Facilities Maintenance Technician

Berner Food & Beverage•Dakota, IL

About The Position

Facilities Maintenance Technicians safely operate and maintain steam boilers, water chillers, cooling towers, well pumps, HVAC systems, and other plant utility equipment. The role involves collecting and accurately recording data, including daily wet-chemistry water testing, and publishing data internally and externally. Technicians perform mechanical and electrical repairs according to technical manuals and preventive-maintenance work-order instructions. The company provides internal and some external vendor training, and expects candidates to bring basic relevant knowledge or skills to build upon. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet ongoing company needs. The position pays $26.00–$30.00 per hour, based on experience. The PM shift has a $2.00 shift differential. Hourly employees become eligible for health benefits on the first day of the month after 60 days of employment and may participate in the 401(k) plan after 30 days.

Requirements

  • Technical training in a maintenance-related field or three years of experience in industrial equipment maintenance.
  • Ability to learn daily wet-chemistry water testing and accurately record data.
  • Basic computer literacy.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to perform mechanical and electrical repairs using technical manuals and preventive-maintenance work-order instructions.
  • Must supply, keep, and maintain the appropriate basic tools required.
  • Ability to lift, stand, walk, climb ladders, and perform other physical activities during the work.
  • Professional appearance and attitude; responsible, reliable, honest, and motivated; able to work diligently toward learning the role’s responsibilities and skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Boiler, chiller, or HVAC training.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate and maintain steam boilers, water chillers, cooling towers, well pumps, HVAC systems, and other plant utility equipment.
  • Perform daily wet-chemistry water testing and accurately record the results.
  • Collect and publish data internally and externally.
  • Perform mechanical and electrical repairs according to technical manuals and preventive-maintenance work-order instructions.
  • Supply, keep, and maintain the basic tools required for the job.
  • Perform other related duties as needed to meet the company’s ongoing needs.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Basic life insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee assistance program
  • 401(k) plan
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