Maintenance Specialist

Job Description Summary

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance candidate who has good knowledge of the related field and strong communication skills. This role is responsible for farms in the areas of equipment and repair, facility and utility maintenance, and repair.

The Maintenance Specialist ensures compliance with all safety operations along with all Federal, State, and local environmental rules and regulations.

• Work with and support the maintenance workers in the areas of facility and utility equipment troubleshooting and general repairs and readings.
• Aggressively manage all breakdown maintenance requirements to successful conclusions.
• Responsible for employee life cycle recruiting, onboarding, development, and training.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of equipment functionality and schedule necessary repairs or suggest changes in operating methods to improve operations.
• Implement and maintain the department’s preventative maintenance processes.
• Oversee work in progress by outside contractors to determine adherence to plans and specifications, including fabricators, welders, pneumatic, and hydraulic expertise.
• Track, measure, and document the performance of maintenance mechanics on an individual basis.
• Directly assist with repairs and troubleshooting.

• A high school diploma or equivalent (required) with at least 5 years of maintenance experience or advanced education in electrical, mechanical, or 1 year of direct supervisory experience requiring knowledge of refrigeration, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems as well as general facility repairs.
• Previous experience in at least two of the following areas: mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and instrumentation.
• Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision making to achieve organizational objectives.
• Ability to problem-solve and facilitate solutions with limited direction.
• Strong planning, organization, customer service, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong, trusted working relationships with internal and external business customers and executive-level management.
• Basic computer literacy with the ability to perform basic statistical analysis.
• Ability to communicate factual information and provide direction.
• Experience working in a 24/7 operation and ability to work holidays or weekends.
• Willingness to work extended hours when necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong commitment to safety with demonstrated ability to motivate others to achieve safety and company goals.