Maintenance Technician Jobs in West Virginia
Maintenance Technician jobs in West Virginia are concentrated in the industrial corridors around Charleston, Huntington, and Morgantown, where manufacturing plants, chemical processing facilities, and large institutional employers keep steady demand for skilled technicians at every level from entry-level helpers to senior leads. Employers like Nucor Steel, Appalachian Power, and WVU Medicine operate large facilities that require ongoing preventive maintenance, HVAC, and electrical systems work year-round. Electrical systems, HVAC, and industrial machinery maintenance are consistently the most in-demand specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Imagine: A Career With Purpose and Possibility
Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You’re part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day.
At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care.
Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact.
Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next.
JOB SUMMARY
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, maintaining and improving complex mechanical, electrical and electronic, instrumentation equipment and distribution systems, involving work of varied nature with minimum supervision. Additionally, the IMT will perform checks and maintain records to ensure compliance with Environmental regulations.
SCHEDULE: The team is looking for an individual open to working various shifts, based on need/skillset. This position may require overtime, holiday, and on-call schedule.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Troubleshoot machine problems and make repairs or changes as necessary to electro-mechanical instrumentation and process control systems. If repairs are temporary, ensure permanent repairs are made as soon as possible.
- Perform preventive maintenance testing and maintain records to ensure compliance with all company and environmental regulations.
- Evaluate recommend and/or implement changes to improve machine health as needed.
- Update prints and procedures as needed. Maintain appropriate documentation.
- Evaluate parts requirements for new or existing equipment and make recommendations to set parts up in stock. Research locates and order appropriate parts to ensure reliability.
- Assist with modifications and capital projects as required.
- Communicate with vendors support groups and management about equipment issues.
- Document machine issues repairs made troubleshooting procedures parts used follow up needed etc.
- Perform all job tasks and assignments safely. Conduct regular safety inspections of assigned areas for identification of potential safety problems.
- Perform prescribed audit and sampling activities to monitor system operations for compliance assurance.
QUALIFICATIONS
- AAS degree in Electronic Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
- AAS degree in Electro/Mechanical Engineering Technology (Robotics) or related field.
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in an Industrial Maintenance Electrician job.
- Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and other measuring devices.
- Ability to use multimeters, voltage testers, amp meters, and other testing devices.
- Ability to install and maintain motors, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, transformers, rectifiers, etc.
- Ability to calculate needed material (wire, breakers, conduit, etc.) for new or modifications of existing circuits.
- Ability to assemble, install, alter, and repair any pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, chemicals, or gases. Pneumatics included.
- Ability to use hand power tools applicable to job function. (Welding skills are a plus.)
- Knowledge of electronics and electrical controls and circuits.
- Knowledge of AC and DC drives, PLC's, power distribution and process control.
- Willingness and ability to perform OJT duties.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time.
- Ability to effectively communicate with operations associates, vendors, and support groups.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
- Ability to work up to 11.5-hour shifts
- Lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 75 lbs
- Frequent lifting in the 0–50 lb range
- Carry items (e.g., shafts ~45 lbs) up to 10 feet
- Push/pull equipment (e.g., toolboxes up to ~300 lbs) up to 200 feet
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting/crouching, reaching, twisting
- Occasional crawling
- Ability to climb platforms and access coolant pits
- Frequent use of both hands for simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive motions
- Use of foot controls as required
- Ability to maintain sustained attention, work at a consistent pace, and make independent judgments.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed:
- Work performed around industrial machinery and mechanical/electrical systems
- Frequent exposure to heat, dust, fumes, and gases, wet conditions, and vibration
- Noise levels ranging from moderate to loud
- Indoor manufacturing/production setting
BENEFITS
TekniPlex provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal needs. Our programs offer you and your family health care coverage and financial security. You can take advantage of life insurance, disability coverage and voluntary benefits for extra financial protection and peace of mind. Plus, our work-life benefits provide support and assistance whenever you need it.
- Some of your benefits are paid in full by TekniPlex and some costs are shared between you and TekniPlex. Other benefits are made available to you at reasonable group rates.
- Medical Coverage
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Telemedicine
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
- Short Term Disability (STD)
- Long Term Disability (LTD
- Voluntary Buy-Up LTD
- Hospital Indemnity
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Daily Pay
- Business Travel Insurance
- Legal Plan
- Identity Protection
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Experience
Preferred- 3 - 5 years: Maintenance Technician
- 3 - 5 years: Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Education
Required- Associates or better in Electronics Engineering Technology or related field
- Associates or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Behaviors
Preferred- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Maintenance Technician Job Market in West Virginia
A snapshot from current West Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CommuniCare Health Services4

- Precision CastParts3

- Niterra2

- Walmart2

- Gates Hudson2

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail4
- Automotive4
- Manufacturing4
- Food & Beverage2
- Law & Legal Services2
What West Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance technician jobs across West Virginia.
- EPA 608 certification required for roles involving refrigerants and HVAC systems
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred for industrial and manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated experience with electrical systems, PLCs, and industrial controls
- Ability to read technical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS software
- Valid West Virginia driver's license required for multi-site or facilities roles
Maintenance Technician Jobs in West Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a maintenance technician in West Virginia?
Most maintenance technician roles in West Virginia require a high school diploma or GED plus hands-on trade experience, often gained through a vocational program at institutions like BridgeValley Community and Technical College or Mountwest Community and Technical College. Electrical work requiring independent contracting needs a West Virginia electrician's license issued through the West Virginia Fire Marshal's Office, but facility technician roles in manufacturing or HVAC typically require EPA 608 certification and relevant trade coursework rather than a state license.
Which companies hire maintenance technicians in West Virginia?
Employers hiring maintenance technicians in West Virginia right now include CommuniCare Health Services, Precision CastParts, and Niterra, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. West Virginia's chemical, steel, and healthcare sectors generate the most consistent year-round openings for technicians with industrial and facilities experience.
Which West Virginia cities have the most maintenance technician jobs?
Huntington, Morgantown, and Martinsburg have the most maintenance technician openings in West Virginia. Charleston anchors demand as the state capital with large hospital systems and utility infrastructure, Huntington draws openings from manufacturing and logistics along the Ohio River corridor, and Morgantown benefits from WVU's sprawling campus and growing healthcare and research facilities that require continuous building and equipment maintenance.
Are there remote maintenance technician jobs in West Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. About 4% of maintenance technician openings tied to West Virginia are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most facilities and industrial roles. The portions of the role most likely to support remote work include remote monitoring of building management systems or CMMS data analysis for multi-site facilities managers.
How can I get hired as a maintenance technician in West Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a maintenance helper or facilities assistant role, which large West Virginia employers like WVU Medicine, Appalachian Power, and chemical manufacturers along the Kanawha Valley regularly post for candidates without full trade experience. Completing a trade program at BridgeValley CTC or Mountwest CTC, earning an EPA 608 certification, or holding an OSHA 10 card significantly improves your candidacy. Lateral moves from janitorial, production, or construction labor roles are common starting points.
Where can I find and apply to maintenance technician jobs in West Virginia?
You can find and apply to maintenance technician jobs in West Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search for roles that fit your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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