Building Maintenance Technician

Who are we Yamamotoyama U.
S.
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stands as a testament to the art of traditional Japanese green tea and nori seaweed products, upholding a commitment to unparalleled quality since 1690.
Our culture is enriched by diverse backgrounds, all striving to find their unique voice in a harmonious blend.
This spirit of unity in diversity extends to our portfolio, which includes the globally recognized Stash Tea Company, offering an expansive array of premium teas.
In addition, we proudly present Ujido, a brand deeply rooted in the art and tradition of Japanese Matcha.
Our dedication to excellence is not just in our products, but in the mosaic of voices that shape our legacy.
Position Summary: Facility Maintenance Technician performs basic and routine facilities maintenance, construction, and repair tasks according to service requirements, quality and safety standards.
Following standard operating procedures, installs, inspects, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management systems.
Being a Facility Maintenance Technician assists with miscellaneous facility projects, including painting, drywall, carpentry, installation of fixtures, and moving furniture or materials within the facility.
Utilizes a work order system to log activities as required by the company.
Additionally, Facility Maintenance Technician works with or assists trades contractors to complete projects or complex repairs.
Responsibilities: Collaborate with team members, solve complex problems, make informed decisions and ensure the accuracy and quality of work within his areas of expertise.
As a building maintenance worker, your responsibilities include inspecting buildings for abnormalities, performing repairs on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, ensuring the overall safety and functionality of the facility.
Team Support: The Building Maintenance Technician is responsible for identifying and eliminating abnormal conditions that prevent the building and facilities from compliance with safety, food safety, general appearance, and adhere to city and local codes.
Some minor mechanical adjustments may be necessary; the task will be assigned to you according to your skills and knowledge of the job, always taking care of your safety and that of others, as well as the quality of the end result.
The building maintenance technician is also responsible for making aware the manager and the maintenance coordinator when he/she is not able to resolve a particular issue to get support and/or assistance from other team members or the manager.
Give support to other team members when required.
First responder to troubleshooting Facilities Systems (HVAC, Electrical with assistance based on voltage, plumbing, others) before requesting help from outside sources.
Give full support to the GMPs inspections findings, putting special attention to safety and food safety findings.
Request direction from the department manager or supervisor if asked to fix something that is out of his/her knowledge or skills so they can provide with the proper guidance, training, and/or SOP.
You may be needed to perform adjustments to machinery when needed.
If there are major problems occurring, report immediately to supervisor and maintenance coordinator for immediate assistance.
Continuously checks buildings and grounds to see if they meet required standards and immediately addresses all deficiencies found.
If you cannot, you need to contact the Manager, Supervisor or maintenance coordinator.
Perform routine inspections of manufacturing facilities.
Weekly clean dust collectors.
Flexible to schedule changes.
Identify improvements and support any continuous improvement project.
Support Maintenance team on Problem solving and equipment troubleshooting.
Must demonstrate to follow the Yamamotoyama safety rules Equipment Operation: Highly experienced in operating manual and power tools ( drills, saws, nails guns, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc…) Personal Protective Equipment (safety glasses, gloves, arch flash equipment, etc…) adequate for the specific assigned tasks.
Reporting: Be familiar with all the documentation required to perform the operation and complete all required documentation as needed.
Close assignments following the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Sanitation: Support the company’s sanitation program.
Disassembly, sanitizing and reassembly of all food processing facilities and other cleaning and sanitary needs in a safe and efficient manner.
Must keep all work areas in an orderly condition, performing any combination of duties, such as sweeping, moping, scrubbing, vacuuming, washing, and wiping after a task is completed.
Uses Food Safety Work Practices ensuring no product is contaminated as consequences of conducting duties of this position.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) High Comprehension of established S.
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High knowledge of all equipment functionality for the respective area.
Communication: Maintain effective communication with other members of the maintenance team and Sr.
leads concerning mutual problems.
Discuss with the Direct Supervisor/Manager any situations that affect the department’s goal attainment and suggest solutions.
Assure co-workers and upper management are always treated in a professional and respectful manner.
Food Safety and Quality: Ensure WIPs and Finished goods are made with the highest quality in a timely manner.
Report on quality defect issues and help determine necessary corrective actions to eliminate repetitive failures.
Adhere to quality standards to ensure product quality and Food Safety by following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP s), standard operating procedures (SOP s) Attends Food Safety/Quality training sessions.
Assist in cleaning and maintaining respective work areas.
Safety: Before starting your regular work, search your working area 360 degrees for any unsafe condition, report to your direct lead or supervisor.
Follow safety procedures, PPEs, food safety standards and company policies.
Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety rules.
SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITY Raven: (If Applicable) Ensure Raven (production performance application) data enter is accurate on a timely basis.
CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) Ensure data entered is accurate on a timely basis.
Other Duties: Assist in various areas when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in other maintenance projects as needed.
Other tasks as assigned by department management.
Requirements: General experience in different areas of building constructions including but not limited to plumbing, framing, ceiling repairs, hvac systems maintenance, piping for electrical, water or drains systems, pulling cables for power or data.
Highschool Diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in a similar role.
Be able to accurately calculate quantities and/or sizes when ordering construction materials using measuring tools and calculators.
Knowledge of safe use of power tools.
Knowledge of proper use of PPE.
Knowledge and understanding of proper use of volt/ohm/meter(VOM) Knowledge of safe and proper use of hand tools.
Communicates (verbally and written) with a high level of professionalism.
Assists identify and resolve building issues in a timely manner (Irrigation, plumbing, electrical, sewer, building grounds, HVAC, roof leaks, GMP corrections, etc.
).
Must have excellent organization.
This position requires being detail oriented, must be concern on maintaining the integrity of the building and keeping our building well maintained.
Must demonstrate the ability to follow instructions and adhere to safety guidelines given by the Manager and/or Supervisor, maintenance coordinator or maintenance lead.
Must be able to lift 50lbs, all items that are >50lbs or that require lifting must be done properly and with the assistance of another employee if needed.
Bilingual-English/Spanish preferred but not required.
Able to work both independently and within a team environment.
Work within established organizational policies and regulations.
Work safely without endangering self or others.
Physical Requirements: For the role of Building Maintenance Technician, the physical requirements are typical for operating in a warehouse environment.
Some physical demands may include: Warehouse environment: due to materials used, there is exposure to dusty materials; utilization of standard warehouse equipment which includes forklifts, and other warehouse equipment.
As needed, employees must be able to use both hands to properly inspect and pack finished goods.
Usage of hands will be constant.
Up to 2 hours of continuous use of hands may be needed and then employee will have to take mandatory work breaks and resume duties as a packer after break requirement has been fulfilled.
Employees will be required to do frequent bending and stooping to properly stack finished goods onto pallets.
Must be able to lift 50lbs.
At times, employees will be subject to extended standing.
Additional information can be found on “Physical Job Function” sheet.
Note: The above physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.