About Amy's

We are a family owned, proudly independent organic food company and Certified B Corporation whose purpose is to make it easy and enjoyable for everyone to eat well. Amy's is committed to cooking authentic great tasting food with high quality, meticulously sourced organic ingredients and making them convenient for consumers.

Working at one of our Plant Kitchens is an opportunity to join the Amy's family and take pride in working hard at something that matters. Build a career in manufacturing and make a difference!

The Facilities Mechanic I will perform routine repair, modification and preventive maintenance tasks on buildings facilities, equipment, fixtures and systems. Assignments are varied and are received in the form of oral or written work orders. Work is performed independently or in teams. Responsibilities include determining appropriate work methods, tools, and materials for most assignments.

It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold the mission of the Amy's Food Safety and Quality Policy. This includes following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training.

Shift: 1st shift, Monday to Friday, 6AM to 2:30pm

Pay: $25-$35/hr.

General building and grounds maintenance including but not limited to:

* Performs interior and exterior painting and repairs including patching

* Makes routine electrical, plumbing and drain repairs

* Performs basic carpentry utilizing various hand and power tools

* Runs errands to deliver and pick up parts and outside equipment repairs

* Replaces lamps, lights and ballast

* Installs and disassembles Warehouse pallet racking and stringers

* Repairs and replaces strip curtains

* Performs basic roof repairs and maintenance

* Performs basic preventative maintenance on air handlers, swamp coolers and HVAC units

* Monitors and maintains waste handling system

* Monitors plant systems such as compressed air, water, and steam

* Operates forklifts, manual and electric pallet jacks, scissor and boom lifts

* Assembles and installs tables, cabinets, desks, shelves, office furniture

* Tears down and rebuilds partitions

* Moves office equipment, furniture and supplies

* Cleans equipment and work areas

* Services restroom fixtures and plumbing

* Repairs and services doors, closures, locks, tamper alarms, windows and skylights,

* Routinely inspects grounds and facilities for service or repair work

* Performs basic floor repairs

* Follows lockout/tagout safety procedures during service and repair.

* Uses personal protective equipment as required.

* Complies with the rules and regulations set forth in Amy's Kitchen Inc. employee handbook, safety manual and the GMP booklet.

* Based on company needs, overtime is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Plumbing experience and knowledge preferred.

* Basic electrical experience a plus.

SKILLS

LANGUAGE SKILLS

o Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

o Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as add, subtract, divide, multiply, figure proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

REASONING ABILITY

o Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

o Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver's license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate