Facilities Maintenance Technician / Equipment Repair

Viking Yacht Company, the leading yacht manufacturer in the marine industry, has been making high quality, pleasure craft for over 60 years. As a leader, our position has been accomplished by excellent performance, progressive design and superior workmanship through a high-quality workforce. Present demand for our product as well as future needs with new product development, has created the need for qualified individuals with a technical or craft background looking for a career.

We have an immediate opening for a Facilities Maintenance Technician.

Job Summary:

Repairs and maintains physical structures of industrial offices and plant facilities, using hand tools and power tools as necessary and required. Responsible for preventive maintenance to extend longevity of machinery, tools, and equipment with a primary focus on HVAC and plumbing. Also performs ground maintenance. May install or repair and/or contract third party to complete work. Performs work independently.

Essential Duties:

• Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical HVAC, plumbing problems/breakdowns in equipment.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems, following specifications, blueprints, schematic drawings.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, hoist, crane, and measuring and testing equipment to inspect, test, and repair machinery and equipment.
• Dismantles defective machines, tools, and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery, tools and equipment.
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers, wiring, and electrical and electronic components.
• May lay out, assemble, install and maintain pipe related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and repairs gauges, valves, pressure and related hydraulic equipment.
• May perform carpentry projects and paint structures as necessary.
• Member of safety committee and reports and repairs hazards in the workplace to ensure employee safety.

Qualifications:

• Vocational technical school degree or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.
• EPA Universal preferred
• Electrical/mechanical/carpentry trade knowledge preferred.
• Three (3) years’ experience performing preventive and repair maintenance on equipment, machinery, and tools.
• Knowledge and operation of hand and power tools: hammer, drill, sander, saw, wrenches, socket set, electrical testing equipment, forklift.
• Valid vehicle operator’s license

Viking employees receive an unsurpassed benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance, 401k (50% matching), and competitive wages in a pleasant and safe working environment.

Viking is an EOE, m/f, ADA employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Year round work

Ability to Relocate:

• New Gretna, NJ 08224: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person