Building Maintenance Lead

Bigelow Tea•Boise, ID

About The Position

Bigelow Tea is seeking a Building Maintenance Lead to maintain its grounds, building infrastructure, and plant environment. The role leads and trains the Sanitation Team as needed and performs routine inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to facility systems and components. The position supports safe, sanitary, and uninterrupted plant operations while following food-safety, sanitation, health, and safety requirements. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pay is $17.25 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of previous experience or demonstrated aptitude in grounds and building infrastructure, or an equivalent combination of training and experience in a related field, preferred.
Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a company driver background check.
Basic understanding of electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical-equipment maintenance.
Ability to diagnose and repair building equipment and facility issues promptly.
Ability to perform minor general carpentry repairs and maintenance involving drywall, floors, walls, and ceilings.
Proficiency in selecting and safely using appropriate handheld power tools.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using common units of measure and common measuring tools.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and use common sense to address problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Ability to prioritize tasks, communicate and coordinate with site management, work independently, and collaborate with colleagues and contractors.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds as needed, climb ladders and stairs, and meet the stated physical and vision requirements.
Ability to perform duties in an environment with moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, occasional high or precarious places and outdoor weather, and moderate-to-loud noise.

Nice To Haves

Four years of previous experience or demonstrated aptitude in grounds and building infrastructure, or an equivalent combination of training and experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead and train the Sanitation Team as needed or assigned.
Inspect and maintain grounds and building infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general facility components.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and systems in compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
Maintain plant cleanliness and organization, ensuring work areas—especially food-processing areas—meet sanitation and safety requirements.
Troubleshoot and repair minor issues involving lighting, doors, docks, plumbing, and other building components.
Respond promptly to maintenance requests to minimize disruption to plant operations.
Work with the site management team to address maintenance issues and complete work orders.
Coordinate maintenance of the company vehicle.
Use the site Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track parts and services, manage work orders, and schedule preventive maintenance.
Follow Bigelow food-safety, health, safety, and sanitation requirements, including HACCP, GMP, LOTO, and OSHA standards.
Support emergency preparedness and response for equipment failures, spills, and other incidents.
Conduct and support pest-control inspections and apply company-approved pesticides.
Complete and lead project work as required.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.