Facilities Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

401k Match

PTO

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

New Belgium Brewing Company Inc is seeking a facilities maintenance technician responsible for caring for grounds, facilities equipment and building structure. You will support equipment failures, chemical spill responses, and on-call support to keep operations running smoothly.

The role covers plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration and appliance upkeep, with a focus on safety and compliance. Strong mechanical skills and reading building codes are essential for success in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 1–2 years of on-the-job experience or equivalent.
• Solid mechanical skills and knowledge of HVAC systems.
• Carpentry, plumbing and basic electrical abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs plumbing repairs
• Electrical repairs/modifications
• Preventative maintenance including refrigeration system
• Oversees and repairs building HVAC system
• Grounds and landscapes tasks including snow/ice removal
• Designs and installs facility projects when needed
• Maintains safe storage for hazardous chemicals
• Performs building janitorial duties
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

HVAC systems

Carpentry

Appliances

Building codes

Reading procedures

Education

High School Diploma

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, and on‑call support.

Essential Duties:

• Performs plumbing repairs
• Electrical repairs/modifications
• Preventative maintenance including refrigeration system
• Cooling system
• Appliances
• Light fixtures
• Doors
• 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 education or 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 and plumbing skills 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
• Profit Sharing

Details will be shared, and questions answered during our interview process.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 80lbs., and carry objects weighing up to 47lbs up to 100 feet.
• Ability to 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.

At New Belgium, we’re committed to proving that business can be a force for good.

When you join our team, you’ll play a role in bringing world‑class beer to our fans – and you’ll have a hell of a lot of fun doing it.

Empowered people make exceptional beer – and build successful, lasting businesses.

At Bell’s, this philosophy drives us every day.

If our commitment to investing in our coworkers makes us a bit eccentric—well, it wouldn’t be the first time someone has used that word to describe us.

We believe beer and business can be a catalyst to renew trust and unity in our communities.

This includes doing right by our team members through competitive benefit programs, exclusive employment perks, and opportunities for continued education.

Over 38 years, we’ve found it’s the best way to build a fantastic community of damn good people with a diversity of identities and perspectives who make the best beer in the world.

And our company’s future depends on it, too.

While we retain our independent spirit in countless ways, Bell’s Brewery joined forces with New Belgium Brewing in early 2022.

We are integrated two iconic breweries as one company with shared policies, benefits, and programs.

As we bring the best of our two companies together, we will continue to strive for transparency with all our current and future coworkers.