Lead Maintenance Tech

IceCap Cold Storage; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

IceCap in Council Bluffs, IA, is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to support reliability, safety, and compliance of the facility under the Plant Engineer. The role covers preventive maintenance, supervising the maintenance team, managing work orders, and ensuring Process Safety Management requirements are met, including ammonia refrigeration systems.

Candidates must have 3 years of ammonia refrigeration experience, strong trades skills, and the ability to lift 75 pounds and work in -20F as

Qualifications

• 3 years of e xperience working with and operating an Ammonia Refrigeration system .
• Experience performing and managing building maintenance, material handling equipment maintenance and ammonia refrigeration maintenance
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of staff.
• Possess problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit and lift a minimum of 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor building system operations and performance.
• Possess several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and repairs on all mechanical assets impacting the operation of the facility.
• Install and repair electrical, plumbing, hydraulic and pneumatic components, and systems.
• Check and maintain HVAC systems to ensure they are functioning properly.
• Repair all mechanical equipment as directed.
• Maintain life safety and building security.

Skills

Ammonia Refrigeration

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

HVAC

Painting

Roofing

Basic computer skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Ammonia Operator Certification I or II

Job description

• Location 1720 16th Avenue,Council Bluffs, IA, 51501,United States
• Base Pay $34.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time

Description

Committed to customized, precise, and dependable services

Lead Maintenance Technician

Reports To: Plant Engineer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Standard Occupational Code: 49-9071

Salary Range: $35/Hour

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for supporting the overall reliability, safety, compliance, and readiness of the facility. This position works closely with the Plant Engineer to ensure preventative maintenance programs, work orders, and facility systems are managed effectively. The Maintenance Lead serves as a key resource for maintenance team members, contractors, and vendors while helping maintain compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and company standards.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor building system operations and performance.
• Possess several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and repairs on all mechanical assets impacting the operation of the facility. Including but not limited to Material Handling Equipment, Ammonia Refrigeration Equipment, Office HVAC, Dock Doors, Dock Plates, Facility Physical Structures, and Exterior Grounds.
• Install and repair electrical, plumbing, hydraulic and pneumatic components, and systems.
• Check and maintain HVAC systems to ensure they are functioning properly. Clean unit coils, replace filters and adjust according to outside temperature as directed.
• Repair all mechanical equipment as directed.
• Keep a log of maintenance performed.
• Walk-through building spaces regularly to check for temperature irregularities.
• Electrical including interior/exterior bulbs/ballast replacement, plumbing, painting, and carpentry as required.
• Maintain building exteriors for garbage, sweep lots and walks as needed.
• Snow/salt or other groundwork as required.
• Miscellaneous trouble shooting and problem solving.
• Maintain life safety and building security.
• Inspect roofs and drains regularly.
• Diagnose and repair defective equipment using prints, service manuals and parts catalogs.
• Maintains and follows the Process Safety Management requirements as required by OSHA and EPA for ammonia refrigeration systems
• Maintain and follow all company safety and compliance policies.
• Certification as an Ammonia Operator I or II
• 3 years of e xperience working with and operating an Ammonia Refrigeration system .
• Experience performing and managing building maintenance, material handling equipment maintenance and ammonia refrigeration maintenance
• Basic computer skills .
• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of staff .
• Possess problem solving skills and attention to detail .
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload with demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit and be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including evenings and weekends , if needed .

Why You’ll Love Working at IceCap

• Competitive Salary and opportunities for professional development
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for regular full-time employees
• 401(k) program with up to a 4% employer match
• Generous paid time off that begins accruing your first day!

IceCap is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer