Hiring: Maintenance Technician – Interview Bonus and Sign-on Bonus if Hired
Location: Bridgeport, CT (06606)
Company: Morgan Stephens
Employment Type: Full-Time | Union Position
Compensation: Starting at $41.35/hour, with step increases up to $64.48/hour based on training completion

Overview:
We are currently seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for a long-term union role at a power plant in Bridgeport, CT. This opportunity offers structured career growth, excellent pay, and outstanding benefits—plus an interview bonus and a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Position Summary:
The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems across the facility. The role includes both corrective and preventive maintenance using CMMS (Maximo) and participation in a multi-year training program with step-level pay increases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on plant systems and equipment

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control systems using diagnostic tools and schematics

• Assist with installation and calibration of equipment

• Participate in predictive and preventative maintenance tasks

• Support inventory control and parts management

• Document all maintenance activities in CMMS (Maximo)

• Work safely and comply with all plant safety procedures

• Assist during plant outages and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial, utility, or power plant maintenance

• Strong mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation background

• Ability to read and interpret schematics, P&ID diagrams, and blueprints

• Forklift Certification and EPA Universal Certification preferred

• Willingness to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in varied temperatures

• Must be available for overtime and emergency call-ins

• Physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs and passing respiratory clearance