor repairs, install electrical and plumbing lines, and document work orders in our maintenance system.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or trade school certifications in relevant areas.
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read IO&M instructions, parts lists and prints.
• Good computer skills with MS Office.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to handle the physical demands of the job.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving history.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled maintenance and repairs on building systems, production equipment, and process equipment.
• Troubleshoot plant equipment and coordinate repairs with outside vendors.
• Install 120V conduit and outlets, low voltage wiring, compressed air and water lines.
• Create work orders and maintain records in the computerized maintenance system.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Building automation systems

LOTO & machine guarding safety

Education

Associates degree or trade school certifications

Job description

At WaterSaver, we take great pride in the quality of our products, our service to our customers and our employees. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits and a work environment structured to cultivate your professional growth.

If you thrive in a team-oriented, fast-paced culture, a career at WaterSaver is the right fit for you.

Our recruiting process consists of a number of steps. The process may vary slightly depending on the position you are applying for.

Who We Are

Founded 80 years ago, WaterSaver Faucet Co. manufactures specialized faucets, valves and related products for use in science laboratories. We are a family-owned company and the largest manufacturer of these products in the world. Quality, innovation and service to our customers drives our success.

Proud To Call Chicago Home

We love Chicago and have always been here. We are in a modern 120,000 square foot facility located in River West northwest of downtown Chicago. This is a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant where we employ 160 people. We have gated off-street parking, are close to I90 and have easy access to public transportation.

Why You Should Join Our Team

When we say that “our people are our biggest asset”, we mean it. Whatever your career goals are, we believe in developing talent from within. We create opportunities for dedicated employees to grow and advance. We promote from within and support continuing education, technical training and skills development.

Position

We require an experienced Maintenance Technician to lead our maintenance activities. This position is responsible for preventive and corrective (break/fix) maintenance throughout our facility. Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide scheduled maintenance and repairs on:
  • Building systems including mechanical (replace filters, belts, motors), plumbing, electrical and compressed air.
  • Production equipment, including CNC machining and turning centers, manual machines, power tools, etc. Perform scheduled preventive maintenance.
  • Process equipment including steam boiler, parts washers, plating equipment (ultrasonic cleaners, rectifiers, pumps and valves), powder coating equipment (ovens, conveyors, etc.) and material handling equipment.
• Troubleshoot plant equipment when breakdowns occur. Coordinate repairs with outside vendors as required.
• Install 120V conduit and outlets, low voltage wiring, compressed air and water lines.
• Create work orders and parts requisitions. Maintain records in computerized maintenance system.

Skills and Competencies

• Comfortable using hand and power tools.
• Familiarity with building automation systems.
• Knowledge of safe work practices (LOTO, machine guarding, etc.) and able to exercise situational awareness.

Qualifications

We are looking for a hands‑on professional with attention to detail and the ability to think through problems and implement solutions. You must have:

• Associates degree or trade school certifications in relevant areas.
• 3 – 5 years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read and understand IO&M instructions, parts lists and prints.
• Good computer skills with proficiency in MS Office.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to handle the physical demands of the job.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving history.

Pay and Benefits

• $30 - $40/hour, depending on skill and experience.
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan.
• Optional dental and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401k plan with company contribution and 50% match.
• (10) paid holidays, (10) paid time off (PTO) days and (5) paid sick leave (PSL) days a year.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to our customers, employees and the community in which we live. We offer a safe and healthy work environment that rewards commitment, talent and the drive for excellence.

Our candidate evaluation process includes a physical exam (including a drug test), background and reference checks, and tests for reading comprehension.