Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Enviroflight's mission is to develop technology that produces sustainable and safe animal feed ingredients using the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) (Hermetia illucens). Our technology enables the mass rearing of insect larvae, feedstock conditioning and mixing, insect life support systems, nutrients recovery, animal feed production, and cold press oil extraction and refining.

The Maintenance Technician carries out various tasks to maintain and support all production and facility equipment, performs preventive maintenance on all equipment, and maintains facility in top condition. Maintenance technicians work closely with other operations teams and provide on-call support on a rotating schedule.

Routinely inspects and maintains building and installed systems including but not limited to packaging and handling machinery, plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop, and grounds. Performs minor and routine repairs including but not limited to painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and other related maintenance activities. Maintains heating and air conditioning units for the facility. Assists with the installation and modification of building equipment systems. Creates and maintains up-to-date service records for building equipment and machinery. May procure services, facility fixtures, supplies and equipment as directed. Communicates need for repairs and makes recommendations to improve facility and equipment. Responds in a timely fashion to problems related to facility maintenance and repair. Inspects buildings, grounds, and equipment of unsafe or malfunctioning conditions. Inspects new installation for compliance with building codes and safety regulations. Maintains a clean, safe working environment. Prepares required reports and correspondence. Performs other related or non-related duties as assigned by management.

High school diploma or equivalent. Five years related experience or equivalent. Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, cutting, welding and industrial maintenance. Ability to work at heights and in inclement weather or conditions inside and out. Computer skills required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook). Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and auto insurance as required by the State of Kentucky.

Must be able to work rotating 12-hour schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. On-call shifts will be part of an ongoing schedule. Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment or in a plant with a small team manufacturing workflow desirable. Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently, in areas requiring both manual labor and administrative record keeping. Competence in basic math skills with legible handwriting. Ability to communicate effectively. Respect for diversity and an ability to work with diverse teammates, customers, individuals and organizations. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality about the company and its proprietary processes and information; a Confidentiality Agreement is required.

Continually required to stand, walk, and utilize hand and finger dexterity. Frequently required to lift and/or more up to 75 pounds, with supporting equipment. Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl. Frequently required to talk or hear. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Hard hats, safety shoes, rubber or latex gloves, and other protective equipment must be worn as required. Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used, ex. forklift, processing equipment. All employees must be willing and able to work indoors and outdoors around the insects used in production, to be exposed to hot and cold temperatures, potentially unpleasant odors, and mechanical equipment used for production.

EnviroFlight is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: