Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Led by dynamic owner Joe Gurrera (and his commitment to superior quality) Citarella has grown from a respected NYC fish market into a full-scale, Ultimate Gourmet Market with locations across New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut.

A family-run business, we're driven by a passion for great food. We delight customers with the finest selection of fresh seafood, prime, dry-aged beef, chef-prepared specialties and handcrafted pastries, international cheeses, imported groceries, and more. Join our team of seasoned professionals and become a part of the fabric of the New York food scene.

Role and Responsibilities

The maintenance technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the warehouse business goals and objectives.

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment within our warehouse.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and adjust.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks
• Reports to work on at the provided schedule time, neatly groomed and in the complete uniform, and attends all departmental meetings
• Follow department daily/weekly cleaning schedule of filters, degreasing, stoves, and various deep cleaning.
• In addition, other duties maybe required as directed by your team lead, supervisor, and/or manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills with some PLC experience and HVAC.
• Experience with Welding, plumbing, refrigeration, cooking equipment, carpentry, and electrical
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Experience using hand and electrical tools.
• Ability to safely handle and operate warehouse equipment
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Basic understanding of food safety practices (Quality control, Rotation, Etc.)
• Ability to physically perform requirements of position such as: standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, pushing, and pulling items weighing 20-75 pounds for extended periods of time.
• The position requires manual dexterity, visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate using the English language enough to performs job functions, conduct business related mathematics, and analyze data as required.
• Ability to work within various temperature-controlled environment.
• Reporting to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed and in the complete uniform.
• Maintain a clean and safety work environment by following Citarella's standards.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Other duties may be assigned as business needs change.

In Return, We Offer!

Competitive Wages, Medical/Dental/Vision /Company sponsored life insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match!

Citarella is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)