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Maintenance Technician
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What they do
A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.
$50,465 / year median in Illinois
+14% projected growth
Job Description
As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, JandJ Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin Dots along with other key brands like LUIGIS Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. JandJ also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to Fun Served Here.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of our facilit y and equipment. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and completing repairs to minimize downtime and maximize productivity while maintaining a safe and functional environment for our employees and visitors.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
: Limits downtime of equipment by performing inspections, documenting issues, creating parts lists and work-orders, and performing tasks to eliminate ongoing and repetitive issues. ```{=html} ```- Diagnoses and repairs machine breakdowns in a timely fashion and with professionalism. ```{=html} ```
- Adheres to all applicable GMP policies and guidelines. ```{=html} ```
- Practices lock out/tag out safety procedures and utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adheres to all food safety and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and guidelines. ```{=html} ```
- Documents work accurately and timely in the CMMS, as required, to meet all policies and procedures. ```{=html} ```
- Repairs and maintains machinery and facility to include but not limited to plumbing, physical structure, ground, and electrical wiring in accordance with blueprints, manuals, and building codes, using the necessary tools. ```{=html} ```
- Performs routine maintenance on machines; replaces or repairs machine belts; removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste materials from machines; paints machines or equipment to prevent corrosion. ```{=html} ```
- Installs electrical equipment and repairs or replaces wiring, fixtures, and bulbs. ```{=html} ```
- Repairs various types of furniture, doors, windows, floors, lockers, gates, roofs, and ceilings; digs post holes; patches and repairs docks and floors; maintains grounds. ```{=html} ```
- Completes assigned Preventative Maintenance (PMs) timely as assigned in the CMMS. ```{=html} ```
- Read and interprets equipment manuals to determine proper operations, assist with ordering parts, and work with equipment Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) directly for support when necessary. ```{=html} ```
- Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests, including after-hours and weekend calls, to address critical issues and prevent disruptions to business operations. ```{=html} ```
- Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.
COMPETENCIES
To perform this job successfully, the Maintenance Technician must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ability to use standard tools, materials, methods, and practices involved in building maintenance and repair, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, welding, electrical, and painting. ```{=html} ```- Excellent organization and time management skills. ```{=html} ```
- Ability to analyze and evaluate situations and use independent judgment and initiative in taking appropriate action. ```{=html} ```
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and building codes.