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Central Garden & Pet Company Maintenance Technician Hourly-Production in Paris, Kentucky

Job Details
Job Location
Paris, KY - Paris, KY
Position Type
Full-Time/Part-Time
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Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Skilled Labor - Trades

At Bell Nursery the Maintenance Technician will help with the overall maintenance, repair, upgrades, and improvements of our greenhouse facility. This role will perform regular maintenance and repairs of the greenhouse structure, production equipment, plumbing-PVC, and general housekeeping of the building. This is a hands-on role requiring basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, with a focus on irrigation systems, greenhouse maintenance, and the installation and repair of production equipment.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Repairs mechanical equipment and machinery used in greenhouse operations
  • Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance on plant equipment
  • Ensuring functionality and reliability of all mechanical systems
  • Install and maintain new equipment
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and/or electrical issues

Assist/organize repairs as needed

Skills & Competencies

  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to drive maintenance equipment

Requirements

  • General, if not better than average knowledge of power equipment, electric, and plumbing
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to perform under minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment in problem solving
  • Works well in both a team environment and independently
  • Adjusts to changing conditions and willingness to work off-shifts
  • Available for On Call Emergencies
  • Electrical knowledge

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, s exual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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