Maintenance Assistant

About the role

Wabtec is hiring a full-time Maintenance Assistant in Wytheville. The role covers maintenance work orders performed in line with safety regulations and standard operating instructions, and includes routine building maintenance, cleaning and responding to emergency repair calls.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine building maintenance such as painting, minor electrical repairs, plumbing, carpentry and heating and ventilation system maintenance
• Clean the interior of the building, machinery and equipment, and the exterior
• Fill out forms and report maintenance status to the supervisor
• Keep inventory of maintenance and cleaning supplies and equipment and report needs
• Respond to emergency calls and diagnose and troubleshoot issues
• Work with and maintain relationships with contracted vendors and assist on special projects
• Take part in ongoing training for preventive maintenance and to advance toward M-1 Maintenance status

Required profile

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Two years of vocational training preferred but not required
• Active enrollment in, or willingness to enroll in, Industrial Maintenance Certification classes at a community college; tuition reimbursement is available through Wabtec
• Ability to work in a team, without close supervision and to solve maintenance problems
• Overtime and weekend/holiday call-in shifts; ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and to work in hot conditions with safety gear

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Use of hand tools, welder, torch, grinders, drills, multimeter and powered industrial trucks
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical systems is a plus

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $22.48-$26.16 depending on qualifications
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits
• Possible annual bonus if eligible