Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary

IFF is seeking a dedicated and skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring our building remains in top operational condition, allowing for its full and continuous use. Your expertise will help maintain a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for all occupants.

JOB GOAL:

• To perform a variety of highly skilled work in the maintenance, alteration and repair of mechanical systems.
• To perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance alterations and repair of facilities and buildings.
• To ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable work environment; to carry out administrative tasks required to maintain and operate the plant to the required standards.
  
  

Performance Responsibilities

• Determines priorities for requisitioning materials and supplies.
• Keeps tools and equipment in good condition.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, maps, schematic wiring diagrams and specifications.
• Maintains required records and makes reports
• Prepares reports on work completed and materials used.
• Participates in inspections and performs repairs and maintenance to facilities.
• Performs basic painting and varnishing duties.
• Performs basic plumbing repairs.
• Under the guidance of the Facilities Manager, maintains, repairs or replaces, toilets, urinals, faucets, drinking fountains and assists in the inspecting, maintaining, and repairing complete plumbing systems.
• Performs a variety of general carpentry duties. Under the guidance of the Facilities Manager, constructs, fabricates, installs, repairs or replaces doors, walls, signs desks, counters, shelves, shelf units, computer tables, chairs, etc.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance servicing on air-conditioning and heating systems. Change filters. Greases and oils bearings, motors, and compressors per specification and standing procedures.
• Shovels, plows, salts, and/or sweeps sidewalks, steps, driveways and parking areas as necessary.
• Obeys all fire/safety and environmental laws and regulations relating to the plant operation.
• At the direction of the Facility Manager, assists staff in the moving of equipment and furniture throughout the facility.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of plant operation and maintenance; cleaning methods and procedures; repairs; security; heating and ventilation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fire/safety laws and proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Required a valid Driver’s License.
• Physical condition to withstand rights of the job requirement.
  
  

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more