Maintenance Technician

Jacam Catalyst; Sterling (KS); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacamcatalyst is seeking a Maintenance Technician to handle installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of piping, pumps, and fixed plant assets. The role requires reading technical materials and performing hands-on tasks with some computer use.

The position emphasizes teamwork, quality, and safety. Responsibilities include equipment servicing, basic diagnostics, and supporting expansion projects on-site. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Maintenance experience preferred.
• Logical and practical thinker.
• Experience working with others.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Properly lubricates, cleans, and repairs assigned plant/shop equipment as per routine schedule.
• Provides a basic assessment of general equipment condition and reports perceived problems to the proper authority.
• Ability to communicate issues clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Properly identify and demonstrate the basic use of common mechanical shop tools and equipment.
• Maintains housekeeping throughout the plant.
• Interact with other personnel to maintain safe, efficient operation of the plant.
• Operate numerous plant machinery as needed to move supplies or products and/pr clean at facility.
• Assist as laborer for expansion projects, with duties such as helping with conduit, piping and wire pulls.
• Assist in general maintenance of the north and south plant facilities as needed.
• Seasonal yard work including mowing and weed eating.

Skills

Basic computer use

Customer service

Work ethic

Physical ability

Read product names

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma or GED

Maintenance experience preferred

Job description

The maintenance technician position is responsible for a wide variety of tasks within the maintenance department. The basic function of this role will be responsible for installation, repair, maintenance, daily and preventative, of piping, pumps, equipment, and other fixed plant assets. The person must be able to handle physical work as well as some computer applications. Individual must be able to read and interpret legal and technical information. Also, person must be able to conduct both hands on and classroom training.

Essential Functions

• Properly lubricates, cleans, and repairs assigned plant/shop equipment as per routine schedule.
• Provides a basic assessment of general equipment condition and reports perceived problems to the proper authority.
• Ability to communicate issues clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Properly identify and demonstrate the basic use of common mechanical shop tools and equipment.
• Maintains housekeeping throughout the plant.
• Interact with other personnel to maintain safe, efficient operation of the plant.
• Operate numerous plant machinery as needed to move supplies or products and/pr clean at facility.
• Other assignments or projects as requested by the manager.
• Assist as laborer for expansion projects, with duties such as helping with conduit, piping and wire pulls.
• Assist in general maintenance of the north and south plant facilities as needed.
• Seasonal yard work including mowing and weed eating.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Maintenance experience preferred
• Logical and practical thinker
• Experience working with others
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Skills & Abilities

• Computer Skills: Have basic computer skills. Efficiently navigate a web browser, follow online instructions, type and use a mouse.
• Customer Service Skills: Meet internal and external commitments, respond promptly to customer needs, and solicit customer feedback to improve service.
• Work Ethic: Be dependable, trustworthy, truthful, and credible in the workplace. Display a sincere desire to provide service or assistance, follow instructions, and take responsibility for own actions. Show a commitment to doing the best job possible.
• Physical Abilities: Lift and carry 50 pounds in various packaging. Tip and move 55-gallon drums, weighing up to 600 pounds, with the use of a drum dolly.
• Read product and chemical names.
• Detailed oriented. Must be able to proof read documents.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. Employee will work in office environment also. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, traffic, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

• Comply with all Federal, State and Local laws
• Have the ability to fluently read, write and speak in English
• Adhere to guidelines, policies and procedures as described in the Jacam handbook
• Adhere to Jacam’s Drug and Alcohol policy and agree to submit to random drug testing as a condition of employment

***This company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE COMPANY REMAINS AN “AT-WILL” EMPLOYER. Qualified employees who require reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of the position should notify the Human Resources Director. ***

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