Plant Maintenance Technician

WM; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with match

Stock options and discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

WM is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support Stericycle facilities in Colorado. You will perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on plant machinery and equipment, ensuring uptime and safety compliance.

A strong focus on LOTO, confined space, and electrical safety is required, with on-call availability for urgent repairs. This role requires 0-4 years of maintenance experience; a high school diploma or GED, and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years experience in maintenance.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience with LOTO and permit confined space programs.
• Forklift, aerial lifts, and rigging equipment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on plant machinery and equipment.
• Adhere to safety programs including LOTO, confined space, and related standards.
• Diagnose equipment and perform repairs; on-call for urgent repairs.
• Maintain Autoclave processes and PLC/controls systems.
• Maintain boilers, pumps, conveyors, valves, and electrical systems.
• Document results through CMMS and scheduled work orders.
• Assist Maintenance Manager to ensure safe, clean, and efficient facility.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Boiler/Welding/Electrical Certification

Tools

Forklift operation

Aerial lifts

Rigging equipment

LOTO familiarity

Job description

Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE (https://investors.wm.com/news-releases/news-release-details/wm-completes-acquisition-stericycle) to read the press release.

Shift: Monday - Friday; 6:00AM - 2:30PM; Plus Overtime As Needed

What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.

We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more.

Who are we? #WeAreWM

I. Job Summary

Under direction of facility leadership, the Maintenance Technician perform all maintenance functions, including but not limited to preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on all buildings and grounds and all plant machinery and equipment.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all duties and tasks in accordance manufacturer and WMHS procedures and with strict adherence to relative safety programs and standards including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Confined Space, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, etc.

• Performs diagnostic evaluation on equipment and makes repairs when needed and is willing to be on-call and respond to urgent repairs. Ensures that repairs are performed properly in the shortest amount of time possible to maintain the highest level of operational readiness.

• Performs routine, preventive, corrective, and scheduled maintenance on a variety of machinery within the plant including but not limited to:

• Autoclave process equipment/systems maintenance, including controls, Process Logic Controllers (PLC), combustion air blowers, pressure controls and conveyance systems.

• Air pollution control devices, air cooled condensers, spray condensers, recirculating systems, and carbon beds.

• Various Pumps and related components.

• Hydraulic systems including hoses, valves, and cylinders.

• pH control and chemical injection

• Fire tube boiler and ancillary equipment, steam delivery systems, water softeners and other water treatment equipment, air handling equipment, commercial washers, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and conveyor systems.

• electrical generator systems.

• General air pneumatics, including air compressor, regulators, solenoid valves, 2-way and 3-way valve, tubing installation, pneumatic pumps and related systems.

• General plumbing including but not limited to hard piping, CPVC/PVC, copper, black pipe

• Performs light electrical maintenance on all plant equipment to include 480V/ 240V/ 120V/ 24V powers systems. PLC, robotics troubleshooting and 4 to 20 milliamp control loop systems.

• Light to heavy fabrication, demonstrating proficient welding (arc/mig/tig); acetylene torch; plasma cutting; grinding cuttings skills.

• Assists Facility/Maintenance Manager by performing general work or other assignments necessary to ensure a safe, clean, healthy, and efficient facility and vigorously support Stericycle’s commitment to Safety.

• Documents results through completed work orders or in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) based on schedule and priority or as required.

• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

• Stays current on all required safety training.

• Shares time to be on-call and ready to complete emergency or urgent repairs outside of normally scheduled shift.

• Ensure a safe, clean, healthy and efficient facility and vigorously support Stericycle’s commitment to Safety.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 0-4 years experience and/or training, demonstrating the ability to identify repairs that are needed and to assure scheduled production run is met

B. Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

• 1 year experience with the performance of LOTO out and permit confined space programs related to maintenance activities.

• Use of forklifts, aerial-lifts, and various rigging equipment in the performance of maintenance activities

• Boiler, Welding, or Electrical Certification or License

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Climbing

• Balancing

• Sitting

• Hearing

• Repetitive Motions

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Pay: The expected base pay rate for this position is $32 Per Hour. This rate represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. Benefits

• At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
• In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more.
• Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Please note that benefits may vary by site.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran