Maintenance Technician Job at Verdant Specialty Solutions, University Park, IL

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  • Verdant Specialty Solutions
  • University Park, IL

Job Description

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!

 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work

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