Plant Maintenance Technician Jobs in Idaho
Plant Maintenance Technician jobs in Idaho are concentrated in Boise, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, where food processing, semiconductor manufacturing, and chemical production drive steady demand for technicians skilled in preventive maintenance, PLC troubleshooting, and industrial electrical systems. Major employers with lasting Idaho operations include Simplot, Lamb Weston, and Micron Technology, all of which maintain ongoing technician pipelines at their processing and manufacturing facilities. Openings range from entry-level maintenance helpers to senior multi-craft technicians, with the strongest demand in facilities running continuous production schedules. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At GFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make all of our world go round. And the job of creating better internet is never done - so we're growing! Our team is committed to building a place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers and find their spot to belong.
GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Our teams are expanding as we connect more cities and people to exceptional internet.
This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
The application window will be open until at least August 25th, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
Area Description:
The Field Operations team is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of residential and small business services. Within GFiber's Field Operations, the Plant Maintenance team supports wired and wireless customer installation and network construction leading to the growing and maintaining of GFiber networks.
Role Description:
As a Senior Outside Plant (OSP) Maintenance Technician, you will focus on the installation, repair, and maintenance of the GFiber physical plant in the Distribution Network. You will diagnose and correct all service impacting root causes from the central office, remote terminal, or hut location to the customer's premise equipment. You will assist vendor partners to develop expertise in the installation, maintenance, and repair of outside plant (OSP) while continuing to provide coverage for downstream portions of our network infrastructure.
In this role, you'll:
Technical Expertise:
- Network Troubleshooting:
- Ensure continuous residential and small business services by identifying and resolving service-disrupting issues spanning from the central office to customer premise equipment within the GFiber network.
- Diagnose and correct issues with outside plant (OSP) network connectivity, including drop cabling, network interface units, patch panels, media cabinets, and Optical Network Terminals (ONTs).
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems related to inside wiring (fiber, ethernet, coaxial, and twisted pair cabling), powering systems (including backup power, UPS, etc.), and network devices (media gateways, modems, routers, switches).
- Network Infrastructure:
- Install, restore, or maintain aerial and underground cable plant.
- Install and test Ethernet jacks, make cross connects in telecom spaces, and perform installation/construction duties, maintenance, and troubleshooting of cabling and network devices.
Customer Service:
- Navigate complex customer interactions with exceptional client service, professionalism, and thoroughness.
- Communicate effectively with internal colleagues and external customers.
- Cultivate relationships with property managers and building owners through advanced technical knowledge, effective communication, and collaboration.
Teamwork and Leadership:
- Execute operational processes and procedures with attention to detail.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning by collaborating with team members to achieve proficiency in troubleshooting complex issues affecting network connectivity and inside wiring.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Ability to work non-standard working hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, and be willing to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.
At a minimum we'd like you to have:
- 5 years experience in Fiber to the Home (FTTH)/ Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) network construction and/or fiber network deployments.
- 3 years of experience in fiber splicing for both termination and midspan use cases, optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) and Power Meter fiber optic testing.
- 3 years of experience managing relationships with contractors and vendors of varying types and sizes.
- Experience with physical layer components of networking infrastructure, including twisted pair copper cabling (Category 5 or greater), 66 blocks, 110 blocks, patch panels, fiber optic cabling, etc.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs of equipment as required.
- Ability to pass a motor vehicle record check that meets company standards.
- Ability to work non-standard working hours as needed including nights, weekends, holidays, and differing work rotations/shifts as well as 10% domestic travel.
It's preferred if you have:
- Experience interfacing with local pole owners and utility companies, coordinating with city/local permitting offices, and subject matter expertise in outside plant Fiber to the Home (OSP FTTH) deployments with experience in service drop installations.
- 3 years of experience with fiber to the business-to-business (B2B)/Enterprise level fiber network construction/operations.
- Experience troubleshooting Ethernet network issues related to routers, switches and hubs.
- Experience with rack and stack work, assembling server stanchions, telemetry closet work (MPOE, DMARC, etc.), and patch panels.
- Ability to safely operate bucket vehicles that elevate up to 25 feet above ground.
- Ability to operate Google Workspace and Salesforce applications.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between ($31/hr - $34/hr) + bonus + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.
#LI-DNI
GFiber is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or Veteran status. Disclosure is voluntary, and this information will be kept confidential in compliance with Google's Candidate Privacy Policy. For more information please refer to our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and the EEOC's "Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal" (PDF).
It's important to us to create an accessible, inclusive workplace for everyone. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our accommodations for applicants form. Our candidate accommodations team will then connect with you to confidentially discuss your options.
At GFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make all of our world go round. And the job of creating better internet is never done - so we're growing! Our team is committed to building a place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers and find their spot to belong.
GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Our teams are expanding as we connect more cities and people to exceptional internet.
This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
The application window will be open until at least August 25th, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
Area Description:
The Field Operations team is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of residential and small business services. Within GFiber's Field Operations, the Plant Maintenance team supports wired and wireless customer installation and network construction leading to the growing and maintaining of GFiber networks.
Role Description:
As a Senior Outside Plant (OSP) Maintenance Technician, you will focus on the installation, repair, and maintenance of the GFiber physical plant in the Distribution Network. You will diagnose and correct all service impacting root causes from the central office, remote terminal, or hut location to the customer's premise equipment. You will assist vendor partners to develop expertise in the installation, maintenance, and repair of outside plant (OSP) while continuing to provide coverage for downstream portions of our network infrastructure.
