Maintenance Technician - Facilities and Grounds

Summary

Superior Fresh is an industry-leading land based Atlantic salmon producer. Our state-of-the-art, aquaculture practices land-based recirculation aquaculture system is the first in the United States to raise Atlantic salmon. At Superior Fresh, we produce the freshest, healthiest food available year-round, while maintaining the highest sustainability standards.

This Maintenance Technician role will have an emphasis for performing highly diversified duties for the overall care and upkeep of our facilities and grounds. This role will include construction, plumbing and facilities maintenance. It will also be the caretaker of the property which will include operation and maintenance of tractors, lawn care, ponds, UTV's and other powered industrial vehicles. Other duties may include troubleshooting various facility equipment and performing preventative maintenance in our aquaculture operations. This role will perform their duties with high levels of safety while supporting the company’s business goals and objectives.

Primary Job Functions

This section describes the primary /essential responsibilities that this job performs.

• Perform highly diversified duties to maintain company buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Complete facility construction/remodeling projects including building and grounds maintenance activities.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust. Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Read, interpret and follow work instructions, SOPs, blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately assemble, repair and maintain equipment.
• Maintain all assigned equipment and perform emergency, scheduled and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Sets up and operates a variety of general construction and shop equipment including saws, screw guns, basic welding and metal working tools to fabricate and repair parts.
• Perform general maintenance including, but not limited to mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, material handling, mowing and other farm related equipment including fork lift, scissor lift, skid steer, tractor, lawn equipment and telehandler.
• Follow all company designated record keeping activities.
• Support maintenance related inventory tasks including organization of materials, receiving and check out to maintain proper part inventories.
• Comply with worker safety, biosecurity and food safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core Values in the performance of all job functions.
• Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.

Secondary Job Functions

This section describes the secondary responsibilities that this job performs.

Maintain reliable attendance.

• Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and education.
• Assist with training other employees and providing backup.
• Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: 2 years maintenance experience; including grounds and facilities maintenance, light construction and farm, lawn and plowing equipment operations.

Licenses or certifications: Driver's license required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic construction principles.

Mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostics.

Plumbing installation.

Farm and lawn equipment upkeep and repair.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Encourage the building of mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.

Plan and coordinate projects within confines of production, defined budgets, and deadlines.

Effective time management and organizational skills.

Work independently as well as in a team environment.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Maintain confidentiality.

Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints.

Set priorities and to work with minimal direction and supervision.

Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external customers.

Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquires.

Schedule Expectations

1. On-call with other employees to respond to system alarms and emergencies.

2. Will include weekends and holidays.

3. Flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What type of equipment have you operated and maintained?

License/Certification:

• driver's license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Albany, IN 47320 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20