FACILITIES MECHANIC

Caribbean Food Delights (CFD), a privately owned company in Tappan, Rockland County, NY, is the leading manufacturer of Jamaican-style patties (beef, chicken, and vegetable) in a state-of-the-art, SQF-certified facility.

About the role

We are looking for a Facilities Mechanic to keep the food facility in good working condition. This role supports daily operations by performing basic maintenance, repairs, and inspections to ensure equipment, building, and work areas are safe, clean, and functioning efficiently at all times.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on facility structures, including walls, floors, ceilings, doors, docks, and office areas.
• Complete minor repairs involving plumbing, electrical systems, lighting, HVAC components, and mechanical equipment.
• Repair or replace fixtures such as faucets, valves, hoses, guards, handrails, shelving, tile, and flooring.
• Assist with maintenance of food production and packaging equipment under supervision.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues and report larger or specialized repairs to maintenance management.
• Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify wear, damage, safety hazards, or sanitation concerns.
• Maintain building exterior areas including walkways, drains, loading docks, and waste areas.
• Perform painting, caulking, patching, sealing, and general carpentry work.
• Support equipment installation, relocation, and breakdown.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency repairs.
• Follow all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), food safety, sanitation, and safety policies.
• Ensure all work areas are clean, organized, and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• Some equipment maintenance/technical ability.
• Some knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SOP, pest control programs, and USDA & FDA regulations.
• Some computer skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Physical Requirements

Frequent walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, frequent verbal communication, prolonged standing; ability to operate food production equipment (with or without reasonable accommodation).

Pay

$26.30 - $27.30 per hour.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package.