Plant Facility Maintenance Specialist/Lead Technician Full Time

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance professional to oversee and perform maintenance on plant equipment, mechanical systems, and facility infrastructure. This is a hands on role responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, safety compliance, and efficient operations while providing hands-on technical support and guidance to staff members. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and Assistant Plant Manager.

Who We Are:

Based out of West Chester, PA, Eldredge, Inc. is a transportation and waste management company specializing in hazardous and non-hazardous waste services for industrial and commercial clients in Greater Philadelphia and nationwide. Our comprehensive services include waste management, transportation, disposal, remediation, treatment processes, environmental consulting, field services, reporting, and compliance. Find more on what we do on our website at eldredgeinc.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all work complies with environmental, health, and safety policies; report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Coordinate daily maintenance priorities with plant leadership.
• Provide oversight, technical expertise, and hands-on support for maintenance projects involving tanks, pumps, piping, hoses, valves, motors, boilers, and related systems.
• Monitor and maintain functionality of processing equipment throughout the facility.
• Support laboratory operations by maintaining equipment reliability and safety compliance.
• Assist maintenance operations across facility areas including wash bays, plant systems, and auxiliary sites.
• Train and guide Maintenance Technicians on procedures, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in work areas, tank farms, and dock areas.
• Execute preventive maintenance programs to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Manage facility upgrades and improvement projects.
• Perform cutting, fabrication, and welding tasks.
• Conduct routine tank inspections for structural integrity and compliance.
• Coordinate seasonal snow removal with Transportation leadership.
• Operate company vehicles and equipment such as forklifts, pickup trucks, and excavators.
• Enforce PPE compliance and maintain professional safety standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant plant maintenance or related experience (or equivalent education/experience combination).
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Maintenance, Business, or related field preferred; or Associate’s degree in hydraulics/heavy equipment.
• Experience with carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and hydraulics required.
• 2–3 years of welding experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Must provide and maintain personal tools required for the role.
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Frequently lift up to 70 lbs. and push, pull, or carry materials.
• Ability to climb, walk, stand, sit, reach, crawl, stoop, and crouch regularly.
• Ability to climb fixed ladders and work at heights with fall-protection equipment.
• Ability to safely work in confined spaces and wear respiratory protection.
• Ability to sit for extended periods when required.
• Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.

Pay: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Describe your plant or industrial maintenance experience and total years in the field.
• Do you have at least 2 years of welding experience?

Work Location: In person