Maintenance Technician - Industrial

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•City of Dunkirk, NY

About The Position

Under the direction of facility leadership, the Maintenance Technician performs preventive, corrective, scheduled, and emergency maintenance on buildings, grounds, plant machinery, and equipment. The role performs equipment diagnostics and repairs to maintain operational readiness, follows manufacturer and WMHS procedures, and strictly adheres to safety programs and standards. The technician documents work through work orders or a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), completes required safety training, and may be on call for urgent repairs outside the normal shift. The position works in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety-sensitive and requires compliance with safety rules and protocols. Drug and alcohol testing may occur as a condition of employment in accordance with regulations and company policy. The listed shift is Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. The expected base pay is $28 per hour; the offered rate may vary based on relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. Benefits for eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) matching, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days; benefits may vary by site.

Requirements

0–4 years of experience and/or training demonstrating the ability to identify needed repairs and ensure scheduled production runs are met.
Ability to comply strictly with safety rules and protocols; this is a safety-sensitive role.
Ability to meet the physical demands listed for the role, including climbing, balancing, sitting, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or accredited GED.
One year of experience performing LOTO and permit-required confined-space programs related to maintenance activities.
Experience using forklifts, aerial lifts, and various rigging equipment for maintenance activities.
Boiler, welding, or electrical certification or license.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, corrective, scheduled, and emergency maintenance on buildings, grounds, plant machinery, and equipment.
Follow manufacturer and WMHS procedures and comply with safety programs and standards, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), confined space, fall protection, and electrical safety requirements.
Diagnose equipment problems and make necessary repairs; respond to urgent repairs as needed to maintain operational readiness.
Maintain autoclave process equipment and systems, including controls, PLCs, combustion air blowers, pressure controls, and conveyance systems.
Maintain air pollution control devices, air-cooled and spray condensers, recirculating systems, carbon beds, pumps, and related components.
Maintain hydraulic systems, pH control and chemical injection systems, boilers, steam delivery systems, water softeners and other water treatment equipment, air handling equipment, commercial washers, and conveyor systems.
Maintain electrical generator systems, pneumatic systems, compressors, regulators, valves, tubing, pneumatic pumps, and related equipment.
Perform general plumbing work, including hard piping and work with CPVC/PVC, copper, and black pipe.
Perform light electrical maintenance on plant equipment and troubleshoot power systems, PLCs, robotics, and 4–20 milliamp control loop systems.
Perform fabrication and welding work, including arc, MIG, and TIG welding, acetylene torch work, plasma cutting, and grinding.
Assist the Facility/Maintenance Manager with work and other assignments needed to maintain a safe, clean, healthy, and efficient facility.
Document completed work in work orders or the CMMS according to schedule, priority, or other requirements.
Stay current on required safety training and share on-call duties for emergency or urgent repairs outside the scheduled shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.