In this role, you'll:
Technical Expertise:
- Network Troubleshooting:
- Ensure continuous residential and small business services by identifying and resolving service-disrupting issues spanning from the central office to customer premise equipment within the GFiber network.
- Diagnose and correct issues with outside plant (OSP) network connectivity, including drop cabling, network interface units, patch panels, media cabinets, and Optical Network Terminals (ONTs).
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems related to inside wiring (fiber, ethernet, coaxial, and twisted pair cabling), powering systems (including backup power, UPS, etc.), and network devices (media gateways, modems, routers, switches).
- Network Infrastructure:
- Install, restore, or maintain aerial and underground cable plant.
- Install and test Ethernet jacks, make cross connects in telecom spaces, and perform installation/construction duties, maintenance, and troubleshooting of cabling and network devices.
Customer Service:
- Navigate complex customer interactions with exceptional client service, professionalism, and thoroughness.
- Communicate effectively with internal colleagues and external customers.
- Cultivate relationships with property managers and building owners through advanced technical knowledge, effective communication, and collaboration.
Teamwork and Leadership:
- Execute operational processes and procedures with attention to detail.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning by collaborating with team members to achieve proficiency in troubleshooting complex issues affecting network connectivity and inside wiring.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Ability to work non-standard working hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, and be willing to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.
At a minimum we'd like you to have:
- 5 years experience in Fiber to the Home (FTTH)/ Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) network construction and/or fiber network deployments.
- 3 years of experience in fiber splicing for both termination and midspan use cases, optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) and Power Meter fiber optic testing.
- 3 years of experience managing relationships with contractors and vendors of varying types and sizes.
- Experience with physical layer components of networking infrastructure, including twisted pair copper cabling (Category 5 or greater), 66 blocks, 110 blocks, patch panels, fiber optic cabling, etc.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs of equipment as required.
- Ability to pass a motor vehicle record check that meets company standards.
- Ability to work non-standard working hours as needed including nights, weekends, holidays, and differing work rotations/shifts as well as 10% domestic travel.
It's preferred if you have:
- Experience interfacing with local pole owners and utility companies, coordinating with city/local permitting offices, and subject matter expertise in outside plant Fiber to the Home (OSP FTTH) deployments with experience in service drop installations.
- 3 years of experience with fiber to the business-to-business (B2B)/Enterprise level fiber network construction/operations.
- Experience troubleshooting Ethernet network issues related to routers, switches and hubs.
- Experience with rack and stack work, assembling server stanchions, telemetry closet work (MPOE, DMARC, etc.), and patch panels.
- Ability to safely operate bucket vehicles that elevate up to 25 feet above ground.
- Ability to operate Google Workspace and Salesforce applications.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between ($31/hr - $34/hr) + bonus + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.
#LI-DNI
GFiber is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or Veteran status. Disclosure is voluntary, and this information will be kept confidential in compliance with Google's Candidate Privacy Policy. For more information please refer to our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and the EEOC's "Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal" (PDF).
It's important to us to create an accessible, inclusive workplace for everyone. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our accommodations for applicants form. Our candidate accommodations team will then connect with you to confidentially discuss your options.
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The qualifications that appear most often in plant maintenance technician jobs across Idaho.
- High school diploma or GED plus two or more years of industrial maintenance experience
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, VFDs, and automated control systems
- Proficiency in welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical power transmission
- Ability to perform preventive and predictive maintenance on conveyor and processing equipment
- Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call schedules in a production environment
Plant Maintenance Technician Jobs in Idaho: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a plant maintenance technician in Idaho?
Most plant maintenance technician roles in Idaho require a high school diploma combined with vocational training or an associate degree in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or electrical technology from a program like those offered at College of Western Idaho or Idaho State University. Idaho does not require a state-issued license specifically for plant maintenance technicians, but employers strongly prefer candidates with NIMS credentials, OSHA 10 or 30 certification, and documented hands-on experience with industrial equipment.
Which companies hire plant maintenance technicians in Idaho?
Companies currently hiring plant maintenance technicians in Idaho include Idaho Materials & Construction, GFiber, and Knife River, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Idaho's food processing and semiconductor industries generate the most consistent openings, with large facilities in the Treasure Valley and southeast Idaho running year-round maintenance programs.
Which Idaho cities have the most plant maintenance technician jobs?
Boise, Nampa, and Pocatello lead Idaho for plant maintenance technician openings. Boise anchors the market through its concentration of semiconductor and light manufacturing employers, while Pocatello and Twin Falls are driven by large-scale food processing operations run by companies like Simplot and Lamb Weston, which maintain continuous production schedules requiring dedicated maintenance teams.
Are there remote plant maintenance technician jobs in Idaho?
Yes, but they're rare. Plant maintenance is fundamentally hands-on work performed on-site at production equipment, so most roles require full physical presence. About 0% of plant maintenance technician openings tied to Idaho are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those postings typically cover administrative or coordination tasks within a maintenance department rather than direct technical work.
How can I get hired as a plant maintenance technician in Idaho with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an industrial maintenance or mechatronics program at College of Western Idaho or Idaho State University and applying directly to food processing or manufacturing employers for maintenance helper or general laborer roles. Simplot and Lamb Weston both hire entry-level facilities and production support staff who rotate into maintenance departments. Earning an OSHA 10 card and a basic NIMS machining credential before applying gives candidates a concrete edge over others without field hours.
Where can I find and apply to plant maintenance technician jobs in Idaho?
You can find and apply to plant maintenance technician jobs in Idaho on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Idaho employers. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and the industries you want to work in, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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