Maintenance Technician

Job Location: Onsite

Summary:

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager and working primarily at the 19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033, the Maintenance Technician position provides preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and improvements to facilities and building equipment.

The Technician is responsible for assisting with the operation, maintenance, and repair of the facilities equipment, fixtures, and general structure, along with managing customer and facility management expectations. This is to include any specialized equipment that may be associated with the area of work. The Technician will analyze and eliminate problems using root-cause analysis and technical knowledge. The Technician will engage in skills development to enhance current skillset and learn additional trade skills. Support and embrace programs and policies within the facility affecting maintenance, safety, life safety and OSHA regulations. The Technician must work well individually and in a team environment; and possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Provide superior customer service support to all customers in all The Hershey Company's Facilities.

Incumbent should be versed in a trade and willing to learn other trades. Incumbent must have a desire to learn and understand how systems are integrated and designed.

This role will interact and partner with:

• Internal Customers
• EH&S Department
• Capital Finance
• External Partners

In addition, the Assoc Sr. Mechanical Specialist will be responsible for:

• Performs Preventative maintenance on all equipment and maintains the paperwork associated with each asset to ensure proper care of all assets.
• Performs repairs to all equipment and systems necessary to operate the facilities such as; (but not limited to) boilers, electrical equipment, air conditioners, fire protection, structures, and fixtures in multiple buildings.
• Maintain technical knowledge and documentation of all equipment and maintenance processes. Areas may include specialized equipment relating to the specific function of the site. Performs other activities as needed.
• Coordinates outside work done by Vendors and assists in project development and project management related to in-house projects. This includes assisting in scheduling work, monitoring vendor work, and communicating with other parties what work is being scheduled and any affects on the population of the facility.
• Other duties as needed. Ability to use tools, ladders, and lift >50lbs required.

Minimum Requirements and Education:

• 2 year technical degree and 1 years' experience, or 5 years' experience and documented training in a trade.
• Must have basic PC skills, Word, Excel.
• Familiarity with Johnson Controls and Metasys a plus
• 1 year with degree or 5 years with documented trade training.