Facilities / Utilities Technician

Refresco

Lakeland, FL

Pay: $32-$36/hr

**Make a Difference in YOUR Career!**

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

**Dayshift**: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (Mon to Fri w/Weekend Overtime as Necessary)

**Starting Pay**: $32 to $36.00/Hour (DOE)

**Essential Job Functions:**

• Monitor, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain plant utility systems, including compressed air, water supply, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, motors, piping, valves, and wastewater equipment, as applicable, to support reliable production and packaging operations.
• Perform scheduled preventive and proactive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure, and utility systems to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Inspect and evaluate equipment performance to identify abnormal operating conditions, leaks, pressure changes, temperature fluctuations, mechanical deficiencies, and potential safety hazards.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other equipment malfunctions using appropriate testing instruments, diagnostic tools, and technical resources.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, production line stoppages, utility alarms, and maintenance requests to restore operations safely and efficiently.
• Apply root-cause analysis and collaborate with production, quality, and other departments to identify recurring equipment failures, implement corrective actions, and improve equipment reliability.
• Inspect, disassemble, repair, reassemble, and replace defective machinery components, equipment, and utility system parts as necessary.
• Test and verify repaired or serviced equipment to ensure proper operation, reliability, and compliance with established performance and safety standards.
• Perform general building and facility maintenance, including repairs to plumbing, lighting, doors, drains, and other infrastructure.
• Prioritize and coordinate maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment installations to minimize operational disruptions and support production requirements.
• Assist contractors and external service providers with facility repairs, equipment servicing, inspections, and maintenance projects.
• Complete and maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspection reports, and repair documentation using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Maintain utility rooms, mechanical areas, equipment, tools, and maintenance workspaces in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Comply with all company health and safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and applicable food safety and quality standards, including Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements.
• Properly use all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including applicable hairnets, beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear, and other designated protective equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, operational efficiency, workplace safety, and product quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

**Required Skills:**

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply safety regulations, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and technical manuals.
• Experience with industrial automation systems, robotics, and associated maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies, including Six Sigma and Kaizen.
• Proficiency in basic mathematical calculations, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, as operational needs require.
• Technical certificate, diploma, or equivalent qualification in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience with Krones, KHS, or US Bottlers equipment preferred.

**Competencies:**

• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, decisiveness, and a proactive, self-motivated approach to work.
• Strong interp