Facilities Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Training & development
• Opportunity for advancement

Facilities Technician Refrigerated Food Production Facility (Linden, NJ)

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Facilities Technician to support the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of our refrigerated food production facility. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in facilities maintenance, mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance in an industrial or food manufacturing environment.

Objectives of this Role

Assists with maintaining building security and immediately responds to building emergencies during scheduled shift

Monitors and replaces light bulbs in all assigned facilities, as needed

Assists with departmental and employee moves

Hangs pictures and shelving, as needed

Dismantles and installs furniture

Transports goods or equipment as assigned

Performs other maintenance duties as assigned by the Facilities Maintenance Manager

Responsible for all powered equipment, unscheduled maintenance and preventive maintenance

Provides immediate assistance to automated production equipment, troubleshoot issues and

Skills and Requirements

Must be mechanically inclined, with a safety-first mentality

Must have a Can Do Attitude and be Self-starter as well as a team player

Must be able to take direction as well as ownership of given tasks

Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to prioritize and manage multi-functional tasks

Ability to work effectively under pressure, and against strict time constraints

Ability to use standard powered and non-powered tools

Must be able to utilize/view a PC and/or monitor

Must be able to walk, bend, stand and reach for extended periods of time

Must be comfortable and able to work at heights of 20 feet

Must be able to work independently without direct supervision

Able to work in a refrigerated environment most of the day

Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

Must be willing and able to work in a refrigerated environment (10-40)

Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours with or without reasonable accommodation

Must be willing and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions: Work is primarily conducted in the office and food production environment. This position may require night, holiday and/or weekend work.