General Maintenance Technician

Capital City Fruit

Norwalk, IA

Pay: $23-$28/hr

Shift: Full time

Since 1949, Capital City Fruit has been delivering exceptional fresh produce with exceptional customer service. The mission of Capital City Fruit is to source, pack, and deliver exceptional fresh produce ***When you want it, Where you want it, How you want it.*** We are a 3rd generation family owned and operated business with professional leadership and a plan to build upon our growth of the last 70 years. Capital City Fruit was named among the 2017 Top Workplaces in Iowa by the Des Moines Register! Learn more about us at http://www.capitalcityfruit.com/.

Capital City Fruit has a well-regarded reputation in the industry (Business Character Award from Red Book, an industry credit rating publication). Company Culture is a unique combination of a small family business and a professionally run corporation.

***Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.00 / hour based on experience***

***Work week: Tuesday - Saturday (Sunday & Monday off)***

**Benefits:**

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

**GENERAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN POSITION SUMMARY**

General Maintenance Technician/Mechanic will conduct general maintenance and repair of the physical plant and all equipment. This includes the maintenance and repair of the utility systems (water, electric, air conditioning, refrigeration units) but with an emphasis on the electrical side of the facility.

**GENERAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Troubleshoot and perform preventative and repair maintenance (PM) on equipment. Make necessary repairs and adjustments on machines based on discoveries in an efficient manner to minimize downtime and maximize equipment efficiencies.
• Calculate and size proper electrical installation of breakers, motors, and circuits with the ability to efficiently install conduit and its associated wiring.
• Maintain and repair compressor units for coolers
• Make minor repairs to air conditioner and furnace as directed
• Conduct general maintenance of the physical plant [including grounds and parking lot]
• Report all safety deficiencies to the Facilities Manager
• Operate forklifts (following proper training)
• Operate electric and manual hand jacks (following proper training)
• Assist the Maintenance Contractor as required
• Monitor temperature control of facility
• Assist Facilities Manager with food safety compliance
• Maintain production machinery and emergency equipment according to established schedules
• Complete maintenance work orders assigned – based on computer-based system
• Complete all necessary paperwork in a legible and accurate manner as well as complete necessary online work orders, forms and generation of corresponding reports.

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**

Not Applicable.

**GENERAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATIONS**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN EDUCATION

and/or EXPERIENCE**

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of hands-on experience in related trades [10 preferred]
• Knowledge and ability to perform advanced mechanical maintenance and repairs
• Must possess basic knowledge of electrical and refrigeration systems
• Must work in a safe manner and comply with all state and federal OSHA regulations
• Knowledge and ability to operate machinery and equipment in accordance with safety procedures
• Knowledge and ability to implement all safety procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Ability to work daily and overtime as required
• Ability to interpret and work from oral and written instructions
• Ability to move throughout the warehouse, including continuous physical effort
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures (both hot and cold)
• Ability to assist in other areas as required
• Must be able to follow specific maintenance schedules for production machinery and emergency equipment

**LANGUAGE SKILLS**

Ability to read, analyze, communicate and interpret effectively with Capital City Fruit staff.

**REASONING ABILITY**

Mental capabilities to learn, comprehend, and communicate both orally and in writing. Logical thinking, the ability to manage multiple tasks and common sense are also necessary to accomplish tasks. This position requires the mental capabilities to analyze mechanical deficiencies and to make the correct repairs. Organizational skills are also necessary to determine when preventative maintenance should be concluded.

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