LUB Maintenance Building Tech

Leprino•Lubbock, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Maintenance Technician is responsible for safely troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning lighting, HVAC, plumbing, and other building systems; preserving the facility through work such as painting and industrial tile repairs; performing mechanical, preventive, and predictive maintenance; and maintaining 5S standards. The role supports safe equipment and process operation and product quality in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and safe work practices. The technician also participates in and implements continuous improvement and performs other duties as assigned. This position is based on site at Leprino Foods’ cheese and whey manufacturing facility in Lubbock, Texas. It pays $25 per hour, with an additional $1 differential for hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.; pay is weekly. The role requires work on the feet throughout the shift and may involve wet, dry, cold, and hot environments, tight spaces, elevated work areas, and overtime or holidays when required.

Requirements

Speak, read, write, and comprehend basic English.
Evaluate and identify mechanical conditions and make adjustments or corrective actions as necessary.
Access elevated work areas, including by climbing ladders and stairs.
Use basic math to perform mathematical functions.
Understand and apply standard operating procedures.
Maintain a clean work area in accordance with good manufacturing practices.
Communicate effectively with co-workers and oncoming or outgoing shifts.
Have building maintenance technician experience with an industrial background, including maintenance of HVAC units, lighting circuits, industrial tile laying and repairs, plumbing fixtures, light mechanical repairs, and carpentry such as painting and drywall.
Demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate others.
Have knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word and computerized maintenance management systems such as SAP and Maximo.
Work on site at the facility.
Be able to work overtime and holidays when required.
Meet the physical demands of standing and walking throughout the shift, kneeling for extended periods, working in varied temperature and moisture conditions and tight spaces, climbing steps and ladders, working at extreme heights, making pipe connections, using hand tools, transporting parts and tools, and lifting equipment parts weighing up to 70 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Forklift or scissor lift certification.

Responsibilities

Safely operate associated equipment and processes while supporting the quality of incoming raw materials and outgoing products in accordance with SOPs, GMP, and safe work practices.
Conduct preventive maintenance on equipment, including lubrication and oil and filter changes.
Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems, lighting, plumbing, and other equipment.
Perform building repairs, including painting, industrial tile repairs, plumbing fixture repairs, and light mechanical repairs, within a sufficient timeframe.
Maintain 5S standards and housekeeping in the work area.
Perform cleaning duties as required.
Communicate effectively with co-workers, team leads, supervisors, and oncoming or outgoing shifts.
Follow safety procedures and policies, critical safety rules, expected standards of conduct, and company manufacturing and safety policies.
Participate in and implement continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.