Facilities and Grounds Mechanic
Position Overview
The Facilities and Grounds Mechanic is responsible for helping maintain plant buildings, support areas, and exterior grounds in a safe, clean, and reliable condition. This position performs routine repairs, preventive maintenance, and general facility upkeep. During available downtime, the mechanic will cross-train with the refrigeration team to provide backup support within their demonstrated training, qualifications, and authorization.
Primary Responsibilities
- Repair and maintain restroom fixtures and components, including toilets, urinals, sinks, faucets, dispensers, and partitions.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair doors and related hardware, including locks, latches, hinges, closers, handles, and seals.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on cafeteria equipment, including cleaning cooler coils and completing basic equipment inspections.
- Replace HVAC filters and assist with other routine HVAC maintenance activities.
- Complete general building repairs and upkeep, including minor plumbing, painting, caulking, and fixture replacement.
- Maintain plant grounds and exterior areas through cleanup, seasonal maintenance, snow and ice removal, and other assigned tasks.
- Respond promptly to facility work requests and complete assigned work safely and efficiently.
- Accurately document completed repairs, preventive maintenance, materials used, and equipment concerns in the work order system.
- Identify facility or equipment issues and communicate repair needs to the appropriate leader.
- Coordinate with plant departments, contractors, and outside service providers as needed.
- Maintain tools, equipment, parts, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
- Cross-train with the refrigeration team during downtime and provide backup mechanic support only within established training, qualifications, and authorization.
- Follow all applicable safety, food safety, sanitation, environmental, and maintenance procedures.
- Comply with lockout/tagout requirements, personal protective equipment standards, and other plant safety programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support facility and plant operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, general maintenance, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of plumbing, door hardware, HVAC maintenance, and general repair practices.
- Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and computerized work order systems.
- Basic mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety procedures, and equipment manuals.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple work requests in an active manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to learn refrigeration systems and complete required cross-training for backup support.
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, reach, and work in various positions throughout the shift.
- Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment as required.
- Ability to use ladders and work at varying heights when properly trained and authorized.
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
- Ability to work around operating machinery, production activity, noise, moisture, cleaning chemicals, and refrigerated areas.
- Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.
- Availability to respond to changing facility needs and assist with seasonal or emergency maintenance when required.
Key Expectations
The Facilities and Grounds Mechanic is expected to:
- Place safety and food safety first in every task.
- Complete work accurately, thoroughly, and on time.
- Communicate facility concerns before they create safety or operational risks.
- Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- Protect company buildings, equipment, tools, and resources.
- Work collaboratively with plant teams and service providers.
- Continue building technical knowledge through hands-on training and cross-functional support.