Maintenance Tech ( 1st shift)

IceCap Cold Storage; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

IceCap Cold Storage in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to monitor and service our facility’s mechanical systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot ammonia refrigeration equipment, and keep detailed logs of work completed.

Candidates should have a mechanical background, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift 75 pounds and work in temperatures as low as -20 F. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Mechanical background is required.
• Basic computer skills sufficient for system logs and entries.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Must be able to multi-task and stay organized.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor building system operations and performance.
• Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical assets including MHE and ammonia refrigeration equipment.
• Install and repair electrical, plumbing, and HVAC components as required.
• Maintain logs of maintenance performed and inspect for temperature anomalies.
• Support life safety and building security procedures.

Skills

Mechanical background

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift 75 pounds

Strong communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Flexibility for evenings/weekends

Job description

• Location 1720 16th Avenue,Council Bluffs, IA, 51501,United States
• Base Pay $25.00 - $35.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time

Description

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.

Requirements

• Mechanical background
• Experience performing building maintenance, material handling equipment maintenance or ammonia refrigeration maintenance preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of the 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.