Maintenance Tech I

Values: To perform the job successfully, the incumbent's behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Green Empire Farms employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for plant and building maintenance set forth by the facility maintenance manager.
• Follows plant maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance schedule.
• Insures equipment, tools, and spare parts are accounted for and secured when not in use.
• Participates in preventative, predictive and emergency maintenance at facility.
• Responsible for maintaining spirit of teamwork and productivity among fellow maintenance personnel. • Maintaining qualifications through ongoing training programs of new and existing equipment.
• Follows plant maintenance procedures.
• Ensure the efficient and reliable maintenance of the plant for optimized production levels.
• Requires a high degree of ingenuity to support the optimization of plant equipment through performance of corrective/preventative maintenance and the implantation of new products and methods.
• Perform the routine maintenance and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Ensure materials and supplies are available to complete daily assigned maintenance.
• Follow tool control and inventory program to support routine maintenance.

Education/Background Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous related work experience required.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Requires a thorough understanding of all aspects of plant maintenance.
• Good working knowledge of electrical, carpentry, and plumbing.
• Team player with positive work attitude.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must be comfortable working at heights.

Working Conditions:

• Environment includes a refrigerated warehouse, where the temperature averages 50°F. The background noise approaches 70 dcbs.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 30 lbs.

Salary Range: $23-27 /hour - competitive salary based on experience