MRF Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, and lubricate recyclable sorting equipment, and perform routine maintenance or minor repairs on recycling machinery.
• Maintain a tidy facility by sweeping and using shovels as needed.
• Respond to calls for emergency repairs, showcasing your agility and problem-solving skills.
• Keep accurate records of activity and supplies used, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Execute preventive maintenance checks according to schedule, contributing to the longevity of equipment.
• Assist journey-level mechanics in the installation, maintenance, and repair of recycling mechanical equipment and systems, demonstrating your teamwork and collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with educational documentation required upon offer of employment.
• Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions effectively.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver's license, with successful completion of a three-year motor vehicle check required for selected candidates.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and during weather events as per departmental policies.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and moving up to 100 pounds, climbing stairs and catwalks, and working on equipment.
• Adherence to safety rules and regulations in potentially loud and hazardous working conditions, such as around moving mechanical parts, vibrations, heights, and airborne particles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Supplemental Information

• Machines and tools, their designs, uses, safety, and maintenance.
• Rotating equipment such as speed reducers, conveyors, pumps, gear boxes, and gear drives.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan and Investment Plan options
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-supplied Uniforms (for qualifying positions)