What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Summer Hire - Summer 2026 position at Taco Family of Companies?
As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:
- A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
- A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
- A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
- A need to create and to innovate
Employment Type: Temporary - Summer Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Work Status: Onsite
Position Summary
The Facilities Summer Hire applies their educational experience in a real world setting with Taco's Facilities team. They largely support the members of the Facilities and Maintenance team to help meet company goals. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and contribute to the team in various projects and tasks related to the maintenance, operation, and improvement of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing processes and utilities equipment.
Measures of success:
- Updates and marks facility drawings
- Performs assisted maintenance on time
- Maintains and organizes inventory levels to keep at minimum on-hand
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Shadows a maintenance tech/engineer and performs assisted general building maintenance under close supervision
- Performs assisted maintenance and minor repair work and asset cleaning
- Performs general labor work as assigned by the supervisor
- Learns to troubleshoot minor HVAC, minor electrical, and maintenance issues
- Practices safe work habits at all times
- Organizes work area(s) as needed
Qualifications
Required:
- Junior or Senior enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical, Industrial, or Facilities Engineering
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Basic statistical analysis techniques preferred
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment
- Understanding of safety regulations and commitment to adhering to safety protocols
Work Environment:
This position works in both an office environment using computers and technology as well as the production floor where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Verbal and auditory capability are required, and safety gear is required in production areas.
This is an onsite position that will require reporting into the building every day.
Management:
This position has no direct reports.
Benefits
With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore.
Taco employees benefit from a company that:
- Provides competitive salaries and benefits
- Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
- Believes in sharing profits with its employees
- Is mindful about family, health and well-being
- Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
- Embraces and celebrates diversity
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