3rd Shift Facilities Maintenance Tech

Daily's•Saint Joseph, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Daily's Premium Meats is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on the ammonia plant, wastewater plant, other plant utilities and equipment, and facility assets. The role also supports facility upkeep through handyman repairs, grounds maintenance, and property cleanliness. The technician is expected to maintain reliable plant assets, support best-practice maintenance approaches, and be familiar with or exposed to continuous improvement and 5S programs and policies. The technician performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses and repairs equipment, maintains heating and air conditioning systems, and troubleshoots electrical problems. The role includes progressively developing competency in ammonia refrigeration and wastewater systems, complying with applicable regulations, and collaborating with the Utility Supervisor on written Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RPM) programs. Accurate, timely work records and required paperwork must be maintained. The job generally involves 12-hour shifts; maintenance hours include weekends and holidays, and management may adjust the schedule according to operational needs. The work involves regularly moving about the facility and working near moving mechanical parts, as well as working outdoors. Conditions may include wet or humid areas, fumes or airborne particles, electrical-shock risks, vibration, extreme heat, loud noise, dark areas, elevated locations, and confined spaces after training. OSHA PPE must be worn. Physical tasks include climbing ladders and working at heights up to 130 feet, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly, 40 pounds frequently, and pushing or moving up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

Two years of previous experience operating anhydrous ammonia systems or HVAC/R experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, and wire diagrams.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and work orders in English.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions.
Ability to solve problems quickly and use good judgment.
Must be able to acquire authorizations or certifications for forklift, pallet jack, lockout/tagout, fall protection, confined-space entry, man-lifts, or other equipment required by the Maintenance Department.
Must pass the Daily's Maintenance Assessment.
Must pass the pulmonary test for refrigeration positions.
Ability to perform physical duties including climbing ladders and working in high areas up to 130 feet, working in dark areas and trained confined spaces, and lifting or moving loads as described in the job posting.
Ability to work with electrical equipment and tools and wear OSHA PPE.
High school diploma or GED is encouraged.

Nice To Haves

Technical or Refrigeration Engineers Technician Association (RETA) certification.
HAZMAT certification.
CARO or CIRO certification.
Bilingual Spanish and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

Learn to read and demonstrate competency in interpreting equipment manuals, drawings, schematics, blueprints, and work orders to perform maintenance.
Diagnose equipment problems and failures, and repair or replace parts as required.
Adjust various types of devices and control systems.
Develop understanding and competency in inspecting, monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing ammonia refrigeration and wastewater systems.
Perform facility repairs, grounds maintenance, beautification, and property cleanliness and upkeep.
Complete daily preventive maintenance and report task completion.
Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local requirements, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
Collaborate with the Utility Supervisor to develop and implement written Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RPM) programs.
Operate and maintain facility heating and air conditioning systems.
Troubleshoot electrical problems.
Follow Daily's safety rules and regulations.
Maintain accurate and timely work records and submit required paperwork.
Perform other duties or processes as assigned by management.