Maintenance Technician

About the Role

Responsible for maintenance duties of the breaking and physical plant, including routine and preventative maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds. This role involves testing and treatment of water, unloading trucks, and managing the upkeep and operation of egg breaking machines, refrigeration equipment, boilers, electrical systems, and generators.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance duties of the breaking facility and physical plant
• Operation and maintenance of generators, egg breaking machines, refrigeration equipment, boilers, and electrical systems
• Test chemicals and treat water for boilers and ice builders
• Unload trucks using a tractor
• Communicate with breaking management on day-to-day maintenance issues
• Manage and order tools, parts, and supply inventories
• Snow removal with shovel and/or tractor when necessary
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds
• Maintenance operations of the plant on scheduled weekends
• Perform Lead Floor Person and Process Operator’s duties when necessary
• Interact with USDA and follow all OSHA safety regulations and procedures
• Understand and interpret company, industry, state, and federal regulations
• Perform other tasks as assigned
• Rotating on-call position, including nights and weekends

Requirements

• Awareness and knowledge of surroundings in relation to climate, atmosphere, and equipment
• Mechanical, electrical, metal working, and plumbing knowledge
• Ability to operate power tools and equipment safely
• Knowledge of basic chemical usage and safety
• Ability to drive a shag truck with/without tanker attached and operate tractors/trucks
• Ability to work on a fast-paced line and in high elevations
• Ability to read, understand, and effectively communicate information through writing and speaking
• On-call duties, including nights and weekends
• Attention to detail and hand/eye/foot coordination
• Independent self-starter and team player
• Mathematical skills: general arithmetic, basic algebra, percentages, fractions
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, touch screens
• Advanced English: fluent speaking, reading, and writing

Preferred Skills

• Fine motor skills
• Experience with equipment such as rubber boots, frocks, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets, beard nets, respirator masks, harnesses, hard hats, trucks, tractors, grounds-keeping equipment, hand tools, power tools, large push brooms, kitchen pull brooms, squeegees, floor mops, high-pressure wands, and air hoses

Universal Expectations

• Follow all safety and bio-security procedures
• Ensure respectful care for customer, client, and co-worker rights
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Maintain confidentiality
• Adhere to work schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks