Mars Incorporated
Facilities Apprentice (Finance)
The Facilities Technician has ownership and is responsible for the effectiveness of facilities equipment and execution of facilities maintenance plans. Helps develop facilities preventive maintenance plans and procedures. Offers professional customer service on assigned projects concerning construction, development, installation, and repair of facilities equipment. Performs maintenance plans and follows procedures to ensure efficiency of planned work.
The utilities/facilities organization owns every aspect of the facility including the property, wastewater treatment, the building, parking lots and utilities.
Key Responsibilities
Education & Professional Qualification
Minimum:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
• Associate's degree in a technical discipline, preferably in Industrial/Facilities Maintenance.
Knowledge/Experience
• Technical degree/trade certification or 5 years or equivalent manufacturing or facilities technician experience required.
• Successful completion of Mars Apprenticeship Program or Co-op.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with food products or consumer products
• Experience with air compressors, HVAC, chillers or boilers
• Wastewater certification, Class III
• CFC/EPA Certification
• Possess a fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings in order to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to troubleshoot ac/dc electrical components including motor starters, switches and sensors found on all assigned equipment using basic test equipment such as multi-meters and amp probes.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic HVAC and facilities systems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs and to conduct multi-task work in a very fast paced work environment
Physical Requirements:
• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.).
• Frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.).
• Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping.
• Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment.
• Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).