Maintenance Tech (non-farm)

Smithfield Foods • Petersburg, VA

1d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. The Maintenance Tech (non-farm) is responsible for office repairs and maintenance in accordance with company policies and procedures by performing the following duties. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years mechanical/maintenance experience, required.
• Possess good mechanical skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must have a current Driver’s License with acceptable MVR.
• Must be on call to work in emergency situations.
• Must be to work weekends and nights as needed.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a limited basis.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be supportive of the mission of raising swine for human consumption of high-quality pork products.
• Must be able to tolerate animal manure and lagoons.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on facilities including office buildings.
• Correctly identify and write down parts needed to build/complete projects to update and maintain the equipment and facility.
• Maintain and repair buildings’ plumbing and electrical systems, including replacing worn or defective parts such as switches or fuses.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair farm equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, piping systems, and general facility.
• Perform general mechanical work including installation, fabrication, and repair.
• Ensure work is done in accordance with all policies and procedures.
• Follow all safety rules and policies and wear proper safety equipment as required, including but not limited to wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, etc.
• Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield Hog Production subscribes.
• Incumbent will be responsible for understanding and complying with company SIPS, EMS and BMS policies and procedures while performing their job duties.
• Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
• Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site.
• Perform numerous other duties and special projects as directed by manager.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future.
• We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees