Maintenance Technician

• Minor paint projects to facility and production areas

• General facility repairs to restrooms, break areas, offices and warehouse.

• Monthly inventory of Hazmat and paint supplies

• Perform and record preventative maintenance. This is done on Daily, Weekly & Monthly schedules: facility inspection form

• Complete paperwork as necessary and in a timely manner

• Monitor waste water activity – Balance chemicals used to obtain desired PH balance

• Electrical repairs to auxiliary equipment, plugs, motors, wall outlets

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair facility systems, Waste water treatment, Reyco, Lyco and compressed air systems

• Research and submit parts request to management

• Facility readings include – waste water – compressed air system – chemical pumps - hot water system

• Use of lift-trucks when necessary

• Interact with plant personnel and customer staff as necessary

• Respond to questions and concerns of machine operators

• Ensure work is done within company policy regarding food safety

• Compliance with Calavo’s ’ Good Manufacturing Practices [GMPs]

• Reporting any unauthorized persons in or about the facility as well as incidents of employee tampering to management

• Understanding basic concepts of food borne illness

• Comply with all food labeling requirements as determined by specific job within company

• Ensure maintenance procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma required

• Previous experience (2 years) in equipment repair or maintenance related field is preferred

• Trade school or certifications preferred

• Tools and Shop Equipment – Basic understanding of Shop tools and the proper use. Basic understanding of hand tools and the proper use

• Fabrication – general understanding, knowledge and hands on experience

• Electrical wiring – Basic understanding of schematics, wiring configurations and electrical safety

• Supply ordering and Parts requisition – ability to read technical manual; research parts and comply with ordering process

• Oral Communication - Speaks and understands so as to follow directions and get clarification; Responds well to questions

• Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information

• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Supports organization's goals and values

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to talk or hear

• Frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel

• Required to reach with hands and arms

• Occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Must wear personal protective equipment (hair net, cutting gloves, work sleeves, smock, and non-slip water resistant footwear)

• Work in cold and wet working environment (approx. 34 degrees) –warm clothing is advised (heavy socks, pants, jacket, head covering, etc.)

• Physical hazards of working in and about moving machinery

• Must be cognizant of body and limbs so as to not be too close to machinery