Maintenance Tech I
About The Position
The Maintenance Tech I is responsible for plant and building maintenance and helps ensure reliable, efficient facility operation for optimized production. The role performs routine, preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance, following plant procedures and preventive maintenance schedules. It also supports equipment optimization through maintenance work and implementation of new products and methods. The technician maintains equipment, tools, spare parts, materials, and supplies, and contributes to teamwork and productivity among maintenance personnel. Ongoing training is required to maintain qualifications on new and existing equipment. The position requires willingness to travel and comfort working at heights. Work takes place in a refrigerated warehouse averaging 50°F, with background noise approaching 70 dB; the role requires lifting up to 30 pounds. Compensation is $26–$30 per hour, based on experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous related work experience.
- Thorough understanding of plant maintenance.
- Good working knowledge of electrical work, carpentry, and plumbing.
- Positive work attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel.
- Comfort working at heights.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Perform plant and building maintenance as directed by the facility maintenance manager.
- Follow plant maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance schedules.
- Participate in preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
- Maintain and secure equipment, tools, and spare parts when they are not in use.
- Support teamwork and productivity among maintenance personnel.
- Maintain qualifications through ongoing training on new and existing equipment.
- Help ensure efficient and reliable plant maintenance to optimize production levels.
- Support equipment optimization through corrective and preventive maintenance and implementation of new products and methods.
- Ensure materials and supplies are available for daily assigned maintenance.
- Follow tool-control and inventory programs to support routine maintenance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
