Facilities Technician I/II - 1st shift

Nichols Farms•Hanford, CA

4d•$20 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Nichols Farms is a leading pistachio processor in the United States, known for its superior quality and exceptional service. With a state-of-the-art facility in Hanford, California, and over 350 employees, Nichols Farms is dedicated to the training and growth of its team members, fostering a culture of mutual success through operational excellence and educational development. The Facilities Technician I/II will be responsible for the overall maintenance and reliability of company-owned commercial and industrial buildings, plant utilities, and the plant mobile equipment fleet. This includes maintaining, inspecting, cleaning, and changing batteries for the mobile fleet, performing basic maintenance on campus structures, and ensuring a clean and hazard-free environment in compliance with FSMA and SQF standards. A firm understanding of commercial/industrial building maintenance practices and techniques is required.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years' direct facilities maintenance experience or equivalent.
Experience with Full Microsoft Office Suite and computerized maintenance software.
Understand basic working principle of batteries designed for a variety of uses.
Working knowledge of safety precautions needed and PPE required for working around storage batteries.
Ability to effectively communicate with all plant personnel.
Ability to lift 100lbs occasionally while normally lifting upwards of 50lbs repeatedly.
Working knowledge of battery construction and tear down procedures.
Ability to work with outside resources (vendors) as needed.
Be able to confidently explain the current condition of assets and communicate needs to nontechnical employees.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with storage batteries, their maintenance and repair - 2 years preferred.
Fluent in Spanish preferred but not required.
Exposure to regulatory (local and federal) compliance is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Complete basic commercial/industrial building maintenance work as needed.
Complete painting of industrial equipment and buildings as needed.
Perform plumbing work for hand wash stations, eye wash stations, drainage, and gutter systems.
Understand basic plant utility and distribution systems (Electrical, Compressed Air, Steam, Water).
Repair/Maintain underground utility piping including excavating earth if necessary.
Perform work with drywall and sheetrock repairs, as well as building/office trim, windows, etc.
Complete daily/weekly regulatory compliance testing and documentation as assigned.
Complete any work needed for office staff to facilitate office relocations and redesign projects.
Assist management on all project and scheduled work for the department as needed.
Maintain all types of batteries used to power mobile electric equipment, including 48V Lead-Acid Standard Batteries, 48V TPPL Batteries, 36V Gel Filled Rapid Charge Batteries, Small Engine Batteries, and any others sourced by the company.
Maintain all equipment associated with the charging, maintenance, or movement of batteries, such as Battery Crane/Hoist and Battery Chargers.
Maintain complete ownership and control of the battery changing area, including changing batteries for production and cleaning batteries when needed.
Ensure proper charging cycle for all 48V batteries (8-8-8 cycle) and proper watering and general battery care.
Ensure safe and clean work areas at all times.
Complete all needed preventative maintenance items within the maintenance CMM.
Promote a "safety first" culture by following all safety rules (including Lockout/Tag out, Confined Space, Fall Protection and Hazard Communication).
Report all near misses, injuries, and documentation of incidents to Shift Supervisor/Production Supervisor/Leads.
Perform all duties in accordance with Quality and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) established company policies and procedures.
Participate in continuous improvement teams and processes.
Complete battery swaps and repairs as needed.
Respond in a timely manner to production needs maintaining high sense of urgency.
Work with outside resources (vendors) as needed.
Communicate needed upgrades or major repairs up to and including removal of capital assets from general service.
Confidently explain the current condition of assets and communicate needs to nontechnical employees.
Participate in annual production trainings to ensure compliance with Nichols Farms standards and SOPs.
Author SOPs and documents as needed to elevate the performance of those around you.