Facility Maintenance Technician

Get Fresh Produce started in 1982 as a retail produce store in Chicago, specializing in premium fresh fruit, vegetables, specialty foods, and dairy. Get Fresh is supported by an amazing team of sales, customer service, procurement, and operations professionals. Get Fresh Produce executes distribution of more than 13 million cases annually to 3,000 customers.

We base everything we do on ‘Fresh Thinking’. This means constantly seeking to work more efficiently, creatively, and meticulously to meet our customers’ needs. We work every day to drive consistency in the areas most important to our customers:
Customer Service, Quality, Food, Safety, Reporting, Technology.

Essential Functions:

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on a wide range of equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Support routine maintenance on building systems, including lighting, HVAC, plumbing, dock doors, and racking
• Conduct regular inspections to identify wear, hazards, or potential failures
• Maintain accurate work orders, inspection reports, and maintenance records
• Assist with facility upkeep including snow removal, landscaping, and exterior maintenance
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, SQF, GMP, and company safety standards
• Collaborate with operations teams to minimize downtime and support production schedules
• Participate in cross-training (e.g., refrigeration systems, advanced diagnostics)

Competencies, Education, and

Skills:

• Organized and attention-to-detail approach
• Complex problem-solving
• Ability to manage multiple work orders and prioritize tasks effectively
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• High school diploma or GED required
• At least 3+ years of facility maintenance experience. Prior distribution or food industry experience a plus
• OSHA knowledge, HVAC/Electrical licenses preferred
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability. Experience with conveyor systems, overhead doors, dock levelers, HVAC, and building systems. Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment. Basic PLC knowledge is preferred.
• Proficient PC skills in CRM and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
  - Produce Pro, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and common E Mail systems
• Speak and write English satisfactorily

Physical Demands:

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull objects up to 50lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and climb for extended periods of time
• Work in confined spaces, at heights (ladders, lifts, rooftops), and in various indoor/outdoor environments
• Stand or sit for long periods of time
• Work in cold and wet cooler conditions for extended periods of time

Compensation:

• $30.00 - $40.00/hour (based on experience)

Work Schedule:

• Schedule:
  
  6:00am – 2:30pm (Monday – Friday)
• Must be flexible to support a 24/7 operation, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Overtime may be required based on operational needs

Benefits:

• Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Voluntary Life)
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Weekly Paid
• Career Advancement Opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.