Facilities Technician

New Belgium Brewing Company; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

401k Match

Paid Caregiver Leave

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Bell’s and New Belgium is seeking a facilities maintenance technician responsible for upkeep of grounds, building systems, and equipment. The role supports HVAC, refrigeration, and appliance maintenance, and responds to hazards and on-call needs.

The position requires a High School Diploma with 1–2 years of related experience or training; strong mechanical, carpentry/plumbing, and basic electrical skills are essential. Safety and compliance with building codes are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 1–2 years of on-the-job experience or equivalent
• Know-how with equipment requiring specialized training
• Solid mechanical skills
• HVAC knowledge
• Carpentry and plumbing abilities
• Basic electrical skills
• Knowledge of common appliances
• Familiarity with building codes under pressure
• Ability to read and interpret procedures and regulations

Responsibilities

• Performs plumbing and electrical repairs and general maintenance
• Maintains and repairs HVAC, refrigeration and appliances
• Grooms and maintains grounds and facilities areas including snow/ice removal
• Designs and implements special facility projects as needed
• Ensures safe storage of hazardous chemicals and building cleanliness
• Performs building janitorial duties

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical basics

Plumbing skills

Carpentry skills

Mechanical skills

Appliance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

On-the-job training

Job description

This position is responsible for providing facilities maintenance including all grounds, facilities equipment and the building structure itself. This position provides support for equipment failures, hazardous chemicals spills, andon-call support.

Essential Duties:

• Performs plumbing repairs, electrical repairs/modifications,preventative maintenance including refrigeration system, cooling system, appliances, light fixtures, anddoors.
• Oversees and provides necessary repairs to the building HVAC system
• Performs tasks common to the care of grounds and landscapes; Assist in snow/ice removal from walkways
• Designs and installs special facility projects when needed
• Maintains a safe storage environment for hazardous chemicals
• Performs necessary building janitorial duties
• Other duties as assigned

Education/ Experience/Skills:

• High School Diploma with one (1) to two (2) years of on-the-job experience and/or specialized training and educationor equivalent
• Working knowledge and capabilities with equipment with multiple logic functions and capabilities requiring specialized training.
• Solid mechanical skills and abilities
• Solid working knowledge, skills, and abilities of HVAC systems
• Solid carpentry andplumbingskills and abilities
• Basic electrical skills and abilities
• Solid working knowledge, skills and abilities of appliances including, dishwashers, microwaves, gas stoves, garbage disposals, toaster ovens and coffee makers.
• Solid working knowledge of all building codes under pressure
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret procedures, policies,and regulations

Wage information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is Bell’s and New Belgium’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, or other position-related reasons.

Starting Hourly Rate: $21.75

All Full time Coworkers at Bell’s and New Belgium enjoy the following benefits after one calendar month of employment:

• Medical & Dental Insurance (options available for dependents)
• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO
• 401k Match
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• and Profit Sharing.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 80lbs., and carry objects weighing up to 47lbs up to 100 feet.
• Abilityto push/pull weights up to 75 lbs. and maintain the grip strength required to carry objects including buckets and boxes.
• Must also show fine motor dexterity.
• Demonstrate ability to climb stairs, stoop, crawl, twist, squat and reach overhead.
• The position requires frequent, constant standing and walking.

Percent of Travel:

0%-10%

Working Conditions:

Distribution Center, Production Areas, Construction Areas

EEO Statement

Bell’s and New Belgium welcomes all. We are committed to building an environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive within our own walls and amidst the entire craft beer community.

Bell’s and New Belgium strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.