Entry Level Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and modifying building systems, industrial machinery, and facility equipment to support safe and efficient operations across the TECO-Westinghouse facility. This position performs preventive and predictive maintenance, diagnoses equipment malfunctions, repairs mechanical and electrical systems, and supports building infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency backup systems, fire protection, lighting, security, and communications networks.

The Maintenance Technician I also assists with equipment installations, fabrication, and facility improvements while working under supervision when required. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting background, practical maintenance experience, and the ability to interpret technical drawings, understand facility systems, and respond to equipment and building emergencies.

• Analyze faulty equipment and systems, identify the causes of malfunctions, recommend solutions, perform repairs, and return equipment to service
• Conduct diagnostic testing and inspect machinery for unusual sounds, operational variations, and other signs of malfunction
• Consult with supervisors, team leaders, machine operators, and other maintenance technicians to diagnose and resolve equipment issues
• Dismantle defective machinery and equipment and install new or repaired parts
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other machine components
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical machinery and systems

• Install and repair electrical equipment, transformers, wiring, and electrical or electronic components under supervision
• Replace damaged wires and cables, as well as faulty electrical components such as relays, switches, motors, transducers, and position-sensing devices
• Assemble, install, and maintain piping systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, gauges, valves, and pressure regulators
• Install, program, or repair automated machinery and equipment, including variable frequency drives (VFDs) and programmable controllers, under supervision
• Operate machine tools, including lathes, grinders, drills, and milling machines, to repair equipment or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools
• Operate cutting torches and welding equipment to cut or join metal components
• Apply knowledge of building construction and renovation to support facility maintenance and improvement projects

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on building systems, manufacturing equipment, and facility infrastructure
• Identify, lead, and perform proactive maintenance tasks to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime
• Help establish and implement preventive maintenance programs for machinery, equipment, buildings, and site infrastructure
• Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, equipment history, and spare parts
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation

Maintain and support the following systems and infrastructure as required:

• Building and grounds
• Electrical distribution systems
• Emergency backup systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Fire loops and sprinkler systems
• Interior and exterior lighting
• Air distribution systems Parts Procurement & Emergency Response
  • Identify suppliers and procure appropriate replacement parts and components
  • Generate the required purchasing paperwork and documentation
  • Respond to building and factory emergencies as needed
  • Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team
  • Maintain effective working…