Maintenance Technician II

Location: Waverly

Maintenance Technician II

Make a Real Impact with McGill Environmental Systems At McGill, our purpose is to rebuild the soils that support life on our planet. We turn biodegradable waste into high-quality compost that helps restore depleted soils and supports a cleaner, greener future. Using advanced composting technology, we handle a wide range of organic materials-safely, reliably, and with purpose. We believe real environmental change should benefit people, the planet, and the economy.

We take pride in our role within the communities we serve, contributing positively to a cleaner, healthier, and sustainable environment. Driven by our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Accountability and Collaboration, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and strive to create a rewarding, safe, and empowering workplace for all. When you join McGill, you're joining a team that values hard work, innovation, and doing what's right-for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the Earth.

Whether you're working with machinery, logistics, or sales, your work directly supports a greener, healthier future.
Purpose of the Role:

To perform and oversee essential equipment maintenance that ensures uninterrupted production of compost, mulch, and soil products. This role plays a key part in preventing breakdowns, reducing repair costs, and improving operational efficiency.
How You Make an Impact: You take ownership of your work and thrive on keeping complex systems running safely and efficiently. You show up ready-boots on, tools in hand, and focused on solving problems before they grow. Your proactive mindset drives you to stay ahead of potential issues, ensuring equipment runs smoothly and reliably. Whether you're repairing a breakdown, troubleshooting a tricky issue, or guiding a teammate, your work keeps the operation moving.

You hold yourself to high standards, never cut corners, and always look out for the safety and performance of the plant. Your experience, initiative, and proactive approach make you a key part of the team-and the reason production runs smoothly, day after day.
Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician II is a mid-level role responsible for independently handling plant maintenance tasks, troubleshooting issues, and managing parts and repair schedules. This role ensures the long-term health and reliability of production equipment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform regular preventive maintenance on conveyors, motors, screens, and heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and minor electrical issues.
• Prioritize repair needs and communicate status with management.
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  X systems and managing inventory levels.
• Oversee and coordinate with subcontractors when necessary.
• Support training and development of entry-level maintenance team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• May be asked to travel regionally (up to 25%) to support maintenance projects at other sites.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training required
• 2+ years of industrial or mobile equipment maintenance experience.
• Maintaining a valid Driver's License
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including hydraulics.
• Basic welding (MIG) and electrical repair experience.
• Proficient in reading wiring diagrams and equipment schematics
• Experience with CMMS systems and ability to maintain a preventative maintenance schedule
• Ability to work independently and maintain accurate records

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms.

The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision. This position may require participation in the company's Respiratory Protection Program, including medical evaluation, fit testing, and training.

McGill Environmental Systems provides and pays for all required testing and training.
Work Environment:
Work is conducted in both indoor and outdoor areas of the facility. Employees may be exposed to dust, dirt, mud, loud noise, strong odors, heavy machinery in proximity, and potentially extreme weather conditions. Terrain may be uneven, soft, or shifting. Low/variable lighting and slip, trip, or fall hazards should be expected. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety harness, hard hat, high-visibility apparel, safety footwear, gloves, safety glasses, and issued lighting devices, will be provided and must be worn as…