Plant Maintenance Technician Lead

Athens Services•Irwindale, CA

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About The Position

Athens Services is hiring a Plant Maintenance Technician Lead to help ensure the efficient operation of its maintenance department and industrial machinery at an MRF facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager and Supervisor, the lead provides general leadership to mechanics and cleaners, prioritizes and distributes work according to safety factors and operational needs, reviews productivity and repair progress, and monitors preventive maintenance for timely completion and regulatory compliance. The role also promotes safe work practices, conducts monthly safety meetings, administers company policies and procedures, and supports positive employee relations. The position involves assisting maintenance supervisors and/or the manager with oversight of department processes, inspections, repairs, documentation, and process improvements. The lead supports parts inventory management, employee coaching and mentorship, and ensures maintenance staff have the tools, equipment, and supplies needed to perform their work. Candidates should have troubleshooting knowledge involving conveyors, electronics such as motor controls, VFDs and Allen Bradley PLCs, and hydraulics. The role also promotes relevant technology and information systems, including Dossier. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with Saturdays as needed. The hourly wage is $38.89.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or GED.
Three years of maintenance experience and/or experience supporting a maintenance department.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Self-motivated, highly competitive, and results-oriented, with a proven and documented history of success.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and email communication; ability to learn internal maintenance software quickly.
Work experience successfully implementing safety programs and processes.
Leadership experience, organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and communication skills.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Knowledge of troubleshooting and/or working with conveyors, electronics (motor controls, VFDs, and Allen Bradley PLCs), and hydraulics.

Nice To Haves

High proficiency in maintenance and shop operations.
Extensive mechanic background, with three or more years of hands-on experience.
Waste industry experience, including waste, rock and sand, concrete, and/or asphalt industries.
Mechanical school certificate(s).
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Valid Class A or B license and a good driving record.
Trade school certification.
Welder certification.
Bilingual English/Spanish (also listed as a preferred qualification).

Responsibilities

Assist maintenance supervisors and/or the manager in overseeing the maintenance department and auditing processes and procedures.
Ensure maintenance employees perform quality inspections and repairs, document repairs, and make process alterations as needed.
Manage and organize parts inventory and inspect processes to ensure they are followed.
Promote teamwork and safe working behaviors.
Coach and mentor maintenance employees to support a healthy, positive work environment.
Ensure maintenance employees have the tools, equipment, and supplies needed for maintenance and daily tasks.
Promote relevant technology and information systems that improve shop performance, such as Dossier.
Prioritize and distribute workload according to safety factors and operational needs.
Review productivity levels and repair progress.
Monitor preventive maintenance programs for timely completion and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring safe work practices are followed and monthly safety meetings are conducted.
Administer company policies and procedures and promote positive employee relations.