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Facility Maintenance Technician I

SunOpta


Job Location:

Alexandria, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 31 July 2026 (25 days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary:Facility Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for assisting in maintaining the boilers as well as work with the chiller systems air compressors cooling towers wastewater treatment system water softeners and other misc. duties pertaining to the operation and maintenance of an Aseptic Food beverage plant. Responsibilities to include taking care of all above equipment as well as conducting preventative maintenance trouble shooting and assisting with other projects as assigned. You will be working closely with others to help maintain a 24/7 operation where downtime is Functions of the Job: Properly monitor the facilities boiler in accordance with state regulations. This includes standing watch in a 24/7 environment on either a fixed or rotating schedule Make rounds every two hours of the mechanical room and the air handling room checking for any problems with the machineryPerform unscheduled and preventive maintenance building and facility and production equipmentGeneral facility upkeep such as repairing doors walls floors ceilings and other related building and maintains inventory of all supplies needed for facility for monitoring Process and Utility systems and equipment to ensure continuous efficient and reliable operationsHelps develop departmental standard operating procedures and maintains GMP and non-GMP equipment history files to develop preventative and predictive maintenance programs and procedures to reduce mechanical downtime and to ensure that breakdown and repairs are with all Health and Safety programs adhering to all Quality Assurance System guidelines Participates in off-hours emergency coverage as neededPerforms scheduled and corrective maintenance of complex equipment and compliance with quality system procedures related to the Facility equipment and general day to day operationsPerform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisorSupervisory Responsibilities:NoneQualifications:1st class boilers license. Must be able to work flexible Experience:High school diploma or GED; two or more years related experience. Minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in equipment maintenance work with other trades (mechanical electrical HVAC and plumbing) for job and Skills:Ability to follow written and verbal interpersonal knowledge of shop of High-Pressure Boiler of HVAC SystemsCertificates Licenses RegistrationsBoiler License and/or Electricians License is a Requirements:Travel to other facilities and training may be requiredWork Environment/Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally sit frequently stand walk and use hands Frequently reach with hands or arms climb or balance stoop kneel and crouch or crawl. Frequently talk or listen. Lift 26 to 50 lbs. 1-33% of the time. Carry 26 to 50 lbs. 1-33% of the time. Occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather). Frequently work near moving mechanical parts. Occasionally work in high places occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Occasionally exposed to extreme heat (non-weather). Moderate noise is typical for the work environment of this job. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice The Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Employer does not discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicants consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local state or federal benefitsMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid Family leavePaid maternity leave401(k) with MatchVoluntary Life Accident Critical Illness and Hospital indemnityPaid HolidaysTuition assistanceShort-term and Long-term Disability insurance

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SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on natural food, ingredient sourcing, organic food, and specialty foods. Certified organic food products.

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