Facilities Technician
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About Beech-Nut Nutrition Company

We are one of Americas leading companies providing nutritious, wholesome foods for babies using real ingredients, gently cooked, with non-GMO verified, Natural or organic ingredients in almost all our products.

Our work is organized around our mission to Delight Consumers by Conserving the Goodness of Nature. We care deeply about others, the planet, and are empowered to make a difference. We expect, reward and celebrate strong performance.

Our Values

Our ambition to grow is underpinned by our four core values Create wow, Everyone Hero, Nourish others, & Take Responsibility. Our values help us navigate the ever-changing environment in which we operate and ensure we innovate to meet customer needs.

Create Wow ~ Everyone Hero ~ Nourish Others ~ Take Responsibility

If this sounds like a place you want to invest your time, keep reading!

About the Role

As a Facilities Technician you will apply knowledge of HVAC systems to perform all regular and non-routine operations and maintenance to our powerhouse operation. This includes documentation and clerical work with Tabware system. You will be performing work of a high level of skill and judgment while unsupervised which will require quick and accurate decision making.

About the Team

The Facilities Team is comprised of technical individuals from various maintenance and engineering disciplines who work collaboratively to support Beech-Nut Nutritions LEED certified production facility. The teams core mission is to maintain the building and grounds and to support the efficient operations of the plant and continuous improvement projects. The team works closely with Operations and Maintenance Teams to increase reliability processes so we can continue doing what we do best making high quality, safe, and nutritious foods for babies and toddlers!

About the Work Environment

This position is located at the Amsterdam, New York LEED certified production facility. Most job functions are performed in a well-lit, environmentally controlled office environment. The candidate will also be required to work in an environment that requires hairnet, beard cover, safety glasses, hearing protection and lab coat. Restrictions include wearing of jewelry, nail polish and acrylic nails. Other personal protection equipment may be required for certain tasks.

Our Commitment to Safety

At Beech-Nut we are committed to a strong safety program that protects its staff, its property, and the public from accidents. Associates at every level, including management, are responsible and accountable for the companys overall safety initiatives. Complete and active participation by everyone, every day, in every job is necessary for the safety among all workers on the job site. Management supports participation in the program by all Associates and provides proper equipment, training and procedures. Associates are responsible for following all procedures, working safely, and, wherever possible, improving safety measures. An injury and accident-free workplace is our goal. Through continuous safety and loss control, we can accomplish this.

What Youll Do

+ Monitor all HVAC operations and record data from meters, gauges, and other instrumentation. Report malfunctions and unusual trends or conditions to supervisor.

+ Adjust apparatus controls, start and stop pumps, adjust valves, and operate electric switches and valve controls as necessary to maintain assigned process operations within prescribed standards.

+ Troubleshoot and maintain systems through BMS and Metasys control systems.

+ Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, air handling equipment & cooling towers on rooftop.

+ Collect water samples for in-house and outside analysis. Prepare samples for shipping to outside laboratories as required. Maintain appropriate records.

+ Perform all routine maintenance on equipment, such as lubrication, oil changes, and belt changes.

+ Perform repair work, such as disassembly, repair, and installation of valves, switches, process instrumentation and motors.

+ Perform plant and landscape maintenance duties including inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of tanks; corrosion control of plant piping and valves; plumbing; and minor electrical repairs.

+ Complete all PM for MAU, Supply Fans, Roof Top Units and Exhaust fans and log in report of finding when each are completed.

+ Follow lockout/tagout procedures at all times.

+ Perform other general building and grounds maintenance tasks as assigned.

Who You Are

+ Deciding and Initiating Action: You are able to make timely decisions while weighing risks. You act without being prompted and take responsibility for projects, people and mistakes.

+ Analyzing: You are able to analyze all types of information using a wide range of sources. You draw well-reasoned conclusions and pinpoint key information from large data sets. You are able to identify themes and produce effective solutions.

+ Learning and Researching: You rapidly learn new tasks and quickly commit information to memory. You ask key questions and use all relevant information to make decisions. You use mistakes as a learning opportunity and encourages others to learn from one another.

+ Planning and Organizing: You are able to set clearly defined objectives, establish priorities, plan activities and project and manage time effectively. You monitor progress against deadlines and milestones.

What Youll Need

+ 3-5 years of work experience in related field

+ 2-year technical degree in HVAC systems

+ Basic knowledge of powerhouse operations to the existing systems, equipment, and facilities

+ Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic theory and application

+ Ability to read equipment instruction and maintenance manuals, drawings, schematics, and blueprints

+ Ability to operate scissor lifts and knuckle booms

+ Physical stamina and agility sufficient to stand, walk, climb stairs, crawl and bend in confined spaces, and engage in similar physical activities for the duration of the shift

+ Good sensory perception to monitor plant machinery and operations visually, audibly, by smell, and by touch (for temperature and vibration) on an ongoing basis

+ Ability to make legible and orderly entries in logs and work order reports

Whats in it for you? Compensation, Benefits & More

At Beech-Nut, we are devoted to creating an inclusive culture where our team members are professionally challenged and cared for personally.

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and take into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills, relevant work experience, certifications and qualifications, education, and other business needs. Compensation for a role will be in line with the location in which the position is filled.

Our associates also have access to opportunities for professional development and access to our on-site amenities as well as many other benefits and perks! We are proud to offer our associates the following:

Pay: The annual base salary range for this in-person role is $62,400 $68,460. This is an hourly non-exempt position.

Benefits: This position gives you access to a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage for you and your dependents; life & long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings account, paid vacation and holidays, New York State paid sick time, and 401(k) retirement benefits with 4% company match.

Professional Development:

+ Tuition assistance program

+ Access to a best-in-class online learning system (LMS)

+ Access to robust professional development programs

More Perks!

+ Opportunities to volunteer and support the local community

+ Generous maternity/paternity benefits & take your childs 1st birthday off

+ Take your birthday off each year!

+ Baby food coupon program until your childs 2nd birthday

+ Service Awards

Amenities:

+ On-site fitness center

+ On-site cafeteria

+ On-site Company Store

+ A private on-site Mothers Room to support nursing mothers and pumping needs at work

+ New! Nourish Others Learning Lab with computer stations

What it is like to live in upstate New York

We are about 30 minutes northwest of Albany, the NY state capital, and 40 minutes southwest of Saratoga Springs. We are near major cultural events, outside recreation and places to have fun throughout the year. From watching the New York City Ballet or listening to Brad Paisley, Cardi B, Dave Matthews Band, Goo Goo Dolls, Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Santana, or Tedeschi Trucks Band at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), boating on beautiful Lake George, hiking the famous trails of the Adirondacks, or skiing at Lake Placid, you will find there is plenty to keep you, and/or, your family busy. And, if you are looking for the occasional big city attraction, it is a short drive to Boston, Montreal, and New York City.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Beech-Nut Nutrition Company will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

To all agencies: All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Beech-Nut via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Beech-Nut, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Beech-Nut for this position and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Beech-Nut Nutrition agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.