Maintenance Technician

Overview

Ferrellgas was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for 2025 — and that trust starts with our people. Join a team that keeps America grilling!  Blue Rhino, a Ferrellgas company is searching for a Maintenance Technician to join the team. Under manager supervision the Maintenance Technician I is responsible for a wide range of daily duties including inspection, maintenance, and repair of facility equipment and systems and documentation of such tasks; all while maintaining safety, productivity and financial responsibility.

Schedule: 6:00am - 4:30am

Pay: $23.00 hourly

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Blue Rhino, we’re committed to supporting our team with benefits that promote health, financial security, and personal growth:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Income Protection: Company-provided short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Time Off & Family Support: Paid Time Off (PTO), parental leave, and tuition reimbursement
• Wellness & Assistance Programs: Wellness program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Medicare support
• Employee Perks: Referral program, employee discount programs, and propane savings

Responsibilities

• Ensures daily plant and equipment inspections are conducted and documented appropriately.
• Performs and documents preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment to improve equipment reliability, prevent unexpected downtime, and identify potential mechanical failures before they occur. Follows established maintenance schedules and recommends adjustments based on equipment condition and performance.
• Monitors equipment for unusual sounds to detect malfunction.
• Diagnoses equipment malfunctions by inspecting, testing, and evaluating mechanical and electromechanical systems. Identifies root causes of equipment failures and performs corrective repairs to restore safe, reliable operation.
• Assists in maintaining spare parts inventory.
• Dismantles defective equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Provides technical information and operational guidance to production employees.
• Follows safety rules & procedures including OSHA standards and the Company Process Safety Management program.
• Performs and records periodic testing.
• Maintains a clear sense of priority and focus in support of team performance.
• Identifies improvements in the process’s equipment.
• Assists leadership with problem resolution and correction of equipment deficiencies.
• Constantly considers long term upgrades / repairs.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical training, vocational education, or a technical degree in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, mechatronics, or a related field is a plus.
• 1+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or equipment repair experience in a manufacturing, production, processing, or similar industrial environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively multi-task.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated track record of being a reliable and dependable worker.
• Flexible (hours/shifts).
• Mandatory overtime when necessary.

• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States

• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Why Blue Rhino?

At Blue Rhino we’re honored to be part of tight-knit communities across America and thousands of customers’ lives. From our nationwide charitable partnerships with Operation Warm and Operation BBQ Relief to fundraisers for local schools, fire departments, veteran organizations and more, we are always looking for ways to give back to the communities we live in and serve.

Hear from our current employees and discover the people behind Ferrellgas: Employee Testimonials               

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and be part of our growing team!