Maintenance Technician

The Scoular Company; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick time

Volunteer time off

Job summary

The Scoular Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Jerome, Idaho to install, troubleshoot, and maintain production and facility equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operations in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, emergency breakdown support, and adherence to lockout/tagout procedures. The role may involve outdoor work, climbing, and exposure to grain dust, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills are required.
• Experience in industrial maintenance and preventative maintenance (mechanical and electrical) is preferred.
• Able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screening.
• Willing to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency breakdown support.
• Adhere to OSHA lockout/tagout and safety regulations.
• Assist with facility housekeeping and maintain a safe work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Overtime flexibility

Outdoor work

Climbing heights

Dust/grain exposure

Pre-employment screening

Grain facility experience (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment in accordance with safety standards, maintenance systems, and established processes. This role helps ensure equipment operates safely and reliably to support day-to-day operations, business goals, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain the facility safely and efficiently by servicing, repairing, and maintaining equipment, facility systems, production equipment, and electrical systems. Ensure equipment remains functional, safe, and in good repair. Maintenance work may be performed at elevations up to 200 feet.
• Perform equipment adjustments, repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency breakdown support during production and non-production hours. Complete work in a timely manner while following OSHA lockout/tagout requirements and company safety regulations. Equipment may include mills, mixers, loaders, telehandlers, forklifts, skid steers, belt conveyors, drag conveyors, screw conveyors, pneumatic conveyors, dust collection systems, and bucket elevators.
• Assist with facility housekeeping by cleaning interior structures and exterior areas as needed. Maintain a safe work environment at all times and promptly report unsafe practices or potential hazards to the Facility Manager.

About You

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Previous experience and knowledge in industrial maintenance and preventative maintenance (mechanical and electrical)
• Proven experience to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening
• Flexibility to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be comfortable with climbing ladders, heights, and working in confined spaces
• Must be able to work in environments with dust and airborne particles, including grain dust
• Experience in a grain facility preferred but not required

Our Company

Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible.We are a $7 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1400 employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people.

We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.

• We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day -- there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning
• On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match
• Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off
• We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact

The Scoular Company is an equal opportunity employer

The Scoular Company is a Drug-Free Workplace