Plant Maintenance Technician

DPR Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Supports facility and plant operations by performing routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections across building systems and manufacturing equipment. Contributes to operational continuity by applying working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Reduces unplanned downtime by completing preventive maintenance tasks and communicating equipment conditions to production and maintenance leadership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in plant, facility, or equipment maintenance, or a related technical role required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on facility systems and production-support equipment, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Conducts preventive maintenance activities and communicates scheduled work to production teams to minimize operational disruption.
• Removes and replaces defective parts using appropriate hand tools, power tools, hoists, lifts, or material-handling equipment.
• Supports troubleshooting of equipment issues and escalates complex or non-routine problems to senior maintenance personnel.
• Maintains accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage.
• Inspects tools, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance with safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Recordkeeping

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Hoists and lifts

Material-handling equipment

Job description

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Supports facility and plant operations by performing routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections across building systems and manufacturing equipment. Contributes to operational continuity by applying working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Reduces unplanned downtime by completing preventive maintenance tasks and communicating equipment conditions to production and maintenance leadership. Maintains a safe and reliable facility environment by following established procedures and escalating issues requiring advanced intervention.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on facility systems and production-support equipment, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Conducts preventive maintenance activities and communicates scheduled work to production teams to minimize operational disruption.
• Removes and replaces defective parts using appropriate hand tools, power tools, hoists, lifts, or material-handling equipment.
• Supports troubleshooting of equipment issues and escalates complex or non-routine problems to senior maintenance personnel.
• Maintains accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage.
• Inspects tools, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance with safety and housekeeping standards.
• Supports inventory management by monitoring maintenance supplies, parts, and tools and reporting replenishment needs.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

• 3 – 5 years of experience in plant, facility, or equipment maintenance, or a related technical role required.

Certifications And Licenses

• Valid driver’s license required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.