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Project Maintenance Technician

Steris Corporation
$29.00 - $35.00 per hour DOE
paid time off, short term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, New York, Chester
Jun 17, 2026
Position Summary

The position of Project Maintenance Technician is a hands-on position, that provides technical expertise and
oversees and participates in the maintenance, repair, and improvement of facility equipment to reduce downtime
while increasing operational efficiency in a validated cGMP environment. This equipment includes machinery,
buildings, computer systems, control systems, safety, and security systems. Additionally, this position includes
responsibility for maintaining shop tools, inventory, and keeping the department's CMMS (computerized maintenance
management system) updated all while adhering to Lean and 5S principles. The position must be proficient in the
requirements of the Technician Maintenance and Project Technician positions and may be required to provide training
to the technicians in these roles. This position will also be required to support after hours emergency response
activities on an as needed basis. You will use your skill set to successfully complete projects that include
troubleshooting and resolving technical issues and developing new solutions that improve performance and
functionality.

Pay range for this opportunity is $29.00 - $35.00 per hour DOE

Shift is 6pm-6am rotating schedule with a $3 shift differential

Duties
  • Performs technical troubleshooting on a variety of modalities, technologies, and locations. Performs regularly
    scheduled preventative maintenance on high volume, validated processing equipment. Reviews preventative
    maintenance tasks for effectiveness and frequency and recommends any continuous improvement changes or
    Lean practices for implementation to management.
  • Diagnoses potential or actual equipment issues through observation, problem identification, and analysis, utilizing
    available information (e.g., cycle printouts, blueprints, schematics); after-which ensuring appropriate and efficient
    corrective action.
  • Completes operations and project work through construction and/or installation of systems including electrical,
    mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems while complying with all federal and state safety regulations
    and local safety policies and procedures, including ensuring employee safety by adhering to all Lock Out/Tag
    Out procedures, and following SDS safety procedures when using chemicals.
  • Ensures appropriate work instructions are developed and implemented. This will ensure less experienced
    technicians can perform tasks as they become routine in nature. Contributes to operational efficiency by
    responding in person or by phone support to emergency maintenance calls on a 24/7 basis as assigned.
  • Assists in the creation and maintaining of a spare parts program.
  • Strives for continuous improvement by analyzing new or alternative ways to improve operations; incorporates
    staff recommendations into analysis; responds to audit activities in a constructive manner, and uses findings
    to improve operations where possible.
  • Maintains mechanical and technical skills, knowledge, and abilities by attending workshops, reviewing trade
    publications, and participating in training operations personnel to conduct minor, basic repairs to
    equipment, machinery, etc.
  • Contributes in a team effort by performing in accordance to all STERIS policies, cGMP, Lean principles and
    other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher level management and performs other duties as
    assigned.
Duties - cont'd
Education Degree
  • High School Diploma or GED
Required Experience
  • Requires a minimum of three (3) years of related experience.
  • Requires ability to read, interpret, and practically apply electrical ladder diagrams and mechanical blueprints.
  • Requires working knowledge of PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) or other types of process
    control equipment.
  • Requires ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in English.
  • Requires ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
  • Requires computer skills and word processing, spreadsheet and software capabilities re: maintenance
    work order, inventory and downtime software.
  • Requires effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience.
  • Above average organizing, analyzing and a minimum of Level 3 math skills (ratios, proportions, basic
    algebra) to determine organizational Customer and regulatory problems to formulate corrective action plans.
  • Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
  • Requires normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.
Preferred Experience
  • Support Lean practices and principles
Skills
  • Ability to meet physical requirements of position, including physical capacity evaluation testing and
    annual physical, as appropriate.
  • Ability to successfully complete Operator training (classroom and hands-on) to become certified Operator
    and successfully pass Operator re-certification test annually.
  • If required by the specific modality, this role is subject to passing Nuclear Regulatory Commission
    (NRC) required background check
What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer:

  • Market Competitive Pay
  • Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
  • Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
  • Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

Pay range for this opportunity is $29.00 - $35.00 per hour DOE.This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits:STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

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