Plant Maintenance Technician Lead

Arakelian Enterprises Inc; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with profit sharing & match

Life Insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Athens Services seeks a Plant Maintenance Lead to drive efficient operation of the maintenance department and lead mechanics and cleaners. You will prioritize workload by safety and operational needs, monitor repairs and preventive maintenance, ensure safety practices, and maintain regulatory compliance at the MRF facility.

Role requires troubleshooting knowledge of conveyors, electronics (motor controls, VFD, PLC Allen Bradley) and hydraulics, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or GED.
• 3 years maintenance experience and/or support of maintenance department.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Self-motivated, highly competitive, and results-oriented with a proven and documented history of success.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and communicating via email.
• Ability to learn internal maintenance software quickly.
• Experience implementing safety programs and processes.
• Leadership, organizational, problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance department processes, review quality of inspections/repairs, document repairs, and implement improvements.
• Ensure proper parts inventory management and organization.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure processes are followed.
• Promote teamwork and safe working behaviors.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to maintenance staff.
• Ensure maintenance staff have tools and supplies for tasks.
• Promote use of technology to improve shop performance (e.g., Dossier).

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Leadership experience

Safety program experience

Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Email

Troubleshooting conveyors/electronics

Problem solving & communication

Maintenance department experience

Physical ability

Team coaching/mentorship

Waste industry knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school certification

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Valid Class A or B license

Welding certification

Good driving record

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Email proficiency

Job description

Summary Athens Services invites you to join our team as a Plant Maintenance Technician Lead, where your expertise and leadership experience will drive our operations forward. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager and Supervisor, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the seamless operation of our industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. With experience in an industrial-style environment and fabrication knowledge, you'll troubleshoot and diagnose issues, dismantle devices, and expertly repair components. Your keen eye for detail will spot operational challenges, allowing you to provide valuable insights and maintain our MRF facility. At Athens Services, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K with profit sharing & match, life insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Position Summary

The Plant Maintenance Lead is responsible for the efficient operation of the maintenance department and for the general leadership of Mechanics and Cleaners. Prioritizes workload according to safety factors and operational needs and ensures workload is evenly distributed. Reviews productivity levels and the progress of all repairs. Monitors the preventative maintenance programs to ensure they are done in a timely manner consistent with all regulatory requirements. Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment by ensuring safe work practices are followed and monthly safety meetings are conducted. Administer company policy and procedures and promote positive employee relations. Candidates should have knowledge in troubleshooting and/or working with Conveyors, electronics (motor controls, VFD, PLC (Allen Bradley) and Hydraulics.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist Maintenance Supervisors and/or Manager to oversee the maintenance department by regularly reviewing and auditing processes/procedures to ensure that the maintenance employees are performing quality inspections/repairs, documenting all repairs, and making process alterations as needed.
• Ensures proper parts inventory management and organization.
• Performs regular inspections to guarantee processes are being followed.
• Promote positive team work and safe working behaviors.
• Provide proper coaching and/or mentorship to all maintenance employees that will help promote a healthy and positive work environment.
• Ensures all maintenance employees have tools, equipment and supplies to perform maintenance and/or daily tasks.
• Promote the use of relevant technology and information systems that improve shop performance such as Dossier.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or GED
• 3 years Maintenance experience and/or support of maintenance department.
• Bilingual (English /Spanish).
• Self-motivated, highly competitive, and results-oriented with a proven and documented history of success.
• Proficiency level skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and communicating using email.
• Ability to learn our internal maintenance software quickly.
• Work experience in successfully implementing safety programs and processes.
• Must have leadership experience, organizational, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly proficient in maintenance and shop operations.
• An extensive background as a mechanic with three or more years of hands‑on experience is preferred.
• Waste industry experience.
• Mechanical school certificate(s)
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Valid Class “A or B” license.
• Good driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade School Certification.
• Bilingual English / Spanish.
• Welder certification.
• Waste, rock & sand, concrete, and/or asphalt industry experience.

Hourly Wage: $38.89/hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm with Saturdays as needed

Benefits: Competitive wages Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision 401K Life Insurance Paid Vacation and Sick Time Career plan Recognition programs Professional development learning

An exceptional work environment Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws.

EEO/M/F/disability/veteran Athens Services is a local, family‑owned waste collection and recycling company that has been a fixture in the greater Los Angeles community for the past 60 years. We provide innovative, consistent, and quality environmental services to our more than 250,000 customers in the 50+ communities we serve. Through reuse, recycling, and composting, Athens diverts valuable resources from landfills.