Maintenance Technician III

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Full Time Technical Columbus, OH, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $30.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Pay range: $30 - $35 per hour, based on experience

GFS Chemicals has been a family owned and operated business in Columbus, Ohio, and serving customers worldwide since 1928. Every role in the organization is important and is tasked with meaningful work that impacts the success of some of the world’s great companies. You will be joining an established yet close knit family organization that has been proudly dedicated to quality, service, and innovation in the fine and specialty chemicals market worldwide for nearly 100 years.

In addition to a supportive and compassionate culture, GFS offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefit package, intentional in its design to reward your ongoing commitment to the organization. This includes a generous 401k, Profit Sharing Plan, Health Savings Account (HSA) 2:1 Match, Paid Time Off, Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, and much more.

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Technician III to join our GFS Chemicals family at our McKinley Avenue campus in Columbus, Ohio. This is a leadership role responsible for leading complex maintenance projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring optimal operation of all facility systems. The Maintenance Technician III performs a variety of maintenance duties to reduce and prevent equipment down time, help with equipment installations, maintain building facilities, and grounds upkeep.

This role is responsible for performing preventative maintenance tasks as well as more complex maintenance and repair tasks with minimal supervision.

• Responsible for performing complex tasks to support maintenance operations
• Independently troubleshoot and repair advanced mechanical and electrical systems
• Work with Maintenance Planner to oversee execution of maintenance projects and upgrades
• Escalates personnel issues to Maintenance Manager
• Train and mentor lower-level technicians
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintenance standards
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve system reliability
• Support on-site contractors

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate, Bachelor's Degree, or maintenance certification program, preferred
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial or commercial setting
• Professional certification in one or more relevant technical areas is required (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical trades, boilers, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

The company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.