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Dairy Farmers of America Building Maintenance-Oakhurst Dairy in Portland, Maine

Position : Building Maintenance-Oakhurst Dairy

Location : Portland, Maine

Requisition ID: : 25486

General Purpose

Demonstrate full proficiency in performing maintenance on facility structure, such as floors, lighting, walls, ceilings, outside roof, and grounds; perform small construction projects, such as room additions; and maintain ground equipment, such as pressure washers, mowers, forklifts, and plant vehicles. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Complete building maintenance work orders in a safe and timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards. This may include plumbing, painting, welding, masonry, carpentry (both rough and finish)

  • Perform routine inspections to ensure safety of building structure and proper functioning

  • Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures

  • Maintain the grounds and grounds equipment

  • Identify problems, perform root cause analysis, and address problems

  • Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns

  • Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes

  • Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance

  • Assist with other maintenance activity (e.g., plant maintenance) and with contractors as needed or when directed by supervisor

  • Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

  • Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

  • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

  • Four day work week, may include 1 weekend day and on call for snow removal.

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Trade school or training in construction and/or maintenance applicable to the role

  • 2 to 4 years of building and grounds maintenance, construction, or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

  • Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong construction and mechanical skills

  • Able to inspect facility, diagnose or recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action

  • Able to use a variety of maintenance tools and hand and power tools in a safe manner

  • Able to complete projects from planning to installation

  • Able to perform tasks and duties without constant supervision

  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

  • Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

  • Basic computer skills

  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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