Facilities Maintenance Technician

Position: Facilities Maintenance Technician
Location: Danbury, CT
Salary: $55,000 – $70,000/year
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

Shift Options

2nd Shift: Monday – Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Additional shift differential included

3rd Shift: Sunday – Friday, 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Additional shift differential included

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support maintenance and production operations in a chemical manufacturing environment with large-scale manufacturing equipment.

The Maintenance Technician will assist with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of plumbing systems, building systems, and production equipment. This position will also monitor production management systems to identify operational issues and equipment malfunctions.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and plumbing experience, familiarity with HVAC and industrial systems, and the ability to safely work with large-scale manufacturing equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with general maintenance, pipe cutting, preassembly, and installation of plumbing systems and components.
• Monitor production management systems to determine equipment operational status and identify system malfunctions.
• Build, test, troubleshoot, repair, design, and modify production equipment related to plumbing systems.
• Install, repair, and maintain chilled water, steam, heat, water, gas, drainage, sewage, and other plumbing systems.
• Maintain and repair pumps, boilers, heaters, valves, traps, backflow prevention devices, and other plumbing components.
• Assist with the installation, repair, and replacement of hot and cold water lines and building heating systems.
• Operate pipe-cutting and plumbing tools, including reamers, threading equipment, sewer tapes, pipe cutters, snakes, and other hand tools.
• Operate machine tools to fabricate parts when required.
• Assist with routine inspection and maintenance of building system components.
• Operate forklifts and other heavy machinery as needed.
• Maintain accurate equipment operational status records and logs.
• Maintain proper care, safety, and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Follow all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.
• Stay current with technological developments, equipment, and systems related to the position.
• Perform additional maintenance and job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of directly related maintenance experience required.
• A related higher degree, technical certification, or plumbing-related license may substitute for experience.
• Experience with plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment including pumps, boilers, heaters, and plumbing components.
• Ability to test, maintain, modify, and troubleshoot engineering equipment and systems.
• Ability to assist with building and testing engineering or technical systems and components.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions, manuals, and specifications.
• Ability to document equipment status and prepare reports containing technical information.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to the trade.
• Knowledge of equipment, supplies, ordering, and inventory control.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other heavy machinery is a plus.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work safely in a chemical manufacturing environment.

ABOUT US:

PrideNow is Pride Global's light industrial staffing organization, a distinguished division within the Pride Global umbrella.

Aligned with the overarching mission of Pride Global, we specialize in delivering top-tier human resources and workforce solutions to the light industrial industry. Leveraging the strength of our global network, PrideNow is dedicated to empowering diversity, ensuring compliance, and driving unparalleled success for businesses. As part of the Pride Global family, we bring forth a commitment to excellence and a comprehensive approach to meeting the unique staffing needs of our clients worldwide. Welcome to PrideNow, where our local expertise seamlessly integrates into the global excellence of Pride Global, shaping a future of dynamic workforce solutions.

BENEFITS DISCLOSURE:

Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

EEO STATEMENT:

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Fair Chance Employment:
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.