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Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will assist in the preparation and implementation of the General Utilities preventative maintenance schedule. You will perform both preventative and corrective maintenance on a variety of equipment, including boilers, heat exchangers, pumps, chillers, cooling towers, and air compressors. Additionally, you will monitor the functioning of general utilities, order and replace parts as needed, and communicate any operational changes to managers and other personnel. Your responsibilities will also include maintaining HVAC systems, assisting in the maintenance of fire prevention systems, documenting maintenance activities in systems such as CMMS, and aiding in new hire training and cross-training efforts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and implementation of the General Utilities preventative maintenance schedule.

• Perform both preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment such as boilers, heat exchangers, pumps, chillers, cooling towers, and air compressors.

• Monitor the functioning of general utilities and replace parts as needed.

• Communicate any operational changes to managers and other personnel.

• Maintain HVAC systems and assist in the maintenance of fire prevention systems.

• Document maintenance activities in systems such as CMMS.

• Assist in new hire training and cross-training efforts.

Essential Skills

• Mechanic

• Maintenance

• PLC

• 3 phase electrical systems

• 480 volt systems

• Facilities maintenance

• Electrical maintenance

• 5+ years of experience

• Boiler experience

• Industrial maintenance

• Mechanical maintenance

• Preventive maintenance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Boiler Certification is a plus

• Refrigeration Certification is a plus

Why Work Here?

Join a growing team in a dynamic work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as the chance to work with a dedicated and supportive team.

Work Environment

The facility operates 24/7, with maintenance technicians on each shift. The team is responsible for all preventative maintenance (PM) and shutdown work. You will work on a rotating shift schedule of 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, etc., resulting in working every other weekend. Shifts are from 6 PM to 6 AM or 6AM to 6pm. New hires will train on the day shift for a couple of months. The dress code allows jeans but no sweatpants or t-shirts. The facility can get warm due to the use of massive dryers, and candidates should be comfortable with this environment. Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes steel-toed boots, hair nets, and beard nets if necessary. As a GMP facility, no jewelry is allowed. The general environment is 85+ degrees Fahrenheit with 85% humidity in most areas.

Location

AMES, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in AMES,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 25, 2024.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.