Maintenance Technician

Sun Gro Horticulture•Anderson, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria. Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. The primary goal of Sun Gro® is to promote individual employees’ sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at Sun Gro. Reporting to plant maintenance leadership, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting facility uptime and ensuring maintenance reliability across all operational equipment. This includes maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; performing preventive maintenance; testing electrical components; and supporting overall equipment performance. The role requires accurate use of maintenance systems, strong technical troubleshooting skills, and effective communication with plant personnel to resolve equipment issues and process disruptions.

Requirements

Fluent in verbal and written English
Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
Good communication skills
Ability to safely perform lifting up to 45 lbs on a routine basis
Comfortable with standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods
Must be able to climb industrial ladders and work at heights as needed
Ability to safely work in confined spaces and awkward positions
Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting skills
Ability to read schematics, diagrams, and equipment manuals
Positive, team-oriented attitude and dependable work ethic
Safety-focused with the ability to proactively identify hazards

Responsibilities

Strictly adhere to all plant safety practices, codes, procedures, and programs
Communicate with plant personnel to identify, diagnose, and repair equipment issues and process upsets
Use and maintain the Maintenance Work Order System with accuracy
Complete documentation for Work Orders, preventive maintenance tasks, part requisitions, scheduling, and other maintenance processes
Identify needed parts and supplies and follow ordering procedures to obtain them
Rebuild complex mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, valves)
Complete assigned Work Orders and request assistance when necessary
Perform complex rebuilds and modifications to plant systems and individual equipment
Conduct welding, basic pipefitting, and hydraulic/pneumatic troubleshooting and repairs
Participate in special projects as assigned
Perform additional duties as required