Utilities Maintenance Technician

Utility Maintenance Mechanic (Night Shift)

We are working with a long-standing food manufacturing company that is looking for a skilled Utility Maintenance Mechanic in their Central NY facility. The Utility Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for performing full- breakdowns and rebuilds of the facility equipment as well as performing preventative maintenance. For this role you must have experience in utilities maintenance in a manufacturing environment.

Location: Syracuse, NY region

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair facility utility systems including boilers, steam distribution networks, compressed air systems, and water treatment equipment to ensure reliable operation of critical infrastructure supporting production processes.
• Carry out tasks by maintenance Shift Supervisor.
• Monitor and service refrigeration and ammonia cooling systems, including compressors, evaporators, condensers, and associated piping, ensuring proper temperatures.
• Perform maintenance on electrical distribution systems, lighting, emergency generators, and power transmission equipment, troubleshooting electrical issues and coordinating with electricians for complex repairs to maintain facility power reliability.
• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment systems, including biological treatment processes, clarifiers, and effluent monitoring equipment to ensure compliance with environmental discharge permits and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of HVAC systems, ventilation equipment, and building infrastructure including roofing, plumbing, and structural components to maintain sanitary conditions and regulatory compliance in food processing areas.
• Respond to emergency utility failures and equipment breakdowns on a 24/7 basis, performing immediate repairs and coordinating with external contractors when specialized services are required to restore critical utility services and minimize production impact.
• Maintain safety practices and regulations and notify the maintenance shift supervisor of any changes.