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&degree;-40&degree;) 

·       ●  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.