Utilities Technician

Utilities Technician

Pay: $30.49 to $39.23 (depending on experience)

Hiring Bonus: $3,000.00 Sign on Bonus:$500 upon start, $500 after 60-day probationary period, $500 after six months of service, $1500 after 12 months of service.

Shift & Working Hours: 1st Shift; 6:00AM to 2:00PM; Overtime as needed.

Location: Kiel, WI

The Utilities Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, testing, maintaining, calibrating, and properly operating the ammonia refrigeration system, boilers/steam systems, HVAC systems, the compressed air systems, the wastewater system, chemical systems for boilers/condenser water, and the domestic water systems.

This role is part of our Dairy Food business who creates dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness.

We believe there's power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people's lives.

Key Responsibilities:


* Perform preventive maintenance on utilities equipment.


* Troubleshoot and repair ammonia refrigeration systems, HVAC systems, boiler/steam systems and domestic water heating systems.


* Maintain boiler/condenser water chemical systems.


* Monitors performance of plant machinery and equipment for proper operating performance; performs regular and preventive maintenance, repairs, diagnoses, tests, troubleshoots, and inspections on all machinery and equipment; documents work accordingly


* Manage plant utilities systems to include but not limited to the plant refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, compressed air, Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), water chemical systems, and domestic water systems.

Required Experience and Skills:


* Must be 18 years or older


* 6+ months of industrial or building facility maintenance experience


* Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and product manuals


* Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot


* Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful


* Current valid driver's license

Preferred Experience:


* 2+ years' experience with basic electrical systems, compressors, welding, plumbing, conveyers, hydraulics, packaging, PLC, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, and pumps.


* Minimum 1 year experience working with one of the following systems: Boilers, Ammonia refrigeration units, or HVAC systems


* Currently holds or be able to successfully complete the Ammonia Operator I or equivalent certification within 12 months of job assignment


* Basic Electrical knowledge to include NFPA 70e requirements.

Physical Requirements:


* Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds


* Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements


* Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment


* Working in temperature z...