Senior Maintenance Technician

Multifamily NW; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Multifamily NW in Beaverton, Oregon, is seeking a Maintenance Point Guard (Senior Maintenance Technician) responsible for diagnosing and repairing machinery and building systems with a focus on safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of relevant experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to handle complex repairs with minimal supervision.

The role involves performing electrical safety checks, monitoring equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while participating in various training and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience as a Maintenance Technician.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) systems.
• Prior industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify defects and perform repairs on industrial equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot automated controls including PLCs.
• Monitor Material Handling Equipment and report malfunctions.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Repair experience

PLC troubleshooting

Strong mechanical skills

Education

Post high school technical/vocational education

Associate of Science in Engineering

Job description

Shift

5:30pm – 5:30am (Every other Mon) & Tues – Thurs

Who We Are Looking For

As a Maintenance Point Guard, I (Senior Maintenance Technician), you will be responsible for identifying, diagnosing, and repairing machinery and building systems efficiently to ensure minimal downtime. You will work in a climate-controlled environment where safety is prioritized.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify defects and perform repairs on industrial equipment using extensive knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot automated controls, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Conduct electrical safety checks and repairs on both AC systems (up to 3-phase 480V) and DC systems.
• Replace components such as drives, motors, pumps, heaters, switches, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) panels.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards throughout maintenance activities.
• Monitor Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and report any unplanned equipment or process malfunctions.
• Support Control Room and Maintenance Storeroom operations and perform tasks such as fabrication utilizing cut and weld equipment.
• Clean up worksite locations in the shop and on the Distribution Center (DC) floor after repairs are completed.
• Track maintenance schedules, hours, spare parts consumption, and warranty information.
• Perform administrative tasks to support maintenance record keeping in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and manage spare parts storeroom locations.
• Work with contractors, equipment rental vendors, and specialized MHE trades as necessary.
• Participate in safety training, advanced skills training, and cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all work is completed following appropriate safety guidelines.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience as a Maintenance Technician.
• Post high school technical/vocational education or military training in industrial maintenance technology and electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and MHE systems.
• Ability to handle complex repairs with minimal supervision and train others as needed.
• Prior industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in plastics manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and VFDs.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical component repairs and PLC diagnostics.
• Strong mechanical skills in industrial settings.
• Familiarity with industry-standard safety protocols and industrial maintenance practices.

Preferred

• Preferred education: Associate of Science in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Industrial Electrician
• VFD and Control Systems Maintenance & Troubleshooting (Allen Bradley – Siemens)
• CMMS Administration, Maintenance Planning, and Storeroom Management