Tank Painter / Maintenance Technician

About the Company

CityServiceValcon (CSV) was founded in 1932 and has a 90-year history of exemplary customer service. It joined the NorthStar Energy family of companies in March 2022. The company’s mission is to build a safe and balanced environment for its 220 employees while providing innovative and high-quality products to its customers.

CityServiceValcon is a market leader in fuel distribution across multiple product lines offering wholesale ground and aviation fuel programs from top national brands and independent refiners. Commercial products including propane, proprietary card lock, bulk fuel, and lubricants are distributed from its multiple locations across Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. The company serves customer needs in aviation, trucking, agriculture, mining, construction, government, and residential homes. CityServiceValcon’s experienced and long-tenured management team is committed to optimizing the business and has a track record of successful growth.

In August 2025, NorthStar energy joined CityServiceValcon with Coleman Oil Company, a trusted fuel distributor serving the Pacific and Inland Northwest. This integration brings together two respected organizations with a shared commitment to safety, service excellence, and community support. By combining our experience, resources, and regional expertise, we are better positioned to deliver reliable energy solutions and exceptional service to the customers and communities we serve.

About the Position

We are looking for a Tank Painter / Maintenance Technician to be responsible for sanding and painting propane tanks, cleaning assigned Cardlock sites, and performing general bulk plant and building maintenance work. This is a part time position averaging between 25-30 hours per week.   

You’ll report to the Senior Plant Manager, working out of our corporate office in Kalispell, Montana, focusing on these key responsibilities:  

• Sands, primes, and paints propane tanks.
• Cleans assigned Cardlock sites three times per week during the Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons and twice per week during Winter.
• Performs general warehouse cleaning duties (vacuum, sweep, pressure wash, put supplies away, etc.)
• Performs yard maintenance (mow lawn, pull weeds, shovel snow, etc.) 
• Performs both routine maintenance and troubleshoots/repairs issues: Addresses any maintenance issues promptly, including repairing or replacing faulty fixtures or minor equipment to ensure they are functioning properly and safely.
• Performs preventive maintenance: Implements preventive maintenance schedules to proactively maintain building fixtures or minor equipment, including lubricating moving parts, replacing filters, and performing regular inspections to prevent breakdowns and prolong the lifespan of assets.
• Responds to maintenance requests: Responds to maintenance requests from building occupants or management in a timely manner, prioritizes tasks based on urgency, and ensures timely resolution of issues to minimize disruption to operations.
• Assists with minor renovations or upgrades to the building.
• Assists Plant Manager with maintaining records: forwards accurate records of maintenance activities to manager, including work orders, inspections, repairs, and inventory of supplies and equipment, to track maintenance history and ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
• Ensures safety and compliance: Adheres to safety protocols and regulations while performing maintenance tasks, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials, and ensure that building systems and equipment meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Provides emergency support: Be available to respond to emergency maintenance situations outside of regular working hours, such as power outages, flooding, or severe weather events, for the safety and security of the building and its occupants.
• Maintains high standards of courtesy and respect for fellow employees and customers.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements 

• Must have knowledge of painting: using rollers, brushes, and mixing paint.
• Must have general cleaning knowledge, using brooms, vacuums, pressure washer, hand carts, etc.
• Must have knowledge of using lawn mowers, weed eaters, snow blowers, shoveling, etc.
• Must have and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must have knowledge of small tools – ability to use a hammer, drill, wrenches, etc. 
• Must have attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work unsupervised. 

Other Requirements:

•    Analytical ability to synthesize information and draw appropriate conclusions.

•    Dependability to follow instructions and complete tasks on time.

•    Interpersonal skills to get along with others and provide excellent customer service.  

•    Judgment to make prudent and timely decisions and explain reasoning for decisions.

•    Language ability to read, write and present general business information.

•    Mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

•    Problem solving ability to identify and formulate alternative solutions. 

•    Quality management to complete duties, on time and with precision. 

•    Reasoning ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions.  

•    Technical ability to effectively utilize software on a personal computer, smart phone, or tablet.  

•    Travel ability by automobile or commercial transportation.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

•    Ability to sit, talk, grasp, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift/carry up to 50 lbs. 

•    Ability to handle stress during peak periods. 

•    Motor coordination of eyes, hands, fingers, and feet for precise movements.

•    Ability to hear with or without corrective devices.

•    Ability to see clearly, with or without corrective lenses. 

•    May be exposed to extreme noise, heat, cold, or atmospheric conditions and workplace hazards or potential injuries that are more frequent than normal.

•    Adaptability to changes, delays, or unexpected events in the work environment.

Benefit Highlights

• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave
• 4% 401K Retirement Account Match
• 6 Holidays/year
• Fuel, Propane, Lubricants Discount

Additional information

CityServiceValcon participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). It electronically verifies the information provided on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to ensure that employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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