Facilities Maintenance Technician

Welcome to VVF Illinois Services, LLC! We're part of VVF Group, a world leader in manufacturing of Oleo Chemicals and Personal Care products founded in 1939. We are one of the largest contract manufacturers of personal care products in the world. Here in Montgomery, Illinois, we focus on the manufacturing and distribution of Personal Care Products - we manufacture bar soaps, deodorants, antiperspirants and gels. At VVF, it's not about the job, it's about the experience. We strive to create an exceptional environment for our employees, shaped by fair practices and excellent opportunities for career growth and a working culture that embraces diversity.

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting safe and reliable operation of the plant's facility and utility systems through preventive maintenance, basic repairs, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance. The role supports building systems, utilities, and plant infrastructure including water, steam, HVAC/refrigeration, dust control, and general maintenance activities while working independently and with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, HSE and contractors.

Job Duties:

Facilities & Utilities Maintenance

• Perform basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and refrigeration and chiller systems maintenance
• Troubleshoot, assemble, disassemble, and support repairs of facility and utility equipment
• Keeps tools, equipment, machines, and work areas in neat, clean, orderly condition
• Work with department contractors to ensure compliance and the project achieves objectives
• Use power tools, hand tools, and drain clearing tools safely and effectively
• Ensure GMP and FDA compliance; maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work area with complete and accurate documentation

Equipment Operation & Support

• Operate a fork truck and work safely from ladders, scissor lifts, and boom lifts
• Support fork truck movement and general plant maintenance activities where required
• Use HMI controls and basic computer systems, CMMS, to monitor or support equipment operation

Regulatory Compliance & Safety

• Maintain compliance with LOTO, elevated work, hazardous waste, and general plant safety requirements
• Support GMP/cGMP expectations in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
• Support environmental, wastewater and stormwater compliance activities
• Follow fire safety requirements and support plant emergency preparedness
• Perform all duties safely as per VVF policies and OSHA regulations

Utility Systems

• Maintain, monitor and support water treatment, well water, and purified water systems
• Maintain, monitor and support boiler and steam and condensate operations while following applicable safety practices
• Maintain, monitor and support fire system, fire alarms, and emergency lighting systems
• Maintain, monitor and support HVAC systems, glycol and water chillers and hot water recirculating systems
• Maintain, monitor and support dust collectors and dust control systems

Teamwork & Availability

• Communicate effectively and work independently as well as with cross-functional teams
• Be available to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by management. No task is exclusive to a single classification or skillset.

Basic Minimum Requirements:

• Authorized to work in the United States
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Technical training, college, trade school, or certification in maintenance, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, or related field preferred
• Additional safety or equipment certifications (fork truck, lift operation, boiler, etc.) are an advantage
• 5-10 years of experience in facilities maintenance, utilities, or industrial maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, or refrigeration and chiller systems.
• Experience supporting water, steam, boiler, fire systems or dust collection systems is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues in utilities, including but not limited to chillers, compressors, boilers, water treatment plant, AHUs
• Experience working in regulated environments with GMP/cGMP, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Experience operating lifts, ladders, or material handling equipment in an industrial setting.
• Must have basic standard and metric hand tools (sockets, wrenches, pliers, channel locks, wire cutters).
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with peers, supervisors, and maintenance personnel. The ability to read, understand and follow verbal and written operating instructions.

• Ability to learn/perform basic data entry into process control computers.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends and holidays as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to assemble and disassemble equipment
• Ability to read blueprints and basic technical drawings
• Good computer skills and ability to use HMI controls
• Fork truck driving experience
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently and in teams
• Fire safety, environmental, stormwater, water treatment, wastewater, or hazardous waste experience is an advantage

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, stand, or kneel for long periods of time
• Ability to work at heights and from ladders, scissor lifts, and boom lifts
• Ability to work in dusty environments and wear required PPE. (safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, etc.)
• Ability to perform physical maintenance activities safely in an industrial plant environment
• Moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.); climbing stairs, ladders, and platforms over conveyors
• Frequent bending, squatting, crouching, kneeling, twisting; handling hand and power/pneumatic tools; reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling

Other Required Skills:

• Ability to read and write

• Physical capability of moderate to heavy lifting, climbing stairs and ladders, working on platforms, handling flexible hoses
• Ability to perform the basic math functions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to learn/perform basic data entry into process control computers

At VVF, our people are what make the difference. Benefits for this position include medical, dental and vision insurance available on day 1 of employment. Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverages are provided and paid for by the company. We offer a company match on employee contributions into our available 401(k) retirement plan. Enjoy company paid holidays and vacation time as well as a business casual work environment.

VVF is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, including the perception that a person has any of those characteristics or that the person is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable law. VVF is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.