Maintenance Technician
WHITLEY EAST LLC · Leola, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at WHITLEY EAST LLC (industrial) in Leola, PA.
- Tools it names
- Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$83k.
Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 1590 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 66 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 54%
- Welding 36%
- PLC 34%
- ✓ Tooling 21%
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Full description from WHITLEY EAST LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform daily and routine maintenance on the facility and shop areas
- ◆Repair doors, windows, walls, flooring, and other structural components
- ◆Fix plumbing issues including leaks, drains, and fixtures
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical problems such as outlets, lighting, and damaged wiring
- ◆Maintain and perform minor repairs on HVAC equipment
- ◆Perform preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and costly repairs
- ◆Identify and correct safety hazards before they cause injuries or downtime
- ◆Paint and perform general facility upkeep as needed
- ◆Safely operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and other shop equipment
- ◆Respond quickly to maintenance requests to keep production moving
- ◆Document completed work and report larger issues that require outside support
- ◆Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent (trade school or vocational training a plus)
- ✓Proven hands-on experience as a Maintenance Technician, Industrial Maintenance Worker, or similar role
- ✓Minimum of four (4) years’ experience operating forklifts and scissor lifts
- ✓Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
- ✓Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
- ✓Able to read basic drawings, manuals, and instructions
- ✓Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team
- ✓Willing to work overtime when production demands it
- ✓Physically able to lift heavy materials, climb ladders, and work indoors and outdoors
Job
Requirements
- ✓Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb and reach for extended periods; lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely move heavier items with assistance or mechanical equipment
- ✓Safe use of hand and power tools with good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- ✓Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, temperature variations and moving equipment
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Description
About the company
Whitley East is a commercial modular builder working across education, healthcare, military, and multi-story projects. We’re part of a growing industry and a team that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and steady improvement.
Our culture is Built with PRIDE — Passion, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence . That means we care about the work, respect one another, do what we say we’ll do, and hold ourselves to a high standard every day.
Position Objective
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping the plant, equipment, and facility in safe, working condition. This is a hands-on role that involves daily repairs, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building issues to minimize downtime.
This position is also expected to
- •Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment; manage multiple competing priorities successfully
- •Maintain a positive, professional demeanor at all times
- •Be very detail oriented and well organized