Maintenance Technician

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: July 16, 2026 Maintenance Technician 1 of 3 ALL ABOUT LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHOCOLATES Born from a dare to do better, we at Lake Champlain Chocolates are driven by our passion to change the world one delicious piece of chocolate at a time. Since the first truffles we made in 1983 to our Five Star Bars rolling off the line today, our goal has always been about combining creativity and craftsmanship, while sourcing only the best ingredients to create premium chocolate that is truly unforgettable. We infuse passion, integrity, and an unrivaled commitment to community in everything we do to make the world a better and more joyful place. Every employees contributions make our company what it is today: a warm, welcoming, inclusive and successful certified B Corporation committed to being a force for social and environmental good. We are committed to making a positive impact on our local and global communities through the choices we make sourcing materials and while operating our facilities and stores. Our community of employees work hard, care about each other, care about the integrity of our products, and share a passion for delicious confections. POSITION PURPOSE WHAT YOU WILL DO As a Maintenance Technician with Lake Champlain Chocolates, youll be responsible for the prompt repair and ongoing maintenance of facilities, equipment, and company vehicles. This involves identifying, monitoring, and troubleshooting problems as they arise. Youll carefully keep records of work performed and complete maintenance history logs. Youll be contributing to maintenance organization efforts to reduce MTTR and increase MTTF. You will order supplies and parts as needed. THE WHEN AND WHERE Your regular schedule will be full-time at 40 hours each week in our clean, vibrant factory space in Williston, Vermont. Your work also requires travel to our other locations. Overtime & some weekend hours may be required for emergency situations. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS EQUIPMENT, FACILITY, AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ? Monitors equipment and performs troubleshooting for problems and breakdowns. ? Maintains and repairs facilities including basic plumbing and electrical systems. ? Provides recommendations to repair or replace poorly functioning equipment. ? Repairs and maintains equipment, as needed, in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. ? Advises Maintenance Supervisor to efficiently prioritize repair schedule to ensure an uninterrupted production schedule. ? Conducts regular facilities inspections. ADMINISTRATION ? Keeps records of all work performed and updates maintenance history logs. ? Assists in developing a preventive maintenance schedule. ? Ensures that an adequate inventory of necessary spare parts and materials is maintained. COORDINATION Maintenance Technician Department: Production Classification: Full-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor, Facilities Manager July 16, 2026 Maintenance Technician 2 of 3 ? Assists personnel as needed. Communicates regularly with personnel to ensure that repairs and maintenance needs are met and coordinated with production schedules. ? Keeps management informed of areas activities and of significant concerns. Reports major concerns or significant problems. ? Completes related paperwork and records. ? Attends meetings as required. ? Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned. ? Assists in moving materials, supplies, and equipment as needed. ? Performs building maintenance functions as needed. ? Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained. ? Re-keys locks. SUCCESS FACTORS FOR THIS ROLE ? Maintenanc e & mechanical problems are promptly identified & resolved with minimal disruption to production schedules. ? Preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule. ? Accurate records and logs are maintained. Equipment is appropriately controlled and accounted for. ? Repair costs are minimized, and budgetary guidelines met. ? Maintenance and repair functions are effectively completed in accordance with established quality and safety standards and Company policies. ? Good communication and coordination are maintained with operations personnel and management. Assistance and support are provided as needed. Management is appropriately informed. WORK ENVIRONMENT ? Must be able to work at a desk and use all job-related computer hardware and software. ? Must be able to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally