Evening Industrial Maintenance Technician

Midwest Refrigerated Services, Inc.; Belvidere, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Refrigerated Services is seeking a Site Maintenance Technician (SMT) for the 2nd shift, Tuesday through Saturday, in Belvidere, IL. The SMT will independently manage daily maintenance, perform preventive tasks, and coordinate with Operations and the Facilities Manager to keep the facility running smoothly.

The role requires hands-on competency in electrical and mechanical repairs, safe-lockout practices, and effective communication with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of hands-on commercial, industrial, warehouse, or facilities maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary maintenance resource for the assigned facility and independently manage daily maintenance needs.
• Plan and prioritize work based on safety, food safety, operational impact, urgency, preventive maintenance due dates, and available resources.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair equipment and building systems; verify completion and test operation.
• Coordinate vendor work, obtain quotes, define scopes, and ensure timely completion.
• Maintain tools, parts, and supplies while controlling costs and avoiding unnecessary purchases.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repairs

Lockout/Tagout safety

Reading electrical diagrams

Vendor coordination

Preventive maintenance

Clear communication

Forklift inspections

Tools

CMMS/eMaint

Job description

Midwest Refrigerated Services is seeking a Site Maintenance Technician (SMT) for the 2nd shift, Tuesday through Saturday, in Belvidere, IL. The SMT will independently manage daily maintenance, perform preventive tasks, and coordinate with Operations and the Facilities Manager to keep the facility running smoothly.

The role requires hands-on competency in electrical and mechanical repairs, safe-lockout practices, and effective communication with vendors and internal teams.