Facilities Technician- 12-hour Night Shift

Mars Incorporated; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Facilities Technician for their Chattanooga, TN site. The role involves maintaining HVAC/R systems and ensuring efficient facility operations. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills, a high school diploma, and extensive experience in maintenance. Join a diverse team and contribute to a purpose-driven company focused on building a better tomorrow.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

Industry competitive salary and benefits package

Company bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of combined applicable education and experience.
• Experience and knowledge of HVAC/R systems and controls.
• Ability to interpret drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC/R systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities and seasonal overhaul.
• Support energy management strategy and monitor energy usage.

Skills

Problem Solving

Team Player

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical School

Tools

MS Office Products

Maintenance Work Order Systems

Job description

Job Description:

Mars Wrigley – TNN SiteChattanooga, TNFacilities Technician - 12 Hour Night Shift (follows a 2-2-3 rotation)

*Additional shift rotation details will be provided in the interview process.*

The Facilities Maintenance Technician operates, maintains, diagnose repairs and maintains boilers, piping, steam, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems, combustion equipment, industrial air compressors wastewater treatment and the general facilities within the buildings. The Facilities Maintenance Technician will determine, schedule, and perform preventive maintenance activities and seasonal overhaul on systems and components. The incumbent will use drawings and schematics to analyze and isolate system malfunctions. The incumbent will troubleshoot malfunctions, will perform repairs or replace components, and will modify equipment for specific missions or to increase efficiency. The incumbent will support the energy management strategy and will monitor energy usage in the factory; identify energy saving opportunities and implement action to reduce energy consumption. The Facilities Maintenance Technician will also work together as a team with Maintenance Technicians to properly maintain and repair equipment in a fast paced, high production work environment. The Facilities Maintenance Technician will follow all appropriate factory GMP, food safety, safety and quality policies, and will perform miscellaneous duties assigned by Sr. Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Leader, Value Stream Manager and Technical Manager.

Expectations

The Facilities Technician role plays a critical role on the team. Below are common descriptors to define The Facilities Technician expectations:

• Demonstrating excellent performance individually
• Achieve consistently high performance in individual responsibilities
• Maintain a high sense of urgency with all facilities issues
• Maintain a high sense of urgency with required production maintenance issues
• Be a role model for the team
• Administrative leadership & communication link with supervisor
• Building relationships with other departments within the organization
• Bring issues to the Maintenance Leaders that cannot be fixed or resolved and bring insight on possible solutions
• Team focus
• Helping team develop goals & strategies to stay focused on KPI’s
• Ability to be cross trained on areas of maintenance responsibilities, to include both facilities and equipment

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED; Technical school preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills
• A minimum of seven years of combined applicable education and experience within the specified fields
• High sense of urgency and accountability
• Ability to analyze condition of, troubleshoot failures of, repair and perform preventative/predictive maintenance on facilities and utilities equipment
• Ability to work as a Maintenance team to properly maintain and repair equipment in a fast paced, high production work environment, while prioritizing multiple Facility, mechanical and electrical administrative tasks
• Ability to prioritize and manage work assigned to implement immediate repairs and to ensure permanent repairs are completed within 14 days and all information has been communicated on root cause of failure
• Experience and knowledge of principles of HVAC/R systems, controls and components, computerized electrical circuits and systems as they related to air-conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigerated cooling, commercial mechanical and electrical systems, combustion systems, air and water balancing, and industrial air compressors.
• Ability to interpret drawings and schematics
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of HVAC/R equipment and troubleshooting techniques, industrial water treatment, environmental regulations for fuels, refrigerants, and hazardous materials; and City, State and EPA regulations
• High sense of urgency and accountability
• Experience in TPM/Lean manufacturing a plus
• Experience with MS Office Products, Outlook, and Maintenance work order systems a plus
• Supports and understands the business and line goals
• Follow all appropriate factory GMP, food safety, safety and quality policies
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

What are we looking for?

• Team player
• Action oriented
• Problem solving abilities
• Strong communication skills
• Continuous self-development

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented associates, all guided by The Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.