Senior Facilities Technician - Plant & Utilities

Nichols Farms; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichols Farms, a leading pistachio and almond processor in Hanford, California, seeks a Facilities Technician III to maintain and improve its commercial and industrial buildings, utilities, and mobile equipment fleet. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety, and adherence to FSMA and SQF standards.

Responsibilities include inspections, repairs, and basic welding, pipefitting, and control systems work, with emphasis on battery management and ensuring clean, safe work environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of direct facilities maintenance or equivalent experience.
• Firm grasp of mechanical, electrical, and controls principles.
• Experience with battery systems and maintenance of industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic commercial/industrial building maintenance tasks.
• Complete preventative and predictive inspections of plant production assets.
• Repair and maintain plant utilities including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Perform battery changes and inspect battery charging equipment.
• Maintain daily logs for boilers, compressors, and water systems.
• Assist in equipment maintenance tasks and reactive maintenance calls.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Mechanical understanding

Electrical knowledge

Safety compliance

Battery maintenance

Tools

HVAC systems

MIG welding

Pipefitting

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Nichols Farms, a leading pistachio and almond processor in Hanford, California, seeks a Facilities Technician III to maintain and improve its commercial and industrial buildings, utilities, and mobile equipment fleet. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety, and adherence to FSMA and SQF standards.

Responsibilities include inspections, repairs, and basic welding, pipefitting, and control systems work, with emphasis on battery management and ensuring clean, safe work environments.