Facilities Maintenance Technician 1st shift

Chesapeake Spice Company - Belcamp, MD

Full-time

Belcamp, MD

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing general maintenance and repair tasks across various facilities, including the plant, warehouses, grounds, and offices. This role is crucial in ensuring that all local facilities are well-maintained and operational. The technician will engage in a variety of building maintenance activities, which include but are not limited to painting, caulking, drywall repair, and changing lightbulbs, filters, and batteries. Additionally, the technician will handle basic maintenance and repairs related to HVAC systems, locks, windows, doors, electrical systems, small appliances, and plumbing. The technician will also be tasked with performing work orders, improvements, preventive maintenance (PM), and corrective maintenance (CM) activities as assigned. Industrial cleaning is a significant part of the role, which involves power washing, cleaning mixing room ceilings, mechanical equipment, exhaust fans, and bag houses. The technician will assist in furniture assembly and placement, as well as help maintain the organization and cleanliness of the maintenance shop. Grounds maintenance duties, including snow removal and signage upkeep, will also be part of the responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed, making this a versatile role that requires adaptability and a proactive approach to maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair in the plant, warehouses, grounds, and offices.
• Conduct various building maintenance tasks such as painting, caulking, drywall repair, and changing lightbulbs, filters, and batteries.
• Handle basic maintenance and repairs related to HVAC, locks, windows, doors, electrical systems, small appliances, and plumbing.
• Execute work orders, improvements, preventive maintenance (PM), and corrective maintenance (CM) activities as assigned.
• Engage in industrial cleaning tasks including power washing and cleaning mechanical equipment and exhaust fans.
• Assist with furniture assembly and placement.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the maintenance shop.
• Perform grounds maintenance, including snow removal and signage upkeep.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of experience in facility maintenance, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• General maintenance skills including painting, drywall, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Knowledge of techniques used with various tools, machines, and processes for maintenance and repair projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair basic maintenance issues in facilities.
• Possess mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools safely and correctly.
• Familiarity with personal safety procedures and equipment related to maintenance duties.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Forklift certification preferred.
• Experience operating equipment such as forklifts and scissor lifts.