Maintenance Technician Brood Washington

Riverence; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% match

Medical – 2 plans

Dental – 2 plans

Vision

Life Insurance

Voluntary Life

Short and Long Term Disability

Short term disability buy up

Voluntary Critical Illness

Voluntary Accident

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PTO – 0-5 years 4.62 hours per pay

Paid Holidays – 7 paid holidays

WA State Sick Leave Program

Job summary

Riverence Brood LLC is hiring for a full-time maintenance helper to support the Facility Manager. The role involves preventive maintenance, basic repairs, and equipment operation, including forklift, scissor lift, tractors, and lawn mowers. The work is outdoors and in diverse weather conditions.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of maintenance or electrical experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license. The position includes comprehensive benefits and year-round duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of maintenance/electrical experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive maintenance as instructed.
• Repair company machinery and equipment.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Inspect and report the need for major maintenance repairs.
• Repair minor to major plumbing, electrical, carpentry and safety systems.
• Operate forklift, scissor lift, tractors and lawn mowers.
• Provide general maintenance of company grounds.

Skills

Forklift operation

Scissor lift operation

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Maintenance experience

Tools

Electrical tools

Plumbing tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

Description

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Facilities Manager

Wage Ranges: $20.00 - $22.00

Riverence Brood LLC is a broodstock business producing premium quality steelhead/rainbow trout, golden rainbow trout, Atlantic salmon, and coho salmon eggs. Our eggs are sold to our sister companies, Riverence Farms LLC and Riverence Provisions LLC, and other customers throughout the US and worldwide. Riverence's modern facilities are designed for the long haul, built to maximize the quality of life for our broodstock, increasing efficiency and minimizing our environmental impact. Our farms have been outfitted with cutting-edge technologies that help us ensure that our customers get the most consistent, highest-quality eggs possible. We believe in being thought leaders in the aquaculture industry. As a result, we pride ourselves in being industry leaders by continually building our professional experience and the industry's credibility.

Benefits

• 401K with 4% match


• Medical – 2 plans


• Dental – 2 plans


• Vision


• Life Insurance


• Voluntary Life


• Short and Long Term Disability


• Short term disability buy up


• Voluntary Critical Illness


• Voluntary Accident


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• PTO – 0-5 years 4.62 hours per pay period, 6-10 years 6.16 hours per pay period, 11+ years 7.7 hours per pay period


• Paid Holidays – 7 paid holidays, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day


• WA State Sick Leave Program

Summary/Objective

Support to the Facility Manager and Facility leadership by performing preventive maintenance, grounds maintenance and other general repairs, both major and minor repairs, as directed. Will need to operate various motorized equipment in the process including but not limited to forklift, manlift, tractors and lawn mowers.

Essential Functions

• Provides preventative maintenance as instructed.


• Perform repairs on company machinery and equipment.


• Basic Vehicle Maintenance which can include repairs and troubleshooting.


• Detect and report the need for major maintenance repairs.


• Repair minor to major plumbing, electrical, carpentry and safety systems.


• Provides general assistance to all areas where needed.


• Provides general maintenance of company grounds, including weed eating, mowing, and pressure washing.


• Performs daily operation of composter.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Operation of forklift, manlift, tractors and lawn mowers.

Requirements

Competencies

• Ability to safely operate various related equipment and tools


• Ability to read, interpret and apply operating policies and procedures.


• Ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and effectively with people inside and outside the organization using verbal and written methods.


• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.


• Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress.


• Extremely organized and detailed oriented


• Aptitude for problem-solving


• Must be comfortable around water


• Willing and able to work in all weather conditions


• Good judgement must be always used.


• Ability to operate a forklift and a scissor lift. Will train if necessary.


• Safety Oriented

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

The work will primarily be subject to outside conditions to include but not limited to inclement weather, hot and cold conditions, working with loud equipment, wet conditions.

Physical Demands

This job involves regular lifting 50 lbs. or less with occasional lifting of 75 lbs. Team lifting of 100 lbs. or more may be required on occasional basis.

• Often requires walking or moving to accomplish tasks.


• Often requires standing for sustained periods of time.


• Often requires pushing and pulling objects and equipment with upper extremities.


• Occasionally requires stooping and reaching.


• Occasionally requires pulling using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.


• Lifting is required on a regular basis.


• Often requires feeling of products perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.


• Repetitive Motions are required which involve substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Monday through Friday weekends as needed

Expected Hours of Work: 40 hours a week mostly during daylight hours as directed by supervisor. Some on-call availability necessary.

Travel

Some local travel may be required.

Required Education and Experience

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in maintenance/electrical environment required. Must have basic knowledge of electrical wiring and plumbing with general carpentry and repair skills and have a strong background in troubleshooting problems.


• High School diploma or equivalent qualification required


• Current valid driver’s license

Preferred Education and Experience

• 3 years experience in a similar role


• Professional certificates/training or work experience with electrical, plumbing, carpentry, general repairs.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.