Maintenance Technician - Utilities Nights

Job Purpose

The Utilities Technician provides primary support for the operation, maintenance, and reliability of utilities equipment, including chillers, cooling systems, cooling towers, boilers, steam systems, RO/soft water equipment, HVAC, electrical substations, and low- and high-pressure compressed air systems. This role supports an aseptic manufacturing environment and ensures utilities operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain utilities equipment.
• Monitor, maintain, and improve the reliability and performance of utility systems.
• Perform work order repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment rebuilds, replacements, and adjustments, including complete documentation.
• Manage and coordinate work performed by contractors.
• Fabricate, modify, and innovate new or existing equipment to improve performance and reliability.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure good housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with team members to plan, analyze, and improve process quality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with utilities equipment such as chillers, boilers, compressed air systems, and HVAC.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and general computer applications.
• 5-7 years maintenance and troubleshooting experience with industrial mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to navigate Building Management Systems (BMS) and utilize trends/data for troubleshooting.
• Excellent organizational and timemanagement skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create detailed reports.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and drawings.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postsecondary education or technical trade certification.
• EPA 608 Type II or Type III Refrigerant Handling Certification.
• Boiler Operator certification.
• Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) certification.
• Experience with precision maintenance tools and techniques (lubrication, alignments, vibration, ultrasound, etc.).

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand and follow colorcoded container policies in Production Areas.
• Perform duties in compliance with Company, Customer, and Government food safety standards.
• Take action to prevent nonconformities related to food safety or product quality.
• Identify and document food safety or quality issues.
• Prevent further processing or shipment of nonconforming product until issues are resolved.
• In the event of absence, duties may be assumed by another employee with equivalent skill level.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, climbing, kneeling, crawling, and reaching.
• Exposure to loud noise, dust, dirt, sparks, oil, smoke, and varying indoor/outdoor environments.
• Use of PPE such as hearing protection, hair/beard nets, safety shoes, gloves, hard hat, and safety eyewear.
• Regular use of machinery, tools, and equipment including forklifts (gas and electric), telehandlers, scissor lifts, articulating manlifts, power tools, test instruments, welding and cutting tools, and computers.
• Work performed in both manufacturing and outdoor plant environments.
• Must follow all PPE, sanitation, hygiene, and GMP requirements.

Location: Goodyear, Arizona
Reports To: Utilities Manager
Shift: Rotating 322 schedule, 12hour shifts (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM, nights)
Status: NonExempt
Travel: Minimal