Maintenance Specialist I

Maintenance Specialist

The Maintenance Specialist position at Kennedy Industries requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to establish good working relationships with all shop personnel in a collaborative setting. This role serves as an entry-level opportunity with ample prospects for career progression. Under close guidance, the candidate will acquire and execute various skilled responsibilities, including sandblasting, coating, painting, and structure maintenance. It is imperative that the candidate demonstrates reliability, maintains a positive attitude, exhibits a willingness to acquire new skills, and is inclined toward a service-oriented approach while also possessing outstanding organizational abilities. Furthermore, the candidate should be competent in operating heavy machinery and adhere to all safety protocols.

Essential Functions:

• Carrying out tasks such as sandblasting, coating, power washing, and painting
• Interacting with customers upon equipment delivery
• Managing building upkeep, snow removal, and cleaning responsibilities
• Prioritizing safety and ensuring a clean work environment
• Acquiring knowledge of operating various machines and understanding their capabilities
• Conducting precise product inspections
• Assisting fellow employees as required
• Performing quality assessments on products
• Conducting minor maintenance on machinery
• Inspecting and cleaning machinery
• Operating overhead cranes and Hi-Lo vehicles
• Handling pick-up and delivery tasks

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Open to acquiring knowledge and maintaining a structured approach
• Effective written and oral communication abilities
• Must be available to work occasional nights, holidays, and weekends

This position has been designated as safety-sensitive because the individual performs duties that directly affect the health and safety of the employee, coworkers, customers, and the general public. These duties may include, but are not limited to: Employees in this role are subject to: Drug and alcohol testing under federal and/or company policies. Fitness-for-duty evaluations as required. Strict adherence to safety policies and standard operating procedures.

Physical Demands:

• An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Lifting 80lbs+
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Repair service shop
• Standard weekly job hours: 40 - 50 hours

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dog-friendly office!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.