Maintenance Planner

At Techo-Bloc, we’re not just paving patios — we’re paving the way for meaningful careers. Founded on a culture of innovation, Techo-Bloc designs and manufactures premium landscaping products that blend durability with bold, inspired design. As our company grows, we’re looking for passionate, driven individuals ready to make an impact and shape the future of outdoor living.

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00/hr

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am - 5pm

Location: Pen Argyl, PA

Job Description:

The role of the Maintenance Planner is a dynamic role supporting a 24/7 operation. You will be responsible for planning corrective and preventive work orders related to the daily activities of maintenance employees on all shifts.  You will be responsible for managing projects and services with both internal resources and external vendors. 

In your role, your main responsibilities will be:

• Create maintenance schedules and generate work orders
• Ensure and optimize the monitoring of an up-to-date preventive and corrective maintenance program
• Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance tasks to be performed on each shift
• Produce and communicate reports on the department's performance indicators
• Coordinate with production and planning for maintenance tasks and operational needs
• Define the scope of projects, solicit quotes and present them for approval
• Create and track department work orders in the ERP system
• Review and prioritize all incoming work requests and view work on site for clarification of work to be performed
• Contact vendors for technical documentation, pricing and availability
• Research equipment manuals and vendor specifications for new parts and new generations of parts to ensure they are available when needed
• Estimate costs of labor and parts for industrial equipment maintenance
• Adjust schedules for unexpected changes and breakdowns
• Follow up on inspections related to building equipment and the factory in general
• Manage service contracts and track performance and cost
• Through MRP management and forecasting, ensure that we have the necessary parts in stock for efficiently maintaining and rebuild equipment. 
• Manage outside vendors through planning, costs and performance
• Serve as liaison between maintenance and operations
• Prepare purchase requisitions and purchase orders. 

Why Work for Us?

Techo-Bloc offers its valued associates a competitive salary, paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package.  Here are a few of our perks:

• Medical Benefits
• Vision
• Dental
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Discount on Products
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Complete uniform provided after 3 months.
• Training & Development 
• Weekly Pay

• Communicate the preparation of the parts to the parts room clerk
• Fill in when needed to receive parts and equipment.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory validations
• Ensure the maintenance staff and operations has all the necessary parts, tools and technical information to perform the job
• Maybe required to work outside normal business hours in order to handle emergencies or ensure that maintenance work does not interfere with regular operations
• Provide hands on field support during breakdowns and special projects (especially over winter rebuild and maintenance days)
• Be a technical resource for the operations and maintenance teams
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

• Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in manufacturing maintenance planning and work orders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, D365 and Microsoft AX (highly preferred)
• Purchasing and vendor management
• High level knowledge of electrical and mechanical parts
• Excellent planning and execution skills
• Operate forklifts, man lifts and other industrial equipment
• Be an excellent communicator
• Ability to work under pressure and with others for a common goal

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must transport and move items up to 75 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary and/or move throughout the facility. The employee is frequently required to communicate with leaders, peers and vendors. The employee is frequently required to operate a computer. The employee is required to ascend and descend steps and ladders and position self in tight spaces.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.