Facilities Technician

New Belgium Brewing•Kalamazoo, MI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing facilities maintenance including all grounds, facilities equipment and the building structure itself. This position provides support for equipment failures, hazardous chemicals spills, and on-call support. This role requires weekend availability with a schedule of Wednesday-Sunday, 6am-2pm. Bell’s and New Belgium are committed to building an environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive within their own walls and amidst the entire craft beer community. They believe business can be a force for good, empowering people to make exceptional beer and build successful, lasting businesses by investing in coworkers through competitive benefit programs, exclusive employment perks, and opportunities for continued education. Bell’s Brewery joined forces with New Belgium Brewing in early 2022, integrating two iconic breweries as one company with shared policies, benefits, and programs.

Requirements

High School Diploma with one (1) to two (2) years of on-the-job experience and/or specialized training and education or equivalent
Working knowledge and capabilities with equipment with multiple logic functions and capabilities requiring specialized training.
Solid mechanical skills and abilities
Solid working knowledge, skills, and abilities of HVAC systems
Solid carpentry and plumbing skills and abilities
Basic electrical skills and abilities
Solid working knowledge, skills and abilities of appliances including, dishwashers, microwaves, gas stoves, garbage disposals, toaster ovens and coffee makers.
Solid working knowledge of all building codes under pressure
Ability to read, analyze and interpret procedures, policies, and regulations

Responsibilities

Performs plumbing repairs, electrical repairs/modifications, preventative maintenance including refrigeration system, cooling system, appliances, light fixtures, and doors.
Oversees and provides necessary repairs to the building HVAC system
Performs tasks common to the care of grounds and landscapes; Assist in snow/ice removal from walkways
Designs and installs special facility projects when needed
Maintains a safe storage environment for hazardous chemicals
Performs necessary building janitorial duties
Performs daily warehouse functions, including cleaning, stocking delivery trucks, and maintaining equipment
Operates warehouse related equipment (e.g., forklift trucks)loads/unloads finished products and raw materials
Inspect and verify incoming shipments, ensuring that the correct items and quantities are received, recording any discrepancies or damages.
Prepare and process outgoing shipments, including packing, labeling, and arranging transportation, ensuring the shipments are sent out on time.
Other duties as assigned