Job Details

Job Summary:

The Facility Maintenance Technician is responsible for preventative maintenance, operation, repair, and upkeep of EWTC properties and non-production equipment as needed / required to ensure that the facilities are always maintained in a condition that is compliant for a dietary supplement manufacturing and distribution. Facilities include, but are not limited to building and grounds management, walls, floors and ceiling treatments, painted surfaces, pest entry, plumbing systems, warehouse racking, and housekeeping. This position frequently supports other mechanical projects as scheduled.

The successful candidate will:

• Track, respond to, and complete work order request logging, and document other miscellaneous repairs while providing excellent customer service

• Perform frequent belt, filter and general condition inspections and replace as needed on all air-handling systems

• Complete regular (annual / monthly / weekly) tests, inspections and audits on various systems and equipment including but not limited to alarm, fire, food safety, dust control, filtering, and security equipment

• Continuously build the reference library of cut sheets, specifications, service manuals and how-to instructions as well as the list of links to videos or other training / reference materials online for the equipment the Facilities Team is responsible for maintaining

• Focus on hardware-related facility security, personnel, and food safety issues
• Review, complete and respond to all Facility Work Order Requests
• Respond to verbal requests for assistance with repairs or addressing abnormal conditions throughout the facility and grounds
• Support various construction and installation projects working closely with other teams, departments, outside contractors and regulatory agents
• React immediately to support emergency, reported or observed, abnormal conditions or events

• Support company projects that are over and above the typical daily responsibilities.
• Escort and supervise outside contractors during all unscheduled visits for equipment failure

• Respond to after hour maintenance emergencies as needed
• Handle errands necessary for facility maintenance
• Other duties as assigned

TALENTS:

• Ability to ask great questions
• Gather and process information quickly and conceptually
• Ability to come up with alternative solutions and present to the team for consideration
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to balance attention to detail and timely execution
• Ability to take initiative, plan, and execute tasks independently

• Successfully manage competing priorities and expectations of stakeholders

• Clear and effective communication both verbally and in writing
• Strong listening skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively
• Analytical

Required Competencies & Knowledge:

Knowledge of:

• Regulatory requirements in manufacturing environment, i.e. OR-OSHA

Skill in:

• Organization and time management
• Basic building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing and HVAC tasks

Ability to:

• Operate forklifts, boom and scissor lifts, and electric pallet jacks
• Operate power hand tools safely
• Adapt to rapidly changing environments
• Follow all EWTC processes, policies and procedures

Proficiency in: Basic MS Office Suite (Microsoft Excel & Word, primarily) to prepare Word documents and make Excel entries

Work Environment:

• 15% Office - sitting; 85% facilities - warehouse and high-speed production environment exposure which includes noise, dust, forklifts, and fluctuations in temperature.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on an infrequent basis
• Stand, walk, climb ladders/stairs and climbing on and off of a forklift
• Must be able to work safely at heights up to 45 feet.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High mechanical aptitude with carpentry, electrical, plumbing and fabrication emphasis
• Some experience in report writing, data entry and general computer skills
• Safe Lift operation (forklift, scissor lift, articulating boom lifts)