Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician I

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Summary: Ensures the efficient operation of the operating facility and its equipment by performing 
mechanical functions (i.e. replacements, installs, upgrades, etc.) and general maintenance of equipment. 
Identifies and prevents ongoing maintenance failures, reacts quickly to unforeseen events, and has the 
technical and mechanical ability to complete repairs. Assists in the maintenance of tools, power 
equipment and the inventory of spare parts for the department. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Identify, repair, install and maintain conveyors and equipment and the physical building in a manner 
that meets organization standards and ensure minimum equipment downtime in accordance with 
safety practices. Exhibit the mechanical aptitude for facility repair skills, including plumbing, 
electrical fixture repairs, lighting repairs, cleaning, and painting.

• Installs electrical wiring, conveyors, and equipment; new electrical services, wiring during 
remodeling projects; repairs electrical equipment and control circuits; replaces faulty electrical 
switches; repairs material handling equipment.

• Perform and complete assignments or Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks and Work Orders (WO)
distributed through computer based PM/WO system. Prioritize and complete work orders and ensure 
any required documentation is also completed. Ensure conveyors and equipment is maintained 
pursuant to our preventative maintenance programs and assist in the development and maintenance 
of all preventative maintenance programs.

• Exhibit a functional understanding of safety rules (e.g. powered industrial trucks, fall protection, 
L.O.T.O., hot work permitting, etc.) and consistently use personal protective equipment as required 
and as prescribed by the company. Maintain departmental tools, equipment, and spare parts 
inventory.

• Ability to read and understand available equipment manuals and updates to identify and locate 
required lubrication points, and the ability to utilize mechanical aptitude in determining lubrication 
constraints as specified therein. Competency in the utilization of various measuring tools to 
determine volume, pressure, and process continuity. Perform mechanical connections for pneumatic 
and hydraulic hose connections.

• Performs routine walking and visual inspections of the production floor in observation of unsafe acts 
or conditions; takes immediate corrective action where necessary to develop and meet plant safety 
goals. Is actively involved in safety efforts.

• Reports food safety and quality issues, corrective actions, and preventative measures to 
management. Ensure basic hygiene training, GMP’s, HACCP, allergen control, food safety and 
quality requirements and actively supports prerequisite programs as required.
Important Notice: This job description is a generalized summary of job duties and can be modified as determined as 
necessary by Colorado Premium. It is not a contract of employment. All employment is “at-will” an Employee or the 
Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause, and without advance notice, procedure, or 
formality. 

Education/Experience:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years of responsible experience in 
building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair; or the equivalent combination of 
education and relevant experience. 

• Experience with electrical systems, conveyors, power equipment vehicles within a warehouse or 
distribution.

• Excellent reading, communication, and organizational skills. Must be proficient in the use of a 
Personal Computer (PC) and related business software. Ability to work independently with minimal 
supervision.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to 
write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small 
group situations to other associates of the organization. 

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common 
fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret miscellaneous drawings and schematics. 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral 
instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized 
situations.