Food Plant Facilities/Buildings and Grounds Maintenance

ZipRecruiter; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform various assignments in the upkeep and repair of buildings and facilities. This role involves carpentry, plumbing, roofing, and painting, ensuring that all work meets high standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance and repair, with the ability to operate heavy equipment and electric tools. Join a dynamic team that values continuous improvement and provides premium healthcare benefits, a retirement savings account, and paid time off. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Premium healthcare benefits

Retirement savings account

Company paid life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Qualifications

• Ability to drive heavy equipment and operate electric hand tools.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance and repair work on buildings and grounds.
• Direct the work of other skilled or unskilled workers as needed.
• Ensure compliance with quality system standards.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Roofing

Painting

Concrete/Masonry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment

Electric hand tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to perform various assignments in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and remodeling of buildings, offices, and other site facilities using skills in carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, and concrete/masonry.

Compensation:

• Compensation $21.20/hour, based on skills, experience, qualifications, and testing
• Premium healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings account
• Company paid life insurance, vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Full-time, 40-hour work week plus overtime opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Perform skilled work in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and remodeling of buildings, offices, and grounds.
• Perform rough and finished carpentry.
• Tear down and rebuild partitions.
• Install new flooring of wood, carpet, or tile.
• Assemble tables, chairs, desks, and shelving.
• Repair or replace windows, doors, and locks.
• Assemble, install, and/or repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures for water, heating, and drainage.
• Maintain exterior of buildings through power washing and/or painting.
• Maintain grounds and perform minor surface repairs.
• Provide snow removal and icy surface control in inclement weather.
• Direct the work of other skilled or unskilled workers as needed.
• Train new staff in existing work methods to ensure conformance with accepted standards.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround time, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide seamless customer service.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality system standards and the unit’s food safety and security programs.
• Serve as an Alternate to the Director of Maintenance to ensure effective coverage of the Safe Quality Food responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to drive (operate) heavy equipment
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of practical problems
• A combination of prior experience and skill in similar work is beneficial but not required
• Ability to operate equipment and electric hand tools is a plus
• Must have ability to perform basic math
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds and climb ladders