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Maintenance Technician

Verdant Specialty Solutions

University Park, IL

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Blueprints, Calibration, Chemistry, Circuit Breakers, Construction, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Driver's License, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Forklift, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Hazardous Materials/Substances, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, ISO 9001, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance - HVAC, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Mathematics, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Piping, Preventative Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Scaffolding, Small Business, Sustainability, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Operations, Test & Measurement Equipment, Test Equipment, Testing, Thermal Sensor, Water Treatment
LOCATION
University Park, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Be the Force Behind Reliable Plant Operations

At Verdant Specialty Solutions, we’re not just producing specialty chemicals — we’re building safe, high-performing manufacturing operations driven by technical expertise and teamwork. We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our University Park team with a primary focus on Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) and Utility systems.

This is a multi-skilled, plant-facing role requiring strong troubleshooting ability, attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence. This position supports electrical, instrumentation, millwright, piping, and utility systems across the facility.

What you’ll do:

  • Bench and field calibrate pressure, temperature, and flow sensors
  • Set up control valves, positioners, and I/P transducers
  • Configure devices using HART communicator or instrument panel buttons
  • Perform loop wiring troubleshooting for analog and discrete devices
  • Work with 110Vac and 24Vdc wiring while preventing signal interference
  • Document calibration activity, labeling, and instrumentation with extreme accuracy
  • Install stainless steel tubing for automatic valves
  • Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical and electronic wiring and equipment
  • Diagnose malfunctioning systems and components using testing equipment
  • Connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, and motors
  • Inspect electrical systems to ensure compliance with plant standards and codes
  • Test electrical continuity using digital multimeters
  • Design and install conduit and wiring systems according to specifications
  • Read and follow blueprints and job specifications
  • Repair or replace electrical components as needed
  • Maintain plant utility systems including boilers, air compressors, cooling towers, and water treatment systems
  • Monitor boiler feed water chemistry and water treatment parameters
  • Perform preventive maintenance including lubrication, inspections, and filter replacement
  • Perform mechanical repairs including valves, piping, strainers, and breakers
  • Support facility maintenance including HVAC, painting, lighting, and general upkeep
  • Assist in MRO storeroom organization and inventory
  • Operate company vehicles and assist contract craftspeople
  • Use power tools, measuring devices, and testing equipment safely
  • Lift and rig equipment and piping
  • Work from ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and elevated platforms
  • Coordinate repairs with production teams
  • Maintain accurate documentation and permit compliance including lockout/tagout procedures
  • Perform housekeeping within assigned areas
  • Support ISO 9001, EFfCI, GMP, RSPO, Manufacturing Excellence, and HSSE standards
  • Participate fully in plant health, safety, and environmental initiatives
  • Complete required HSE training and attend safety meetings
  • Follow life-critical procedures and PPE requirements
  • Handle hazardous and universal waste in compliance with regulations

What we’re looking for:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 7+ years in industrial maintenance or construction experience, chemical manufacturing preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in emphasis area
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Elevated work platform certification
  • Strong ability to read blueprints, piping and instrumentation drawings, and manuals
  • Strong math skills including fractions, ratios, and measurements
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems
  • Ability to perform lockout/tagout and permitting procedures
  • Proficiency using computers for work orders, drawings, and documentation
  • Strong commitment to safety and compliance

Why you’ll love it here:

  • Competitive starting pay beginning at $31.37 per hour
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement savings, and generous PTO
  • Opportunity to work across multiple technical disciplines
  • Career growth within a stable and expanding specialty chemicals company
Join a company that’s redefining what it means to be “green” in the specialty chemicals industry. Verdant combines decades of technical expertise with a culture of collaboration and growth, giving you the platform to make a measurable impact from day one.

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a dynamic, innovation-driven specialty chemicals company with a global footprint. Born from the McIntyre Group of the 1970s and relaunched in 2021, Verdant combines the agility of a small business with the safety, reliability, and scale of a larger organization, offering personal attention backed by industry-leading manufacturing and technical capabilities. With over 375 product offerings, nine strategic sites across the U.S. and Europe, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability, compliance, and customer-centric solutions, Verdant brings functional chemistry to life safely, reliably, and responsibly.

Ready to make your next move? Apply today and let’s win together!
 

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