Maintenance Technician

Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, contaminated soil, and dredged material. Our vast portfolio of technologies and services touches nearly every industry that generates waste including energy, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare markets.

Every day our teams across the country take a hands‑on, dedicated approach to recycling and beneficially reusing waste that would otherwise go into landfills. We value our employees as our most important asset, and this is reflected in many areas across our company including recently being named a 2024 Most Loved Workplace ®. We are committed to creating a positive work culture that fosters growth and development while ensuring the health and safety of our employees.

In addition to competitive pay, we also offer:

• Health benefits available Day 1
• 10+ paid holidays/year
• Free HAZWOPER training and certification
• Overtime opportunities
• Ability to be cross‑trained into different roles

Under the supervision of the Plant General Manager, the Maintenance Technician, will work to preserve the condition and operational readiness of our facility in Kansas City, MO. This will include conducting diagnostic assessments, scheduling and performing repairs and maintenance on all plant equipment. This is a physically active role requiring the ability to maneuver around heavy equipment including bending, climbing, crawling, manual dexterity, and frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing approximately 40 pounds.

Under the supervision of the Plant General Manager, the Maintenance Technician, will work to preserve the condition and operational readiness of our facility in Kansas City, MO. This will include conducting diagnostic assessments, scheduling and performing repairs and maintenance on all plant equipment. This is a physically active role requiring the ability to maneuver around heavy equipment including bending, climbing, crawling, manual dexterity, and frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing approximately 40 pounds.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on conveyors, HVAC, roofing and other related items around the location
• conducting diagnostic assessments, scheduling and performing repairs and maintenance on all plant equipment.
• Perform tasks for the upkeep of buildings and grounds
• Utilize carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical skills for minor repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance of pumps and motors
• Ability to read manuals to assist in repairs
• Always maintain a clean and pristine work area
• Develop preventative maintenance procedures, document completed work orders and perform other assignments to ensure a safe, clean healthy and efficient facility.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.
• Required to wear company‑provided personal protective equipment including eye protection, foot protection, hard hat, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
• Ability to maneuver around heavy equipment including bending, climbing, crawling, manual dexterity, and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a DEA background check when relevant.
• Must be willing and able to abide by Clean Earth’s Core Values and Code of Conduct.

Basic Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience 2+ years in maintenance related field
• Must pass physical, drug test and background check
• Understanding of safety, lockout/tagout, and compliance protocols

Preferred Requirements:

• Certification or license in boiler, welding or electrical field
• Associate Degree from a two‑year college or technical school in related field
• Knowledge of hazardous materials handling and OSHA training
• A strong knowledge of electrical, carpentry and plumbing
• Ability to communicate fluently in English

Clean Earth offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment; paid time off, wellness benefits, employee…