Maintenance Technician

Job Details Level: Entry

Job Location:

Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Position Type:
Full Time Salary Range: $30.00 - $34.00 Hourly Job Shift: Day Have you ever worked for a two-time ‘Best Company to Work for in Colorado’ winner? Do you enjoy working for a company that is growing, with big company benefits and a small company feel?

In 2019 and again in 2024, Merritt Aluminum Products had the honor of winning the Best Companies to Work for in Colorado by CoBiz. We pride ourselves in being the best for our employees, our customers, and each other. Along with having amazing co-workers by your side, we offer a total compensation package that includes:

• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Generous employer contributions to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company paid life insurance and additional voluntary life available
• Voluntary long term & short-term disability
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus potential
• 401(k) with company match

The hiring range for this position is $30 to $34 depending on experience.

The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for the maintenance of the Company's facilities, systems and equipment.

Key responsibilities include facility maintenance, preventative maintenance, maintenance service requests, continuous improvement of equipment and facilities, facility safety systems, monitoring the work of outside contractors, grounds work and assisting with other tasks when needed.

• Accurately diagnoses and solves problems with cost effective, long-term solutions
• Displays a strong, consistent effort in completing their work
• Coordinates and monitors the quality of maintenance work being performed by outside contractors

• Completes maintenance service requests in a timely manner
• Quickly and correctly identifies the issue or problem behind the service request
• Recommends and implements the most efficient solution to address the maintenance issue

• Performs maintenance work on the facility, including performing electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and other related tasks
• Performs maintenance work on the Company's equipment and systems
• Assists with groundwork and other tasks, when required
• Establishes and maintains a preventative maintenance program for facilities and equipment
• Identifies changes in maintenance procedures to proactively address recurring issues, and assists with the implementation of process improvements

• Makes building safety systems, ensuring compliance with all company, local, city, state and federal guidelines
• Keeps accurate, detailed and timely maintenance records for all activities
• Assists in keeping the Company's facilities safe, clean and organized

• Exhibits honesty and integrity
• Maintains appropriate personal behavior
• Able to admit mistakes and learn from them

• Honors commitments
• Maintains regular attendance
• Requires minimal supervision

• Demonstrates sound and accurate judgement
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the company's mission statement and values
• Accepts and uses feedback to improve performance

• Respects the decisions of co-workers within the organization
• Uses appropriate speech, language and tones with others
• Does NOT gossip or involve themselves in the personal lives of co-workers

• Works cooperatively in group/team environments
• Proactively offers assistance and support to co-workers
• Places the importance of team achievement above individual achievement

Educational and experience requirements include:

• Broad knowledge of electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing and various equipment
• Relevant experience in a maintenance role
• Track record of quality work
• Strong communication skills to interact with team
• Proven ability to recommend process or efficiency improvements
• Demonstrated ability provide good internal customer service

This job description identifies the major responsibilities of this position. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned, to assist with executing the company's business model, promoting the company's culture, mission and values.