Maintenance Technician

GardenCore LLC · Tylertown, MS

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at GardenCore LLC (industrial) in Tylertown, MS. Install, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair equipment, electrical components and special purpose machines as assigned.

They ask for: 3+ years
Tools it names: PLC, Welding, EHS / safety
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 31 other live reliability postings in Mississippi.

Experience asked: Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 44%
✓ PLC 44%
✓ Welding 44%
Tooling 34%
✓ EHS / safety 25%

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At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentionedLifts up to 50 lbs

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Responsibilities

◆Install, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair equipment, electrical components and special purpose machines as assigned
◆Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary
◆Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts and complete tasks as assigned
◆Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists
◆Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly
◆Dismantle equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools
◆Ability to think independently while successfully functioning in a team environment, with a proven track record of contributing toward team goals
◆Other duties as assigned

Requirements

✓At least 3 years of maintenance/electrician experience with at least two years working in a manufacturing environment
✓Experience with PLCs and ability to read schematics
✓High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
✓Working knowledge of basic safety programs, particularly lock-out/tag-out procedures, as well as principles of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and mechanics
✓While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear
✓The employee will be required to stand for extended periods of time
✓The employee is regularly required to lift and move up to 50lbs. Occasionally the employee may need to lift up to 65lbs, – should this be the case, employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift
✓The employee must have the capability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and your whole body – bending, crouching, climbing - using steps and ladders, pushing pulling, stooping and reaching

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Description

As a GardenCore Maintenance Technician , you will be responsible for the preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of manufacturing equipment. Maintenance Technicians also provides maintenance support for the various facilities and structures on company property. The successful candidate must be able to work safely in a fast-paced, covered and uncovered manufacturing facility.

What GardenCore Offers You

•Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
•Group retirement savings program
•An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About GardenCore

GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. The Company has deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers, and delivers consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs. The Company has over 1,400 employees and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States.

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