Plant Maintenance Technician

WM (Waste Management); Morton (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with match

Education assistance

Stock options (discounted)

Dependent day care

Job summary

Maintenance Technician at WM (Waste Management) is responsible for preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance across plant equipment and buildings, following strict safety standards and LOTO procedures.

The role requires diagnosing issues, performing repairs, and documenting work in CMMS. On-call availability and willingness to respond to urgent needs are essential for operations, ensuring reliability and safety across the facility.

Qualifications

• 0–4 years of experience or training in maintenance.
• High school diploma or GED required; boiler/welding/electrical certs preferred.
• 1 year experience with LOTO and confined space programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.
• Follow safety programs and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Conduct diagnostics, repairs, and on-call responses to urgent maintenance needs.
• Maintain equipment and document work orders in CMMS system.

Skills

Safety mindset

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Boiler/Welding/Electrical Certification

Tools

Forklifts & Aerial Lifts

LOTO & Confined Space

PLC & Electrical Systems

Job description

Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release.

Pay Rate: $31.00 per hour. Paid weekly.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 10 AM to 6:30 PM

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 compressors, 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.
• Document 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 ensure 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

• 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 candidat