Senior Maintenance Technician

WM; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k) with match

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Personal Days

Job summary

WM seeks a Maintenance Technician responsible for preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on plant machinery and building systems at our Conroe facility. You will diagnose issues, perform repairs, and ensure safety standards are followed on all equipment including autoclave processes and pumps.

Role requires LOTO, confined-space experience, and the ability to read schematics; on-call shifts and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• 4 years of related experience and/or training.
• Experience with LOTO and confined-space programs.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance schedules and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on plant machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform repairs; participate in on-call rotations.
• Maintain and service autoclave systems, pumps, HVAC, and electrical/generator systems.
• Document work orders in CMMS and ensure safety procedures (LOTO, Confined Space, etc.) are followed.
• Assist with inventory management and parts procurement.
• Support safety and housekeeping initiatives and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Forklifts

Aerial lifts

LOTO

Confined space

Electrical safety

Preventive maintenance

Welding

CMMS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding or Electrical certification

Instrumentation and Controls certification

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CMMS software

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: $31.30 per hour. Paid weekly.
Shift: Monday-Friday, 4 AM to 12:30 PM. Some weekend work.
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

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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.

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 WMHS'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 WMHS's commitment to Safety.
• Orders parts/supplies using computer-based procurement system.
• Responsible for inventory management of parts/supplies.
• Proficient using the following computer programs: Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 4 years of related experience and/or training, demonstrating the ability to identify repairs that are needed and to ensure scheduled production run is met.
• Use of forklifts, aerial‑lifts, and various rigging equipment in the performance of maintenance activities.
• Must have experience with the performance of LOTO out and permit confined space programs related to maintenance activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• Welding or Electrical certification or license.
• Instrumentation and Controls (I& C) certification.
• Valid Driver's License.

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 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 office/on-site position is [$00.00] 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.

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.

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