Maintenance Utility

Kennametal

Maintenance Utility role responsible for facility upkeep, utility systems, and maintenance tasks at Kennametal. Ensuring cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency in physical buildings and surrounding areas.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeOrwell • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in basic maintenance tasks including plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC, while effectively managing equipment repairs and installations. Capable of utilizing safety protocols and material handling techniques to ensure a safe and operational facility.

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Basic PlumbingBasic CarpentryPreventative MaintenanceMaterial HandlingProject Management

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Hard Skills

Preventative MaintenanceBasic PlumbingBasic CarpentryHVAC KnowledgeEquipment RepairMaterial HandlingArithmetic SkillsLock Out Tag Out ProceduresPneumatics and Hydraulic SystemsReading Blueprints

Soft Skills

Oral ComprehensionMultitasking Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Work Order SoftwareHand ToolsIndustrial Lift Truck

Certifications & Qualifications

License for Industrial Lift Truck Operation

Industry Keywords

Maintenance UtilitySafety Data SheetsPreventative MaintenanceFacility RepairsEquipment Installation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Maintenance Utility role is responsible for ensuring physical facilities and utility systems remain clean, safe, well-lit, and fully operational.
Handles both routine preventative maintenance and immediate facility repairs.
Basic maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks on plant equipment, machines, and buildings including cleaning, painting, lubrication, fluid and filter changes.
Basic plumbing and basic carpentry.
Repair shop floors, stairs, roof leaks, installs racking units and guards.
Load and unload trucks, assist in equipment relocation and installation.
Change light bulbs and fixtures, clean sumps, catch basins, roof drains, sewer and drain lines.
Winter maintenance includes snow plowing and applying anti-skid material.
Order parts, materials, and chemicals as needed.
Plan and prioritize equipment repairs.
Responsible for project management of equipment installations and relocations to meet established due dates.
Operate material handling.
Assist maintenance repair persons in their daily functions.
Perform daily service to plant equipment.
Complete miscellaneous repairs to machines and systems at the direction of higher-level authority.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3 years of experience.
Ability to remain upright for long periods and to move throughout buildings and their grounds.
Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping and mechanics.
Ability to move and operate equipment and tools commonly used for maintenance.
Familiarity with how to safely use and store equipment and potentially hazardous or flammable materials.
Oral and reading comprehension skills to understand verbal instructions and work orders.
Ability to read, understand and follow the information in material safety data sheets, equipment repair manuals, blueprints.
Ability to select fasteners and wood materials to construct wooden platforms and shipping boxes without the aid of prints.
Arithmetic and measuring skills to prepare and utilize materials needed for maintenance and repairs.
Ability to be licensed for operation of industrial lift truck power equipment.
Must be able to assemble correct personal protective equipment specified on the MSDS when required to clean up spills of flammable, combustible, corrosive or toxic materials.
Must be able to read site gages and perform pH and concentration checks on equipment fluids and to use hand tools.
Able to understand, lock out tag out, shop/repair manual, millwright functions, plumbing and pipe fitting and pneumatics and hydraulic systems.
Computer skills to utilize electronic work order software, email, spreadsheets and other required programs.
Multitasking skills to work on multiple projects at once, as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.
Paid time off (PTO) (accrual prorated based on employment start date).
4 floating holidays, and 7 company holidays per year.
Up to 6% company match to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits.
Annual safety shoe stipend