Maintenance Technician

Frog Holler Produce; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Eerden Foodservice seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our Grand Rapids warehouse team. You will maintain the ammonia refrigeration system, inspect equipment, and perform preventive maintenance to ensure safe, reliable operations.

You will document work orders, coordinate with contractors, and participate in safety and food safety training to uphold a compliant workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance documentation and work orders.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain the ammonia refrigeration system and related equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs for safety and performance.
• Maintain docks, doors, lighting, racking, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, flooring, and building systems.
• Inspect and repair material handling equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Document work orders, inspections, and compliance records accurately.
• Collaborate with outside contractors, vendors, and service providers as needed.
• Participate in safety training, food safety programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow OSHA, EPA, food safety, and company safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ammonia refrigeration training

HVAC/R training

Industrial maintenance training

Job description

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Maintenance Technician

Active - Regular full-time Grand Rapids, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1485

Join Our Team at Van Eerden and Help Keep Operations Running Smoothly!

Van Eerden Foodserviceis a fourth-generation, family-owned foodservice distributor with over 100 years of Delivering a Great Customer Experience! We believe nothing brings food and families together like sharing a meal. By serving our customers and employees with care, we allow others to do what the VE family values as an important family tradition, sharing a meal with friends and family. We are rooted in quality and service, and we strive to deliver Fresh Ideas, Fresh Products, and Fresh Solutions to our customers each and every day.

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to join our warehouse and distribution team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing our ammonia refrigeration system, warehouse equipment, and facility infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. If you enjoy troubleshooting mechanical systems, solving problems, and working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain the facility's ammonia refrigeration system and related equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Maintain warehouse infrastructure including docks, doors, lighting, racking, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, flooring, and building systems.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, battery chargers, and dock equipment.
• Accurately document work orders, inspections, maintenance activities, and compliance records.
• Work closely with outside contractors, vendors, and service providers when specialized support is required.
• Participate in safety training, food safety programs, emergency response drills, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support a safe and compliant workplace by following OSHA, EPA, food safety, and company safety requirements.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance documentation and work order tracking.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school training, trade certification, HVAC/R training, industrial maintenance training, or related education.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Knowledge of industrial refrigeration, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, building maintenance, and warehouse equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, manuals, diagrams, and technical documentation.

No ammonia refrigeration experience? We welcome candidates with strong maintenance backgrounds who are willing to complete company-provided ammonia refrigeration training and required certifications.

Physical & Work Environment

This position requires regular standing, walking, bending, lifting, climbing, and use of tools and maintenance equipment throughout the workday. Employees work in a variety of environments including refrigerated and freezer spaces, mechanical rooms, loading docks, rooftops, and outdoor conditions. Work may involve exposure to cold temperatures, heat, noise, heights, and moving equipment.

Schedule Requirements

• Must be available to work holidays as needed.
• Must participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies when required.

If you're a motivated maintenance professional who takes pride in keeping equipment and facilities operating at peak performance, we'd love to hear from you.