Maintenance Tech I
Friends of Switchpoint Inc · Salt Lake City, UT
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Friends of Switchpoint Inc (industrial) in Salt Lake City, UT.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $61k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 3011 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 30 other live reliability postings in Utah.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 45%
- ✓ Team leadership 32%
- Welding 29%
- Automation 26%
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This plant: Friends of Switchpoint Inc in Salt Lake City
1 other open role at this site.
- Maintenance Tech II · Reliability · Technician
Full description from Friends of Switchpoint IncAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
Job
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment and facility systems.
- ◆Assist with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues.
- ◆Complete basic repairs on machinery, tools, and building systems.
- ◆Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and parts usage.
- ◆Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
- ◆Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
- ◆Support senior technicians with larger maintenance projects and equipment installations.
- ◆Respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner.
- ◆Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED required.
- ✓Technical school training or maintenance certification (preferred).
- ✓0–2 years of maintenance or related experience.
- ✓Basic knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance practices.
- ✓Ability to read basic schematics, manuals, and work instructions.
- ✓Strong willingness to learn and follow instructions.
Requirements
- ✓Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
- ✓Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined spaces.
- ✓Ability to work overtime or weekends as needed.
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Description
ORGANIZATION: Friends of Switchpoint is a non-profit organization that has been serving those individuals, families and veterans experiencing poverty and homelessness since 2014.
- •OUR MISSION: To empower families and individuals in need by addressing the underlying causes of their poverty and providing each client with a personalized, comprehensive plan that supports them on their journey to self-sufficiency and the opportunity to contribute to the community.
- •OUR VISION: We believe each individual has worth and value. Change occurs when people are treated with respect and dignity, empowered with skills and resources to better their circumstance.
Culture values
- •Kindness – Remember Kindness is Contagious!
- •Connection – It is why we are here and what gives purpose & meaning to life!
- •Kinship – We want you and those we serve to feel a sense of Belonging.
- •Self-Worth – Treat people the way they can become w/True Value & Worth!
- •Self-Reliance – Learn your role and take initiative!! We want “Fishermen”!
Guiding principles
- •Kindness: To demonstrate compassion and respect for all people.
- •Leadership: To lead by example, developing, promoting, and sharing innovative ideas and programs to help those experiencing homelessness.
- •Transparency: To be open and honest in our relationships.
- •Authenticity: To do what we say we do.
- •Positive Influence: To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which individual lives are saved and improved by the positive experience of the people we influence.
- •Golden Rule: To treat all people as we ourselves would wish to be treated.
OUR MOTTO: It Takes All of Us to End Homelessness.
Job Summary: Maintenance Technician I is an entry-level position responsible for performing basic maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance tasks on equipment, facilities, and systems. This role works under close supervision and is focused on learning company procedures, safety standards, and maintenance best practices.
Skills and Competencies
- •Basic mechanical aptitude.
- •Problem-solving skills.
- •Dependability and punctuality.
- •Team-oriented mindset.
- •Good communication skills.
- •Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
Physical
Employee Benefits
- •401k
- •EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Full-Time Employee Benefits
- •(Eligible 1st of Month after 60-days)
- •Medical
- •Dental
- •Vision
- •Life & Disability
Wage range between $18.50-$21.00/hour
Full-Time Position
"Employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and dependent on the position you are applying at Switchpoint."