Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Tech

Location: Corporate Office

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Abita Brewing Company Facilities Maintenance Tech position is responsible for performing all preventative routine and general maintenance of the organization in repair of buildings facilities and equipment along with the upkeep of commonly used spaces in buildings. It requires strong self-motivation and problem solving physical stamina and to be mechanically inclined to understand diagnose and perform basic repairs.

This position requires a high degree of flexibility for shifts outside of normal business hours including early in the morning or late at night.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Performs building electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes sockets cords etc.) using appropriate hand power and specialty tools.

Performs installation of new building receptacle and lighting circuits.

Performs building plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets unclogging of drains replacing drain hoses toilets etc.). Includes installation of new plumbing fixtures.

Performs routine building HVAC troubleshooting and maintenance. Works with scheduled contractors for more advanced troubleshooting repairs and preventive maintenance.

Performs routine flooring wall and ceiling repairs and installation.

Assists the department by meeting with scheduled contractors for building services installations repairs and proposed quotes.

Works with the Supply and Parts Coordinator to maintain supply inventories for consumables such as light bulbs receptacles and other building related materials.

Performs routine maintenance troubleshooting and repairs to landscape plumbing lighting and equipment.

Support Marketing and Retail with onsite events including setup/takedown of electrical string lights garbage cans seating arrangements and running temporary power cords.

Evaluate current processes and make recommendations for safety and efficiency gains as part of continuous improvement.

Support other departments as needed and directed with regards to manpower.

Performs all other tasks as directed.

Working Conditions

This position is performed both inside and outside periodically including working in weather conditions that include excessive heat and cold as well as wet conditions with moderate noise.

Physical Requirements

The working environment and physical demands described here are representative but not necessarily all-inclusive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Be able to work in the presence of odors typical of brewing operations without allergic reactions or nausea.

Ability to document work using Maximo and work with Maintenance Planners for urgent work requests.

May be exposed to fumes airborne particles or toxic and caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Position requires standing for long periods of time (8 to 10 hours) bending stooping pushing pulling reaching upper body and arm rotation arm extension twisting

Able to lift products and materials weighing up to 50 pounds and pulling up to 70 pounds.

Able to work from heights and operate powered industrial equipment.

Able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (ear plugs gloves boots etc.).

Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks in a designated timeframe with attention to detail.

Have good oral and written communication skills.

Be an effective team member and display initiative.

Ability to safely use basic hand-held and power tools such as hand and power tools pressure washer etc. and ensure they are in good working conditions.

Ability to be a self-starter and work independently using a Maximo driven Work Order schedule. Works without direct supervision.

Education/Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

Forklift / Man lift Operator experience desired

Possess good oral and written communication skills for dealing with diverse guests.

Must be 21 years of age.

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Must be eligible to work in the United States