Maintenance Technician

Paraco Gas Corp; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Paraco Gas Corp is hiring a Maintenance Technician II in Waterbury, CT. You will support the production line and facility maintenance, working with senior technicians and supporting multiple locations.

Roles include equipment lubrication, cleaning, and preventive tasks across daily, weekly and monthly cycles. The role requires lifting up to 75 pounds, readiness for outdoor conditions, and a proactive, safety-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Basic troubleshooting, problem solving and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools and test equipment.
• Read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels and computer consoles.
• High school diploma or GED; vocational certs in electrical/mechanical/plumbing are a plus.
• Lift up to 75 pounds and work outdoors in all weather.
• Disciplined, proactive and reliable with strong work ethic.
• Effective communication with customers and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Perform light maintenance, supply management, cleaning and special projects on the production line and facilities.
• Greasing and oiling equipment and conveyors.
• Clean internal components of equipment.
• Internal washer cleaning.
• Propane pump system daily maintenance.
• Air compressor maintenance daily/weekly/monthly.
• Light janitorial work as needed.
• Rust removal and painting of equipment as needed.
• Supply management and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Power tools

Data reading

Outdoor work

Physical endurance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational Tech Certificate in Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing

Tools

Test equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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Maintenance Technician

Waterbury, CT, Waterbury, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1923

Position Summary

Following upon our roots as a family owned and operated business for the past half century, Paraco is leading the way with numerous initiatives including our state of the art production line in Waterbury, CT.

As a Maintenance Technician II, you will be vital to our production line and facility maintenance in Waterbury and other locations in which we have propane tank refurbishment operations. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will work with the other maintenance technicians to ensure safe and reliable operation of the production line and facility operations.

Key responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Through observation of equipment during the day, you will be working with Senior Maintenance Technicians, performing light maintenance, supply management, cleaning and special projects with regard to our production line and facilities.
• Greasing and oiling all equipment/conveyors
• Cleaning internal components of equipment
• Internal washer cleaning
• Propane pump system daily maintenance
• Air compressor daily/weekly/monthly maintenance
• Light janitorial work as needed
• Rust removal and painting of equipment as needed
• Supply Management
• Other duties as assigned by Senior Maintenance Technician, Plant Supervisor or Maintenance Manager.

Desired skills and experience

• Basic troubleshooting, problem solving and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools and test equipment preferred.
• Read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles and other equipment.
• Completion of proactive maintenance and assigned tasks and repairs in a timely manner.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent or Vocational Technical Certificate training in at least one of the following: Electrical, Mechanical, and/or Plumbing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds at times throughout the day as well as bend, climb, reach, stoop & twist.
• Detailed work ethic, be enthusiastic, committed, proactive and resourceful; effectively gets the job done.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a positive and thoughtful manner with customers and co-workers.