Classification/Job Grade:            Hourly

Location:                                       Battle Creek, MI

Department:                                  Manufacturing Plant

Supervised by:                             Supervisor

Job Summary:   

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician you will be responsible promptly and safely performing repairs and preventative maintenance on a wide variety of building and facility equipment, fixtures and systems. If you are goal oriented and like to take on a variety of tasks, this might be the perfect job for you. 

This is a great opportunity to establish yourself in a secure company with a 75+ year history of success. We are proud to be comprised of more than 800 farm families throughout the Midwest. Since 1938, we have been producing high quality products for you and your family.

Must be able to take and pass a mechanical aptitude test.

Pay rate based on passed test score.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Performs minor maintenance repair work in one or more of the following areas: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, office remodeling and or/paint
• Execute building maintenance including but not limited to replacing light bulbs, ceiling tiles and door knobs
• Repair locking systems on doors, files, cabinets and lockers
• Travel from the plant to the UHT Distribution Center to inspect facilities, buildings and grounds for routine maintenance; prioritize repairs and renovations as assigned
• Resolve all assigned work orders at each facility
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc
• Communicates effectively with maintenance supervisor
• Demonstrates problem solving and decision making ability, as needed
• Other duties as assigned or required

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed moving mechanical parts and forklifts. 
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet / humid / cold conditions (non-weather).
• The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit.
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
   

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed moving mechanical parts and forklifts 
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet / humid / cold conditions (non-weather)
• The noise level in the work environment may be loud
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit 
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
   

Prairie Farms, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. This job overview is not all inclusive.  In addition, reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time.