The Plant Maintenance Technician II is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the company’s equipment, building and grounds in a manner that minimizes interruptions in operations and assures employee safety. This position is also responsible for developing programs to extend equipment life and reliability and to assure safe operations at every level. This position reports to the Plant Maintenance Technician III.

• Initiates requisition for maintenance and repair supplies in sufficient quantity to meet needs of production, building maintenance equipment, materials, and supplies
• Perform building and equipment repairs throughout the building according to submitted work orders
• Develop and maintain programs through preventative maintenance that extend equipment and building life and reliability as well as assure safe operations at every level
• Uses the Balcones Preventive Maintenance System to manage the periodic maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds of the facility
• Inspects plant machinery and equipment. Repairs, maintains, and services all equipment in accordance with the facility Standard Operating Procedures, equipment maintenance manuals, and Balcones policies and training. Must also be knowledgeable to handle non-routine repairs or issues that may arise and require sound, immediate judgment without direct supervision.
• Implements Balcones safety policies and practices for all work activities, and ensures these practices are followed by other Balcones staff, vendors, contractors, and visitors entering the facility.
• Completes all mandatory training activities for both safety and operational training as assigned by supervisor.
• Helps procure plant supplies and replacement equipment in an efficient manner by identifying needs in advance, helping to manage vendors, and working within Balcones guidelines as well as being responsible for the annual budget.
• Screening and selection of building maintenance materials and supplies
• Research pricing of equipment and supplies to identify superior pricing
• Prioritizes work orders for completion in a systematic and efficient manner
• Assists work orders for outside contractors
• Conducts routine testing of equipment and inspection of the warehouse
• Cross-trains in other areas of the business and assists in those areas as needed.
• Occasional mandatory overtime

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment
• Able to follow instructions for operating equipment and record keeping
• Able to execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner
• Able to maintain a clean & safe environment

OTHER DUTIES

All job requirements in this job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems is a plus (both ac and dc current)
• Read and interpret engineering piping and instrument drawings, electrical diagrams and schematics, and electrical logic diagrams
• Carpentry, framing and general construction skills
• Welding certification and/or welding experience is a plus
• Skills in maintaining maintenance facilities, equipment, and tools
• Ability to troubleshoot, identify the problem, determine the cause and repair as needed
• Working knowledge and experience with multiple hand tools and power tools
• Ability to operate/drive a powered pallet jack and forklift, scissor lift and truck
• Knowledge of Computer Assisted Drawing/Auto-CAD training is a plus
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills

• Required to use motor coordination with arms, hands, fingers, and legs
• Required to engage in physical activity that includes pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting objects more than 80 pounds
• Required to work from ladders or raised platforms
• Required to stand or work on concrete floors most of the workday
• Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday
• Normal setting for this job is material recycle facilities, repair/maintenance facility, outdoors or other facilities