Maintenance Mechanic

Verde Farms LLC; Oldmans Township (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Health Benefits

Competitive Salary

Amazing PTO Policy

Awesome Work Environment

Job summary

Verde Farms LLC is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure all equipment and building systems are operating efficiently in Oldmans Township, NJ. The role involves preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and compliance with safety regulations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma/GED, at least two years of facilities maintenance experience, and strong mechanical aptitude. Benefits include competitive salary, health benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in facilities maintenance.
• Proficient in various maintenance tasks in plumbing, electrical and HVAC.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and perform preventative and routine maintenance.
• Conduct emergency repairs as needed.
• Complete work orders for facility maintenance.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Electrical work

Plumbing

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school training

Tools

Hand and power tools

Electric meters

Material handling equipment

Job description

Verde Farms, LLC

www.verdefarms.com

Title

Maintenance Mechanic

Reports To

Maintenance Manager

Hourly Rate

$30- $34 an hour

About Verde

Verde Farms is the leading marketer of natural, organic, and grass‑fed beef in the United States. Working with family farms across the globe, we connect consumers who desire healthy, great‑tasting meat raised sustainably. As a dynamic, value‑driven, privately held company based in the greater Boston area, Verde Farms employees share the company’s mission, supportive culture, shared values, and integrity. This is a great time for key individuals to be a part of the double‑digit growth of an organization that continuously creates new opportunities for team members to develop while changing the industry landscape.

About the Position

The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for assisting with daily tasks of the maintenance team to ensure all equipment and building systems are operating at peak efficiencies. This includes, but is not limited to, site fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, building safety and facilities.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and perform preventative and routine maintenance (i.e. conducting preventative maintenance check‑ups or reading charts and data)
• Be readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations.
• Perform installation, configuration, and relocation of furniture and workstations, as needed.
• Complete work orders for common areas of facility, in a timely manner maintaining high quality standards.
• Conduct minor & major repairs to equipment or facility, such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, and/or painting. Diagnose and repair failures of equipment.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of the plant, production, or warehouse facilities.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs.
• Carry out inspections of the facility to identify and resolve issues.
• Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to management.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Set up and operate QC water jet in a safe and efficient manner.
• Work in plumbing, electrical, HVAC repairs, HVAC installations, HVAC maintenance.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include lockout‑tagout requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for following all food safety rules, and food quality rules related to designated area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management, within scope and abilities.

Summary of Experience and Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; technical school training is a plus
• Minimum of two years’ experience in facilities maintenance
• Proven ability to perform semi‑skilled and skilled maintenance, construction, and repair tasks in assigned areas
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions
• Mechanical aptitude with a creative, problem‑solving mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across departments
• Self‑motivated and able to work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Proficient in the safe and effective operation of various vehicles and equipment, including Multivac and Myralac machines
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, cold environment (27°F – 45°F)
• Experience with the food service industry processing machinery is a plus
• Commitment to following all safety regulations and adhering to company policies and procedures (Verde Farms)
• Consistent and reliable attendance
• Willingness to work overtime based on business demands
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus, but not required
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test

Why Verde Farms?

• Excellent Health Benefits.
• Competitive Salary.
• Amazing PTO Policy.
• Awesome Work Environment.

Primary Location

• United States – Pedricktown, NJ Area – Onsite