Maintenance Technician
Vertiv · Delaware
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Vertiv (industrial) in Delaware. Foster a Customer-First Mindset.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation, CNC, Welding
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 $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2669 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Delaware plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 7 other live reliability postings in Delaware.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (5+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 63%
- Team leadership 50%
- ✓ Automation 38%
- ✓ Welding 25%
- Robotics 25%
- Root cause 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Vertiv
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- 2
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- 3
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Maintenance Technician at Vertiv in other locations
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Full description from VertivAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Required to perform Preventative, Predictive, and Repair maintenance on, but not limited to, production equipment, facility equipment, buildings, and grounds. These task to be performed using appropriate documents and/or tools.
- ◆Required to aid in the installation or the re-location of equipment.
- ◆Required to work any shift, weekends, shutdowns, and overtime when needed.
- ◆May be required to do other reasonable manufacturing duties as assigned.
- ◆Required to adhere to all safety rules
- ◆Special
requirements
- ✓Must pass Maintenance A test with a 70% or better score.
- ✓Required to maintain regular attendance and can work in team environment.
- ✓Self-motivated.
- ✓Machines and Equipment Involved:
- ✓Required to use, and be proficient with, a Multi-Meter, Oscilloscope preferred, and other electrical measuring devices when needed.
- ✓Required and be proficient in reading and understanding electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, schematics and diagrams.
- ✓Depending on operation, will use any or all, but not limited to, the following as applicable: welding tools including mig, arc, gas braze and diagnostic equipment.
- ✓Educational
Requirements
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
(skills, work experience)
- ✓1 to 5 years’ experience preferred.
- ✓Siemens CNC and/or PLC automation background preferred.
- ✓Required to use, and be proficient with, welding equipment acetylene torch, stick, and mig-wire welder when needed.
- ✓Required and be proficient in hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems with a proven mechanical ability.
- ✓Required to be proficient in using a computer for accessing and entering work orders.
- ✓Rigging and lifting knowledge a plus.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
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- •Job
Our strategic priorities
- •Customer Focus
- •Operational Excellence
- •High-Performance Culture
- •Innovation
- •Financial Strength
Our behaviors
- •Own It
- •Act With Urgency
- •Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- •Think Big and Execute
- •Lead by Example
- •Drive Continuous Improvement
- •Learn and Seek Out Development
- •Promote Transparent & Open Communication
At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.