Maintenance Technician

Ecolab, the leading global developer of premium cleaning, sanitizing, and maintenance products and services for the hospital, institutional and industrial markets, has the following position open.

The Maintenance Technician diagnoses and repairs both facilities and production equipment in a safe, timely, and cost effective manner.

What’s in it For You:

• Opportunity for a long term career path that allows for exposure into all areas of the Ecolab’s supply chain
• Access to best in class resources, tools, and technology
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more! 

What You Will Do:

• Interface with production/warehouse supervision to effect safe repairs to equipment and that equipment is returned to operations in an acceptable condition.
• Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance, trouble shooting, and monthly safety checks.
• Makes repairs & modifications to equipment and facilities as scheduled through the e-mail work order system.
• Responsible for completing all paperwork assigned and coordinating with the Reliability Supervisor to ensure data is correct and recorded.

Plant location: Joliet, IL

Work week and shift: Training is 6am to 2pm Monday thru Friday for the first 90 days of employment.

After 90 days, transition to night shift 6pm to 6am on a rotating schedule. 

Compensation: $38-41/hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years experience in an industrial maintenance environment
• 1 year of experience with electrical and mechanical systems in an industrial environment.
• 1 year of experience with PLC based applications in an industrial environment
• No immigration sponsorship provided

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to perform all physical duties
• Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs
• Able to work in difficult situations such as confined spaces, heat and in high places.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal vocational training in plant maintenance activities with emphasis on industrial applications or equivalent job experience in electricity, power distribution, industrial electrical wiring, mechanics, machine operations, general plumbing, heating ventilation and air conditioning, boiler operations.
• Experience with pumps, welding, bearings, electrical safety, forklifts, gears, hydraulics, valves, and riggings

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

The pay rate for this role ranges from $38.00 to $41.00 per hour, depending on experience. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits 

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accomm