Facility Technician-Lancaster, NY

ManpowerGroup WorkMyWay • Lancaster, NY

1h • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Technician supports daily facility operations by assisting the Facility Operator with the intake, handling, and processing of petroleum and hazardous materials. The role includes hands-on work such as offloading and consolidating waste, cleaning and maintaining facility equipment, operating material-handling equipment, and performing general site upkeep. Technicians help ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations in accordance with regulatory and company requirements. Specialized training or certifications, such as confined space entry, may be required.

The work is primarily performed outdoors in the field, in hot or cold conditions for 8–12 or more hours per day, with moderate to loud noise. Workers use protective equipment to reduce exposure to harmful materials, and may need to wear respirators, personal air monitors, or fully encapsulated Level A PPE with a positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus for extended periods. The position may also involve working at heights or in confined spaces.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and a driving record that meets company standards.
• Ability to be on call at night, on weekends, and on holidays, with the required response time.
• Ability to work weekends and extended hours and travel to remote sites as needed.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and math skills, and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds, work outdoors, and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Successful completion of post-offer screenings, including a DOT physical if applicable, drug screen, and background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work at heights or in confined spaces and to perform the physical tasks described, including walking on uneven terrain, standing, bending, reaching, and handling or operating tools and equipment.
• Ability to wear fully encapsulated Level A PPE, including a chemical-protective suit and positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus, for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience in industrial, environmental, waste handling, or a related field.
• Completion of applicable safety, mechanical, hazardous-materials, and equipment training.
• Specialized training or certifications, such as confined space entry.

Responsibilities

• Handle, process, and consolidate petroleum and hazardous waste from vacuum trucks, drums, portable tanks, and bulk loads into appropriate storage containers or tanks.
• Assist with offloading bulk liquids and drummed materials.
• Operate equipment such as pressure washers, forklifts, drum handling devices, hoists, or vacuum trucks, based on training.
• Clean and maintain filters, process tanks, waste containers, vacuum trucks, secondary containment areas, buildings, and facility grounds.
• Perform routine groundskeeping and seasonal tasks, including landscaping and snow removal.
• Follow OSHA, safety, operational, and regulatory procedures.
• Maintain current training, licenses, permits, and regulatory knowledge relevant to assigned tasks.
• Perform field technician duties when support is needed.
• Perform general site maintenance and other duties assigned by the Facility Operator or management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first day of the month following hire.
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%.
• 15 paid days off annually, increasing with each year of service.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Overtime pay after 8 hours in a day.
• 1.5x pay for Saturday work.
• 2x pay for Sunday work.
• Significant overtime opportunities are common due to emergency response and project demands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED