Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician

Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician

Vandalia, IL

About Odyssey Logistics

Odyssey Logistics is a global logistics and supply chain partner helping businesses optimize performance through fully integrated, end-to-end solutions. We connect transportation, technology, and expertise across a broad network of services including 3PL and 4PL managed services, multimodal and intermodal transport, warehousing, trucking, Jones Act Ocean, and customs brokerage, ensuring goods move reliably, efficiently, and intelligently around the world.

Today, Odyssey supports more than 6,000 customers globally, delivering scalable, data driven solutions across complex supply chains. What started with a single client has grown into a dynamic, evolving organization focused on performance, precision, and long-term partnership.

What Sets Us Apart:

Our work is complex, fast moving, and highly collaborative. Success here requires people who think strategically, operate with urgency, and navigate across functions to solve real business challenges. We value individuals who take ownership, challenge the status quo, and turn insight into action.

Our culture is grounded in five core values: Win Together, Innovate Boldly, Drive Results, Customer Centric, and Guide with Care. These are not just principles; they shape how we make decisions, partner with customers, and show up for each other.

At Odyssey, you are not just part of a company; you are part of building what comes next.

The Role:

Work Model: Onsite

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Regular Business Hours

Travel Requirements: None

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Reports to: Operations Manager

Pay Range: $25.00 - $27.00 an hour

*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed.

About the Role

Odyssey Logistics is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain and support our facility, equipment, and infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting, solving problems, and working across multiple trades, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, and general building maintenance.

The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, safety-conscious, and comfortable working independently to keep facility operations running safely and efficiently.

What You'll Do

Facility Maintenance & Repairs

Inspect, maintain, and repair buildings, grounds, and facility infrastructure, including doors, walls, flooring, ceilings, windows, and roofing systems.

Perform general maintenance throughout warehouse areas, loading docks, offices, breakrooms, and restrooms.

Complete painting, drywall repairs, carpentry, and other building improvement projects.

Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance

Troubleshoot and repair lighting, switches, outlets, motors, sensors, breakers, and other electrical components within the scope of training and authorization.

Diagnose and repair mechanical equipment, conveyors, pumps, mixers, and material-handling systems.

Troubleshoot automated and electromechanical equipment, including sensors, motor controls, PLCs, and related control systems.

Assist with equipment installations and facility upgrades while following proper safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO).

Plumbing & HVAC

Diagnose and repair plumbing issues involving fixtures, water lines, valves, drains, leaks, and clogs.

Perform basic HVAC maintenance, inspections, filter replacements, and troubleshooting.

Coordinate with qualified contractors for specialized or major repairs.

Preventive Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and extend asset life.

Identify equipment issues early and implement corrective actions.

Maintain accurate work orders, inspection records, and maintenance documentation.

Recommend improvements to maintenance procedures, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.

Safety & Vendor Coordination

Follow OSHA regulations and established facility safety procedures.

Help maintain a safe, clean, and operationally efficient work environment.

Coordinate with external contractors and service providers to support repairs, maintenance, and facility improvements.

Respond promptly to urgent maintenance requests and facility issues.

What You Bring:

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

Minimum 3 years of hands-on industrial, commercial, or facility maintenance experience.

Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general building maintenance.

Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform repairs using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently.

Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests in a fast-paced environment.

Basic computer skills for work orders and maintenance documentation.

Ability to obtain forklift certification within the first 90 days of employment (training provided).

Preferred Qualifications

Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance, electrical, mechanical, or a related field.

Welding and fabrication experience.

HVAC, electrical, or mechatronics/automation/controls certification or license.

Experience troubleshooting PLCs, sensors, motor controls, and automated equipment.

Skills for Success

Strong troubleshooting and preventive maintenance capabilities.

A proactive, hands-on approach to identifying and resolving facility issues.

Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and safe maintenance practices.

Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Ability to respond effectively to urgent repairs and changing operational priorities.

Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement.

Additional Requirements:

This is a safety-sensitive position.

Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and 5-panel drug screening, including marijuana, as a condition of employment.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• A choice of medical plans with FSA and HSA options• Dental Insurance• Vision Insurance• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance• 401(k) Plan with Company Match• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays• Employee Assistance Program• Company Health & Wellness Program• Discounts with Preferred Vendors

 At Odyssey, we believe the best ideas come from people with different skills, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate every candidate based on the qualifications needed for the role, while also valuing the unique strengths, curiosity, and fresh thinking each person brings. Our commitment to inclusion helps fuel innovation and enables us to deliver smarter, more creative solutions for our customers. We are proud to be a workplace where everyone is treated with respect, given equal opportunity to succeed, and encouraged to contribute in meaningful ways. All employment decisions are based on merit, without regard to race or ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers