Operations & Maintenance Technician - Glendale, KY

VetJobs; Glendale (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Glendale, KY is seeking an Industrial Maintenance & Utility Operator for a hybrid role focusing on mechanical maintenance and utility system operation. You will troubleshoot equipment, monitor boilers and HVAC, and ensure safety compliance while supporting plant production.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial maintenance, reads P&IDs, and can train junior staff. On-site schedule is Tue-Fri 6am-4pm, with potential for shift variations and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in industrial maintenance or utility operations in a chemical/industrial setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with continuous process operations.
• Familiarity with boilers, chillers, HVAC, dust collectors, scrubbers, etc.
• Ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals; safety training completed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, valves, tanks, piping, and rotating equipment.
• Plan materials for service, repair, and preventive maintenance work.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and process lines.
• Maintain CMMS records and follow safety/environmental protocols.
• Provide direction and training to less experienced O&M specialists.
• Monitor and operate plant utility systems including boilers, chillers, HVAC, and scrubbers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

P&ID interpretation

SCADA/DCS experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety procedures (LOTO, confined)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification / associate degree

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Man lift

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS – Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is “On-Site” at the location detailed in the job post.

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK TUES-FRI 6AM-4PM

Position Summary

We are seeking a versatile and safety-focused Industrial Maintenance & Utility Operator to support our plant manufacturing operations. This hybrid role combines hands-on mechanical maintenance with utility system monitoring and operation, with a strong emphasis on industrial maintenance. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable troubleshooting equipment and managing critical utility infrastructure that supports plant production and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on indoor/outdoor process equipment including pumps, valves, tanks, piping, and rotating machinery, etc.
• Plans, selects, and lays out required materials for service, repair, and preventive maintenance work.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and process lines.
• Maintain accurate records in the CMMS and follow all safety and environmental protocols.
• Provides direction and training to less experienced O&M Specialists.
• Requisitions new supplies and equipment.

Utility Operations

• Perform other duties as required.
• Monitor and operate plant utility systems including boilers, chillers, scrubbers, HVAC, water chemical feed systems, other continuous process systems.
• Conduct routine inspections and log readings for utility performance and compliance.
• Respond to alarms and abnormal conditions in utility systems and take corrective action.
• Assist with startup, shutdown, and emergency response procedures for utility systems.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• High school diploma or GED required, technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, process technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or utility operations, preferably in a chemical or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with continuous process operations
• Familiarity with utility systems such as boilers, chillers, HVAC, Dust Collectors, Scrubbers, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Comfortable working in outdoor environments and around hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of safety procedures including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and chemical handling and disposal.
• Is required to participate in an on-call rotation schedule to attend to emergency situations at the facility.
• Must be physically able to perform basic maintenance tasks to the highest caliber, which includes ability to: climb ladders, work in confined spaces, lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., etc.
• Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and special maintenance events as needed.
• Required to use a variety of hand and power tools or man lift.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check and subject interview.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a PSM-regulated facility.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting or instrumentation knowledge.
• SCADA or DCS system experience.
• Building Automation Experience
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $25-39 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Location

• City* Glendale
• State* Kentucky
• Job_Category Maintenance
• Job Code Manufacturing Manufacturing
• Affiliate Sponsor Johnson Controls