Filtration/Maintenance Technician

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Filtration/Maintenance Assistant will report directly to the Maintenance Manager and will assist in providing filtration/maintenance support to the production team and managed farms. During filtration seasons, October – May, the Filtration/Maintenance Assistant will be responsible for monitoring filtration systems at each of the filtered farms.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews building plans and specifications
• Inspects filtration systems and keeps them operational.
• Occasionally installs filtration system components
• Orders filtration supplies through Purchasing.
• Keeps organized excel spreadsheets of each farm detailing filtration components.
• Takes pictures of and records problems with filtration system and relays information to managers
• Follows company bio security protocol and ensures outside contractors and employees comply
• Coordinate daily and weekly work schedule with Maintenance Manager, contractors, and managed farm
• Keeps daily activities records of progress on site
• Coordinates with Director of Sow Operations to create and modify SOP’s
• Provides Quality Control and Quality Assurance for site construction
• Maintains a safe and secure work environment
• Works on managed farm repairs and maintenance projects as assigned by the Director of Sow Operations and Maintenance Manager
• Assists the Maintenance Manager in providing emergency unscheduled repairs as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Requires experience in reading blueprints and schematics, strong time management skills, effective oral and written skills, and some basic working knowledge of plumbing and electrical.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma preferred AND
• 1-3 years experience in the industry AND
• 1 year plumbing/electrical working knowledge OR
• Any similar combination of education and experience

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to perform in highly interruptive conditions
• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under frequent time pressures
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to stand, bend, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs for extended periods of time