Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician

Dairy Farmers of America is looking for highly dependable team player to join our staff as BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN at our Mechanicsburg, PA facility.

If you are fascinated by the process of industrial food & beverage manufacturing, are committed to supporting our reputation for excellent products, then this is the place for you and we are proud to offer you access to your wages on-demand, no need to wait for pay day.

Shift: Fulltime rotating 12-hour Day shift (6am-6:30pm). Work three days one week, four days the next week. Off every other weekend.

Starting Rate: $32.50 per hour

Description

Building Maintenance Technician would demonstrate full proficiency in performing maintenance on facility structure, such as floors, lighting, walls, ceilings, outside roof, and grounds; perform small construction projects, such as room additions; and maintain ground equipment, such as pressure washers, mowers, forklifts, and plant vehicles. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete building maintenance work orders in a safe and timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards. This may include plumbing, painting, welding, masonry, carpentry (both rough and finish)
• Perform routine inspections to ensure safety of building structure and proper functioning
• Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
• Maintain the grounds and grounds equipment
• Identify problems, perform root cause analysis, and address problems
• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
• Assist with other maintenance activity (e.g., plant maintenance) and with contractors as needed or when directed by supervisor
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Trade school or training in construction and/or maintenance applicable to the role
• 2 to 4 years of building and grounds maintenance, construction, or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong construction and mechanical skills
• Able to inspect facility, diagnose or recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action
• Able to use a variety of maintenance tools and hand and power tools in a safe manner
• Able to complete projects from planning to installation
• Able to perform tasks and duties without constant supervision
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
  
  

, An Equal Opportunity Employer