Maintenance Technician
Lennox · Orangeburg, SC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Lennox (industrial) in Orangeburg, SC. Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 59 live postings that list pay, out of 2258 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 70 other live reliability postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 46%
- PLC 39%
- Welding 30%
- EHS / safety 28%
- Root cause 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: Lennox in Orangeburg
1 other open role at this site.
- Manufacturing Engineer III (3rd shift) · Manufacturing · Senior
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qualifications
of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible to earn overtime when they work more than 40 hours in a week (or as otherwise required by state law).
Benefits : Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.
Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 10 days paid time off, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.
We may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support parts of our hiring process, such as application review and interview scheduling. These tools assist our teams but do not replace human decision-making. If you need an accommodation or have questions, please contact CandidateAccommodations@Lennox.com.
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What Drives Success
Under general supervision, perform general preventative maintenance and simple repairs on manufacturing machines and mechanical equipment.
Performs maintenance service and repairs. Repairs or replaces defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment. Diagnoses mechanical problems and determines how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary. Inspects drives, motors, and belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, or performs other maintenance actions, following checklists. Inspects, operates, and tests machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
What We Are Looking For
Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires 1-3 years related experience. May require technical diploma or equivalent.Strong knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Strong knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings or other structures. Strong knowledge of design techniques, tools, blueprints, drawings, and models. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Must be able move items weighing up to 50 lbs.
What We Offer
Who We Are
Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.