Maintenance Technician

Valvoline
Salem, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 11/22/2021 CLOSED ON 12/21/2021

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Valvoline?

Why Valvoline?

We’ve been in the car business for more than 150 years, starting with the invention of the world’s first motor oil. Today, we’re a global leader in automotive services and lubricants, driven every day by a people-centered focus on innovation and service excellence.

As we often say, it starts with all of our people — and that’s where you come in. We’re looking for humble, hungry and smart people to help us power the future of mobility. If you’re looking for a collaborative and flexible work environment that invests in your growth and success, you’ve come to the right place.


Careers for the Driven

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Maintenance Technician. We whole-heartedly adopt a ‘never idle' mindset. We also know that outstanding service begins and ends with our employees. So, we’re looking for good people to join our team. You bring your skills, talents and drive. We will give you a great place to work, a competitive salary and benefits, and the resources and support to develop and advance within our global company.


How You’ll Make an Impact

The Maintenance Technician performs general maintenance and repairs in company-owned oil change facilities in areas of general building systems, tire rotation lifts, pneumatic pumps, air compressors, portable equipment (transmission flush, coolant and A/C machines), carpentry, plumbing, and painting. Responsibilities include work order retrieval, documentation, and completion via company Computerized Maintenance Management System. Relies on instruction and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. In the role, you would be responsible for:

  • Performing preventive maintenance work according to assigned schedule and consistent with preventative maintenance work order tasks, company/manufacturer's recommendations and industry standards
  • Completing break/fix work order assignments within specified service level time frames in compliance with company specifications, manufacturer's recommendations, and industry standards
  • Completing and/or providing assistance on special projects as assigned and in compliance with company standards
  • Assisting other technicians as necessary, when directed
  • Inventory: ordering and organizing parts and materials in Maintenance vehicle and warehouse location

What You’ll Need

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 1-2 years experience in maintenance/facilities or related field
  • Ability to:
    • Stand for long periods of time
    • Walk or run for long periods of time
    • Bend and twist body
    • Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl
    • Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
    • Move two or more limbs together (ex: two arms, two legs, or one arm and one leg) while remaining in place
    • Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs
  • Customer service orientation
  • Understanding of CMMS and computer skills (MS Office, Excel, or similar)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Professionalism
  • Organization and time management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits That Drive Themselves

  • Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
  • HSA and flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k)
  • Incentive opportunity*
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid vacation and holidays*
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement*
  • Adoption assistance*
  • Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.


Females and minorities encouraged to apply.


Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Are you good at what you do? Join us.


The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1-800-Valvoline or email
1-800Valvoline@valvoline.com to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

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