Facilities Maintenance Technician –III – 2nd Shift

Nichols Farms is one of the top processors of pistachios in the United States. For more than two decades, Nichols Farms has maintained superior quality and exceptional service in supplying pistachio and almond products to major retail and wholesale clients domestically and internationally. Nichols Farms maintains a state-of-the-art processing facility at their corporate headquarters in Hanford, California, employing over 350 employees.

Join the Nichols Farms Team in their objective of continued growth. Nichols Farms possesses a strong employee-oriented environment dedicated to training and growth of team members.

The Nichols Farms Mission and Vision supports a culture of striving for mutual success of our employees, suppliers and customers through operational excellence and educational development.

Facilities Technician III will be responsible for the overall maintenance and reliability of company-owned commercial and industrial buildings, plant utilities, and the plant mobile equipment fleet. The Technician will be responsible for maintaining, inspecting, cleaning, and changing batteries for the mobile fleet. This position will also be required to perform basic maintenance on the commercial and industrial structures on campus as per the needs of the department.

The Technician will also be required to perform preventive, corrective, and reactive maintenance tasks. This position will also be required to perform inspections and repairs on utility equipment including compressors, boilers, and generators. Technicians will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and hazard‑free environment in compliance with FSMA and SQF standards. Firm understanding of commercial/industrial building maintenance practices and techniques required.

Successful candidates will have a firm grasp of mechanical, electrical, and controls principles/best practices.

Promote a "safety first" culture by following all safety rules (including Lockout/Tag Out, Confined Space, Fall Protection and Hazard Communication). Report all near misses, injuries, and documentation of incidents to Shift Supervisor/Production Supervisor/Leads

Perform all duties in accordance with Quality and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) established company policies and procedures.

Responsible for active participation in continuous improvement teams and processes.

• Complete basic commercial/industrial building maintenance work as needed.
• Responsible for completing repairs and preventative/predictive inspections of all plant production assets.
• Ability to perform MIG and TIG.
• Experience in pipe fitting
• Painting projects – complete painting of industrial equipment and buildings as needed.
• Plumbing work for hand wash stations, eye wash stations, drainage, gutter systems, utilities water.
• Understanding of basic plant utility and distribution systems (Electrical, Compressed Air, Steam, Water)
• Repair/Maintain underground utility piping including excavating earth if necessary.
• Work with drywall and sheetrock repairs as well as building/office trim, windows, etc.
• Complete daily/weekly regulatory compliance testing and documentation as assigned.
• Complete any work needed for office staff to facilitate office relocations and redesign projects.
• Work with management to assist on all projects and scheduled work for department as needed.
• Maintain all equipment associated with utilities.

• Maintain daily - boilers, compressors and water logs.
• Perform repairs on utility equipment.
• Cisco Fire Systems

• Maintain complete ownership and control of the battery-changing area including:
• 48V Lead‑Acid Standard Batteries
• 48V TPPL Batteries
• 36V Gel Filled Rapid Charge Batteries
• Cleaning of batteries when needed.
• Ensure proper charging cycle for all 48V batteries.
• Ensure proper watering and general battery care.
• Always ensure safe and clean work areas
• Complete all needed preventative maintenance items within the maintenance CMM.

• Assist in equipment maintenance tasks:
• Assist with MTs reactive maintenance calls.
• Perform preventative maintenance on…