Maintenance Technician - 3rd shift

Maintenance Technician

Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits—of design, inclusion, and play—to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today.

Performs preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoots issues, and carries out repair tasks on our industrial production equipment and building infrastructure to maintain optimal working conditions.

Hours: S-Th, 10:00 P.M. - 6:30 A.M.

Values

• Innovation
• Commitment and Passion
• Integrity
• Team and Relationships

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance tasks on industrial equipment and building infrastructure to prevent breakdowns.
• Troubleshooting and Repairs: Diagnose and repair production equipment and infrastructure systems.
• Root-Cause Analysis: Conduct analysis on machine failures to implement corrective actions.
• Documentation: Log maintenance activities, including repairs, modifications, and preventative measures.
• Communication: Effectively communicate equipment status, repair progress, and maintenance needs to team members and other departments.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in initiatives to enhance process efficiency.
• Collaboration: Build partnerships with internal departments and external vendors.
• Training: Engage in ongoing training programs to develop technical skills and knowledge.
• Teamwork: Work individually or as part of a team to complete tasks efficiently.
• Respond to clean-up of blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.
• Ability to perform tasks on a wide variety, and more complex production equipment independently or with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with peers for knowledge sharing and skill development opportunities, taking on more complex troubleshooting responsibilities.
• Participate in rotating on-call duties when assigned.

Attributes

• Preventive Maintenance Knowledge
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Safety Awareness
• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Advanced mechanical equipment knowledge.
• Confident problem-solving skills with the ability to make independent decisions.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of industrial maintenance systems and repair.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot equipment failures and perform necessary repairs independently or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems such as industrial pumps, motors (AC/DC), pneumatic/hydraulic components, gearboxes, bearings, chains/belts, etc.
• Familiarity with electrical control components (e.g., breakers, relays, switches).
• Basic understanding of plumbing systems; PLC-controlled systems preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts/scissor lifts, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma/GED preferred

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The target hourly range is $26.00 - $34.00, depending upon qualifications and experience. This position qualifies for a shift differential of $4.00 per hour. The posted pay range reflects the expected compensation for a fully qualified candidate. Starting pay may be above or below this range based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and training needs.

In addition to hourly pay, the compensation package also includes eligibility for profit-sharing and monthly bonus opportunity. Additionally, for eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; paid time off and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan.

Landscape Structures is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.