Facility Maintenance Technician

About VLS

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America.

Job Summary

VLS Environmental Solutions is the recognized industry leader in providing environmental solutions to our industrial & manufacturing clients. A financially stable company that has experienced significant organic and inorganic growth over the past several years, VLS offers the perks of a big company (competitive pay, great time off packages, & solid benefits, including paid life insurance & a 401(k) match of up to 5% combined with the collaborative & results-driven culture of a small one.

The Facility Maintenance Technician position optimizes the department workflow, quality, & efficiency through maintaining systems, a well-trained & an effective / collaborative team environment. This position supports the WWT facility, SST Facility, Pre-Treatment facility, Solidification, & CW processing. The position is responsible for maintaining equipment & systems to provide dependable support to the Lancaster & Baltimore locations. They will support plant operations in an accurate & efficient manner while observing regulatory requirements & company safety policies / procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection, maintenance, & repairs on all treatment plant equipment (tanks, valves, pumps, hoses, etc.)
• Tracks and monitors all maintenance work
• Repairs and maintains mechanical equipment - service and repair machines and their parts that operate primarily based on mechanical principles according to company, state and federal rules and regulations
• Ensures all jobs in the shop & plant area are completed in a proficient & safe manner
• Uses computers to issue parts and update comments on work orders/task list including diagnostic programs for engines and hydraulic systems, etc.
• Ensures all personal protective equipment is used as required
• Monitors garage & plant for supply stock
• General housekeeping in both maintenance and operating areas using prescribed company procedures
• Establishes & maintains effective communication / coordination with staff & management: Provide professional & respectful treatment to drivers, visitors, employees, & management; Inform management of area activities & significant problems; Carry a communication device & monitor it at all times while clocked in
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Basic welding/fabrication knowledge or experience required
• Mechanical knowledge of tools and machines, including their uses, repair, & maintenance
• 2+ years facility maintenance experience preferred
• Manages time effectively
• Basic math, reading comprehension and writing skills
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to read and comprehend service and repair manuals
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must keep work area clean, organized, and safe

Physical Demands Required

• Ability to move hand together with arm or two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and occasionally be required to lift up to 100 lbs
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Must be able to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and smell
• Work near moving mechanical parts and in a loud environment
• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one arm and one leg) while sitting, standing or lying down
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble small objects
• See, hear and verbally communicate
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - various high quality, low-premium plans, including concierge service and 2nd MD Offering
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) with employer contribution to all HSA accounts
• Time Off - 11 company-paid holidays, plus paid time off and voluntary time off plans
• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 confidential assistance and counseling services free to all employees and their dependents
• Telemedicine - free virtual visits for all employees and dependents
• 401(k) - Generous matching program after 90 days of employment; VLS matches up to 5% of your pay every pay period; matching contributions are 100% vested immediately
• Life and Disability Insurance - Employer-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage for all full-time employees
• Voluntary Life Protection Plans - Employees and dependents can elect voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans
• Rewards and Recognition Programs - Programs to recognize employees for birthdays, anniversaries and other milestones/achievements
• Financial Planning - Free one-on-one financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach
• Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US