Maintenance Technician

Westaff • Meriden, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Westaff is hiring for a Maintenance Technician in Shelton, CT. This role involves performing a variety of facility-related duties, including installation and repair of plumbing, electrical, and lighting fixtures. The technician will also handle light welding, carpentry, and seasonal groundskeeping tasks. A key part of the role includes maintaining and installing both facility and production-related equipment, as well as company vehicles. The position requires on-call availability for emergency maintenance and may involve occasional overtime and holiday work.

Requirements

• Minimum of eight years of related experience and/or training.
• Must possess and maintain a CT driver’s license.
• Ability to communicate one-on-one and in groups, complete task sheets, and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to understand instructions and troubleshoot problems.
• Ability to work independently from blueprints, work orders, and schematics.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide in all units of measure. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Knowledge of auto mechanics.
• Ability to operate a plow truck.
• Ability to perform occasional work from ladders at heights above 10'.
• Ability to use electronic testing equipment and meters.

Nice To Haves

• Certificates in welding, boiler repair, electronics, auto repair, and related fields a plus.
• Computer experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs facility-related duties and record keeping as required.
• Installs and repairs of leaking pipes, clogged pipes and air lines, etc., as well as electrical and lighting fixtures.
• Performs light welding and carpentry duties.
• Performs seasonal duties regarding grounds keeping, including snow removal.
• Maintains and installs facility-related equipment, such as compressors, tower water systems, heating and A/C system, elevators, lifts, exhaust fan units.
• Maintains and installs production-related equipment, such as tow motors, grinders, dust collectors, stretch wrap machines, gantries, trolleys, and hoists.
• Maintains company vehicles.
• Carries beeper for 24-hour access in case of emergency maintenance of air compressors, boiler, and furnace; on-call for seven-day period on a six-week rotating basis; may have to work a holiday if down time provided; must be able to work occasional overtime.
• Must maintain regular and consistent attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees