Plant Maintenance Technician (WMHS), RWCS

Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release.

Pay: The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $19.47 to $29.16 per hour. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Work Schedule: Monday ~ Friday from 7:00AM or 8:00AM to 3:00PM or 4:0PM. Our plant is a 24/7 facility, and the new hire will be on-call weekend rotating schedule as part of our mandatory policy.

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I. Job Summary

Under direction of facility leadership, the Maintenance Technician perform all maintenance functions, including but not limited to preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on all buildings and grounds and all plant machinery and equipment.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all duties and tasks in accordance manufacturer and WMHS procedures and with strict adherence to relative safety programs and standards including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Confined Space, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, etc.
• Performs diagnostic evaluation on equipment and makes repairs when needed and is willing to be on-call and respond to urgent repairs. Ensures that repairs are performed properly in the shortest amount of time possible to maintain the highest level of operational readiness.
• Performs routine, preventive, corrective, and scheduled maintenance on a variety of machinery within the plant including but not limited to:
• Autoclave process equipment/systems maintenance, including controls, Process Logic Controllers (PLC), combustion air blowers, pressure controls and conveyance systems.
• Air pollution control devices, air cooled condensers, spray condensers, recirculating systems, and carbon beds.
• Various Pumps and related components.
• Hydraulic systems including hoses, valves, and cylinders.
• pH control and chemical injection
• Fire tube boiler and ancillary equipment, steam delivery systems, water softeners and other water treatment equipment, air handling equipment, commercial washers, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and conveyor systems.
• electrical generator systems.
• General air pneumatics, including air compressor, regulators, solenoid valves, 2-way and 3-way valve, tubing installation, pneumatic pumps and related systems.
• General plumbing including but not limited to hard piping, CPVC/PVC, copper, black pipe
• Performs light electrical maintenance on all plant equipment to include 480V/ 240V/ 120V/ 24V powers systems. PLC, robotics troubleshooting and 4 to 20 milliamp control loop systems.
• Light to heavy fabrication, demonstrating proficient welding (arc/mig/tig); acetylene torch; plasma cutting; grinding cuttings skills.
• Assists Facility/Maintenance Manager by performing general work or other assignments necessary to ensure a safe, clean, healthy, and efficient facility and vigorously support Stericycle's commitment to Safety.
• Documents results through completed work orders or in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) based on schedule and priority or as required.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.
• Stays current on all required safety training.
• Shares time to be on-call and ready to complete emergency or urgent repairs outside of normally scheduled shift.
• Ensure a safe, clean, healthy and efficient facility and vigorously support Stericycle's commitment to Safety.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 3 years' experience and/or training, demonstrating the ability to identify repairs that are needed and to assure scheduled production run is met

B. Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• 1 year experience with the performance of LOTO out and permit confined space programs related to maintenance activities.
• Use of forklifts, aerial-lifts, and various rigging equipment in the performance of maintenance activities
• Boiler, Welding, or Electrical Certification or License

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Climbing up to 20-Feet above ground
• Balancing
• Sitting
• Hearing
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

☒ Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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