Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading spirit organization in Edwardsville is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform critical repair and maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of manufacturing experience, strong mechanical skills, and experience with HVAC systems. This position requires physical endurance and technical skills to ensure optimal facility operations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of manufacturing experience in maintenance and repair.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Experience with HVAC controls and systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical malfunctions.

Skills

Lockout-Tagout procedures

Hydraulic skills

Pneumatic skills

Mechanical skills

Technical Capacity

Communication Proficiency

Results Driven & Initiative

Education

High school diploma/GED and craft apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

WORK TYPE: On Site

LOCATION DETAILS: 2525 Midpoint Dr, Edwardsville, KS 66111

WORK HOURS:

7-8 months of the year, shift hours are 6am-2pm. During Peak Spring season (March-May), required shift hours are 3pm-11pm.

How You Will Make an Impact

Varsity Yearbook is looking to hire a Maintenance Technician as a member of the Yearbook team. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of machinery, buildings, and equipment.

• You will exercise technical independence in determining work methods and procedures.
• You receive assignments either orally or through written instructions which may be accompanied by sketches or diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Install conduit, wiring, switching devices, controls, outlets, fixtures, motors, and other such equipment.
• Test, maintain and evaluate equipment performance using voltmeters, temperature sensors, or pressure gauges.
• Test and calibrate HVAC controls.
• Perform activities in construction such as welding, brazing, soldering, and plumbing.
• Check and repair pumps, fans, valves and motors.
• Repair minor equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems.
• Perform general facility maintenance and housekeeping.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience with Lockout-Tagout procedures.
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills with some PLC experience and HVAC.
• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency
• Results Driven & Initiative

Education/Experience

• High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

About Varsity Spirit

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.