Maintenance Technician

Costa Farms, LLC•Apopka, FL

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About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing critical equipment to support our teams and minimizing production downtime. This role contributes to efficient operations through collaboration and coordination with maintenance and other departments

Requirements

Ability to follow instructions from leadership, other maintenance team workers, and any other subject matter expert (SME).
Must be able to work with minimum amount of supervision.
Must be goal completion oriented .
Must be able to set correct priorities depending on the season.
Must be able to interact with multi-cultural personnel.
Must be safety conscious and use all P.P.E. as necessary.
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical and plumbing repair.
Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and with efficiency.
Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Must be able to safely operate power industrial vehicles. (Forklift, scissor lift, sweeper, etc)
Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Works well independently and with others.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Related experience preferred.
On-the-job training offered.

Responsibilities

Maintain all aspects of greenhouse machinery using Computerized Maintenance Management System, C.M.M.S., Preventive Maintenance (P.M.)
Repair all aspects of greenhouse machinery including rolling stock, environmental equipment, production equipment and air compressors.
Program and set up new and existing machinery as necessary.
Inspect and identify equipment or machines in need of repair.
Troubleshoot issues to determine necessary repairs and supplies required.
Plans repair work using building’s blueprints or equipment manual as needed.
Request supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
Prepare reports documenting work performed.
Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Be able to use all the tools and equipment necessary to make permanent repairs.
Be available to work weekends.
Be able to make permanent repairs using PVC piping.
Be able to learn to operate powered vehicles (sweepers, forklifts etc.)