HVAC Maintenance Technician, MI

Description

Title:

HVAC Maintenance Technician

Reports To:

Maintenance Manager

Location:

Benton Harbor, MI

Type:
Full-Time | Onsite | Non-Exempt

* Seeking Candidates for AM and PM Shifts

Nestled along the scenic shores of Lake Michigan, Benton Harbor offers a unique blend of affordability, opportunity, and lakeside living that’s hard to beat. Just minutes from the charming waterfront community of St. Joseph (less than a 20-minute drive), residents enjoy easy access to sandy beaches, boutique shopping, and year-round festivals. The area is also within a short drive of South Haven (about 30 minutes) and under two hours from Chicago, making weekend getaways effortless.

With nearby wineries, golf courses, and outdoor recreation, plus a growing local food and arts scene, Benton Harbor delivers a laid-back lifestyle with big-city access—perfect for professionals looking to grow their careers without sacrificing quality of life.

The HVAC Maintenance Technician’s main responsibilities will include but are not limited to assisting the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager with fabrication/installation and preventative maintenance on electrical, mechanical, HVAC, power tools and other equipment throughout the facilities. This position will report directly to the Maintenance Manager.

• Diagnosis Walk-in / Reach-in: coolers and freezers
• Performing maintenance on refrigeration equipment
• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC systems
• Cleaning, adjusting and repairing systems, and following up with warranty services
• Fabrication of needed part or materials
• Repair machinery and facilities
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
• Install and test new equipment
• Responsible for keeping the production machinery running with minimum downtime
• Responsible for maintaining repairs to the facilities
• Complete paperwork in a timely and legible manner
• Keeping daily logs and records of all maintenance functions
• Follow safety polices/procedures including wearing necessary PPE
• Follow attendance policy and other policies

• Required to stand, sit, walk for long periods of time
• Frequent use of hands for simple firm, grasping and writing
• Occasional bending, stopping, reaching, and climbing
• Occasional Lifting, carrying 5 pounds to 50 pounds
• Occasionally using cutting utensils (I.E Knives, peeler, etc.)
• Exposure to product fumes such as onions, peppers etc.
• Exposure to varying temperatures of 45 degrees or less
• Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine, etc.
• Works overtime as required
• Other duties as required

• Possess verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in fresh food or production environment
• 2+ years of maintenance experience
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Must have own transportation
• Must have a working knowledge of English language
• Basic Mathematical abilities
• Ability to interact across departments

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the companies needs evolve.