What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Vertical Cold Storage LLC?
Are you an experienced maintenance tech or ready to take the next step in your career? Well then Vertical Cold Storage is looking for you to join our team as a Maintenance Tech!
Vertical Cold Storage is a leader in our industry, as well as an employer of choice because not only do we offer a competitive wage), but we offer a competitive benefits package that includes health and welfare benefits, 401k match, ETO, referral bonus and more.
Why Vertical Cold Storage needs you:
This person will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of machines, tools, equipment, and utility systems for refrigerated warehouse.
Essential Functions:
- Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
- Locate source of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoist, cranes, hand tools and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
- Responsible for the care and upkeep of the building, material handling equipment, and refrigeration systems.
- Identify current and future maintenance requirements by establishing rapport with management and personnel.
- Review preventative maintenance reports and statistics; inspect operating machines, equipment, and systems for conformance with operational standards.
- Resolve maintenance problems by conferring with Maintenance I and/or management.
- Protect employees and visitors by maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
- Collaborate departmental workflow between warehouse, production, office, and corporate administrative departments.
- Support assigned duties of warehouse management to assist in the business of the facility.
Required Skills:
- Knowledge of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, ability to read schematics and basic welding.
- Ability to communicate at all levels as well as read and write English.
- Capable of using a wide variety of hand tools and various electric/mechanical testing devices.
- Problem solving abilities with attention to detail.
- Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear.
- RETA Certification in Industrial Refrigeration Course One or equivalent certification.
- Successful completion of recertification every three (3) years of RETA Industrial Refrigeration Course One.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma
- 3-5 years’ experience in warehouse/distribution maintenance
- Must have Industrial Refrigeration Operator One certification
- Knowledge and experience in Safety and OSHA desired
Physical Requirements: While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate will work in a warehouse environment with frequent prolonged work schedules with little notice and continual exposure to extreme cold and noise. Some travel may be required.
Vertical Cold Storage will pay for the enrollment into the Refrigeration Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA) program and cost of testing. Study and testing will be completed on own time. Failure to pass or complete the course in the defined timeline will result in termination from the position and require the employee to reimburse the company for the cost of the course(s) not completed.
Vertical Cold Storage is an EOE/M/F/D/V
Drug Free Workplace
1st shift - 6 am start time.
