Maintenance Technician

The Planet Group; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Fuel card for travel

Company car after training

Job summary

A maintenance services company is hiring a Maintenance & Repair Technician in Syracuse, NY, with a starting pay of up to $32/hr based on experience. The key responsibilities include repairing conveyor systems primarily for Fed-Ex, requiring strong electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and prior experience in similar roles. This is a travel position with core hours from 8 AM to 5 PM, expecting around 50 hours of work per week and potential overtime compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience in conveyor maintenance or a similar role.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge related to conveyor systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of conveyor systems and machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyor components, including motors and gears.
• Travel to various sites for repairs, primarily day trips.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Interpreting technical blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Starting Pay: Up to $32/hr depending on experience

A Maintenance & Repair Technician responsible for the maintenance and repair of conveyor systems and machinery. Troubleshoot and repair conveyor components, including motors, gears, switches, and other electrical or mechanical parts.

Required qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proven experience in conveyor maintenance or a similar role.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, especially related to conveyor systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and prioritization skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and diagrams.
• Knowledge of standard safety procedures and regulations.
• Previous experience repairing conveyor systems is a plus, but not required.

Customer culture / inside information

99% of the work is for Fed-Ex, repairing and servicing their conveyor systems at their packaging facilities. They service facilities in PA, MD, NY & NJ. They are very focused on finding the right people and minimizing turnover. 60 people overall in the company. They put a lot of time and effort into training.

Job order details

They have 2 openings in the area. Their home base will be their home. For the first 3 months or so they will ride along with another experienced technician. When they get a repair call, they will travel to the site. Eventually, they will get a company car once they are on their own. The company provides a fuel card and a corporate card if they have to stay overnight. They pay for travel time. Most repair calls are day trips; they estimate 10-15 trips per year are overnight.

Experience expectations

They are open to anywhere from 3 years' experience or higher. The electrical experience is key and more important than the mechanical, just because the mechanical can more easily be taught. Conveyor experience is not required, but a plus. Previous experience repairing mechanical and electrical machinery in a manufacturing setting. No entry level, need previous experience. Associates would be nice but not required if they have the experience.

Assignment length

Assignment length: Contract to direct - based on 1040 hours.

Hours

Hours: Core hours are 8-5, travel position so may leave to go to sites earlier and return later.

Overtime

Overtime: Expect to work 50 hours per week. Will pay time and a half for OT. They on occasion get “night emergency calls” they pay OT for those calls whether 40 hours has been reached or not. They consider this an extra thank you for doing work outside of normal business hours. Double time would be any “weekend visit” the employee would get. Their weekend calls are defined as any visit after 5 PM of Friday night to 5 AM Monday morning.

Travel

Travel: Yes, daily visits to sites for repairs, overnight trips are infrequent, 10-15 times per year.