Position: Entry Level Maintenance Mechanic
Posted: 03/14/2023
Company Overview:
Frantz Wholesale Nursery, LLC is a leading grower of container grown trees and shrubs. From our farms in Hickman, CA, we supply landscapers, chain stores, and independent garden centers with a wide range of trees, native grasses, fruit and Citrus, roses and groundcovers. Frantz Nursery’s team of nearly 350 wonderful people work to ensure our products are some of the finest in the industry. Frantz Wholesale Nursery LLC takes excellent care of its employees, customers, and the communities it serves while delivering plant material that positively impacts our customers and the environment.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The Entry level Maintenance Mechanic will perform general maintenance and repairs of all vehicles & equipment which includes large production machinery, and facilities.
- Will help perform maintenance and repairs such as oil changes, tires and brakes, replaces spark plugs and engages in other similar tasks for both vehicles and equipment.
- Perform basic mechanical tasks with electrical systems such as replacing batteries, starters, and lights.
- Updates maintenance and repair logs for vehicles.
- Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
- Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts.
- Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
- Performs routine maintenance on building systems.
- Inspects, troubleshoots, and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair.
- Cleans the shop and returns tools to proper location.
- Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.
- Provides support and back up for other members of department as needed.
- Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines. Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance/shop workers.
- Basic Knowledge of vehicle repair.
- Excellent mechanical and general repair skills.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to use power and hand tools.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read service and repair manuals.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion.
- Knowledge of basic electrical, mechanical, and fluid power systems.
- Must have a Class C Driver’s License
- Related experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
- The employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.
- Must be able to visually inspect machines.
- Prolonged periods standing and walking.
- Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
- Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
- Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, prescription, vision.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Safety Training.
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