Maintenance Technician

At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go.  As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies.  Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. Come grow with us!

Reports to: Maintenance Manager  

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician III is responsible for assisting and performing all maintenance duties and other task assigned to support the achievement of the sites business goals and objectives.  

Compensation & Benefits 

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Company-funded retirement contribution of ~18% of pay, plus 401(k) 
• Competitive pay with bonus opportunity 
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, and Pet Insurance 
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave 
• Fitness reimbursement and tuition assistance 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Ability to perform all industrial maintenance duties, which include but not limited to:  

• Perform all duties in accordance with safety policies and regulations and maintain clean organized work area.  
• Know how to perform advanced Preventative maintenance tasks and procedures and use a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).  
• Ability to perform duties with limited supervision.  
• Troubleshooting and repair to mechanical, pneumatic logic and PLCs and electrical systems.  
• Installation of facility equipment from provided P&ID and blueprints to include fabrication.  
• Maintenance and rebuilding expertise on pumps, motors, gearboxes, and production equipment.  
• Instrumentation and Calibration: Expertly install, calibrate, and troubleshoot precision instruments such as pressure transducers, flow meters, temperature sensors (RTDs/thermocouples), and distance sensors.  
• VFD/Servo Expertise: Calibrate, program, and troubleshoot VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) parameters and advanced servo drive systems. This includes adjusting acceleration/deceleration curves and managing motor feedback loops.  
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Independently perform and document Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for complex, recurring equipment failures and intermittent breakdowns to identify failure mechanisms and implement permanent corrective actions.  
• Mentorship and Coaching: Act as a dedicated mentor and trainer for Maintenance Technicians I and II, providing hands-on instruction during repairs and leading formal training sessions on specific equipment or safety protocols.  
• High-Voltage Power: Safely perform diagnostics and repairs on 480V three-phase power systems and distribution panels, adhering strictly to NFPA 70E and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.  
• Ability to obtain operating permit for plant fork truck.  
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

  Safety Responsibilities: 

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures. 
• Participate in required safety training. 
• Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents promptly.  

Required Qualifications

• Education: 
  • High School Diploma/GED 
  • Apprenticeship/Trade School or equivalent 
• Experience: 
  • 4+ years of experience in industrial maintenance or equivalent training.   
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Proficient in multiple industrial maintenance skill sets which could include but not limited to.  
  • Trouble shooting and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.  
  • Proper installation of electrical systems and related equipment.  
  • Advanced welding (which could include mig, tig, and arc).  
  • Ability to use electrical and mechanical test equipment.  
  • Knowledge of ladder logic and PLC control systems.  
  • Carpentry  
  • Plumbing  
  • Advanced pipe fitting (Ability to read P&ID and other blueprints).  
  • Rebuilding of essentials systems; pumps, motors, gearboxes, and all production equipment.  
  • Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.  
  • Basic computer skills which could include Microsoft platforms and any other company applications.  
  • Ability to mentor team members  
  • Communicate professionally with all Co-owners and outside agencies.  

 Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

• Ability to lift/ carry 75lbs and greater.  
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.  
• Ability to work in confined space and the ability to work at elevation.  
• Ability to work in unconditioned environments, which may include multiple environmental and plant conditions.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

Work Environment & Culture 

We offer a collaborative, employee-owned workplace where accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement matter. Employees are encouraged to share ideas, grow their skills, and build long-term careers. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. 

Ready to Apply? 

If you enjoy dependable, hands-on work and want to be part of a team that values safety, teamwork, and ownership, we’d love to hear from you. 

Apply today. 

PBI-Gordon Companies and its subsidiaries are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees who work 30 hours per week or more. Full-time employees will become eligible to participate in benefits on the first of the month following their start date, unless stated otherwise below. (Note: Interns do not qualify for eligibility.)

Medical Insurance

We are committed to helping you and your dependents maintain health and wellness by offering voluntary, competitive medical insurance and prescription drug plan options.

Dental Insurance

Choose from two voluntary dental plans that are designed to help protect you and your dependents’ oral health. 

Vision Insurance

Our voluntary vision insurance plan is designed to help protect you and your dependents eye health. Coverage is available for eye exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses. Employee owners are responsible for 100% of the cost of this plan.

Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

We offer a company-paid $50,000 life insurance policy with AD&D. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for yourself, your spouse and/or your dependent children. The cost for this coverage is based on the amount you elect and your age.

Short- and Long-term Disability

Our company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans to provide income replacement in the event you are not able to work due to illness or injury. Short-term disability will provide 70% income replacement up to $1,350 per week and long-term disability will provide 60% income replacement up to $5,000 per month.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP Services are company paid to benefit all employee-owners and their families. EAP provides up to six free counseling sessions to help you and your family members manage life stressors, solve personal or relationship concerns, and achieve your goals.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Flexible Spending Plans offer employee-owners the option to set aside pre-tax monies into a medical reimbursement or dependent care account to help pay for out-of-pocket medical, dental or vision expenses or day care costs. The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS and adjusted annually. This is a use-it-or-lose-it account, meaning any funds remaining in the account following the close of the plan year will be forfeited.

Pet Insurance

We love our pets! Pet insurance options for your furry friends is offered through the ASPCA. Employee-owners can enroll and pay premiums directly to ASPCA.

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)

Everyone needs time off to rest and recharge! Paid time off includes Regular PTO, Personal PTO, and specified paid company holidays. *The amount of paid time off (PTO) depends upon the employee's position and years of service.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

We act like we own the company because we do! An ESOP provides employees with an ownership stake in the company. It’s an additional form of compensation directly tied to PBI-Gordon Companies financial success. All regular employees are eligible to participate in the ESOP the first of the month following 30 days of service. PBI-Gordon Companies contributes approximately 18% of total compensation annually with a six-year vesting schedule. Our ESOP is more than a benefit, it is a key part of a culture, and it can provide significant rewards in retirement!

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Saving for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. We offer a 401(k)-retirement savings plan to assist employees with this important financial goal. New employee owners are eligible to participate the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We provide a company match of 100% up to 3% deferral with a three-year vesting schedule.

Fitness Reimbursement

We believe regular exercise helps improve overall health and job performance. PBI-Gordon will reimburse up to a maximum of $300 annually for gym/fitness memberships.

William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman Scholarship Fund

Children or grandchildren of employee-owners may apply for a scholarship under the William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman scholarship fund. Applicants are awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in extracurricular/community activities.  

Tuition Reimbursement

After one full year of employment, employee-owners are eligible for tuition reimbursement for bachelor’s level coursework related to their current job or any future job offered at PBI-Gordon Companies.

Parental Leave

Company paid parental leave is offered to employee-owners following the birth of a child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption, foster care, or surrogacy. This policy will run concurrently with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, as applicable.

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Please see our CCPA disclosure for more information.

Employment is contingent upon and may not begin until the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen. PBI-Gordon and its subsidiaries participate in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit the E-Verify Website.