Maintenance Technician

About our client:

Our client, a subsidiary of an industry leading conglomerate, has been in business for more than 50 years providing state-of-the-art processing equipment for their partners in the food industry. They specialize in providing total line solutions—from consultation through system design, manufacturing, and integration. Their cutting-edge technology focuses on turnkey systems for high-capacity further processing lines.

Reports to: Operations Manager

Job Summary:

Perform repairs, maintains equipment, systems, and facility.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·       Repairs: Fixing equipment, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems

·       Inspections: Conducting routine building inspections and confirming safety standards

·       Record keeping: Maintaining accurate records of repairs and equipment

·       Troubleshooting: Using remote diagnostics and troubleshooting to identify and fix problems

·       Disassembly and reassembly: Taking apart equipment to remove damaged components and reassembling it after repairs

·       Cleaning and lubrication: Ensuring that equipment parts are free of dirt, dust, and other contaminants

·       Responding to reports: Addressing tenant reports of maintenance issues

·       Scheduling repairs: Working with building occupants to schedule major repairs

·       Liaising with specialists: Working with external contractors and specialists

·       Assist in multiple areas with work on focused projects and training initiatives.

·       Prioritize projects and communicate to resolve any issues.

·       Collaborate and work with safety team to complete safety related projects in a timely manner.

·       Define and adhere to regularly scheduled safety audits to ensure practices are maintained and contribute to successful safety compliance.

·       Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

·       Performs other related duties/projects as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

·       Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

·       Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

·       Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

·       Time Management -- Managing one's own time.

·       Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

·       Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

·       Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

·       Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

·       Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

·       Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

·       Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

·       Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings – Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Education and Experience:

·       High school diploma or GED.

·       Previous work experience in IT and maintenance/operations support.

·       Any related educations and/or certifications preferred.

Benefits:

·       401(k) matching

·       Dental insurance

·       Health insurance

·       Health savings account

·       Company-paid life insurance

·       Paid time off

·       Vision insurance

·       Company-paid STD & LTD

·       Tuition Reimbursement

*Benefits are available to full-time employees working a minimum of 32 hours per week.

Physical Requirements:

·       Bending and stooping for long periods of time.

·       Sitting and standing for long periods of time.

·       Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.

·       Lifting over head up to 30 lbs. on a frequent basis.

·       Pushing and pulling on a continuous basis.

**Must be able to reliably commute or relocate to Gainesville, GA 30504