ABOUT CURTZE FOOD SERVICE

Curtze is a full-line foodservice distributor. In addition to canned goods, frozen foods, paper products, chemicals, equipment, supplies, dairy, and other staples, we offer temperature-controlled fresh produce distribution. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as the "Food Service Distributor of Choice". Since 1878, we have been committed to this goal and it has been a key element of our continued growth.

As a 6th generation family-owned company, we treat our customers and employees like family. We truly value each member of our team and know that they play an essential role in our success. That is why we offer competitive compensation, solid benefits, and a great work environment.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Curtze Food Service, a 6th generation family-owned company with 144 years in business, is seeking a highly motivated Preventative Maintenance Specialist to work out of the Erie, PA location.

• OUTSTANDING health insurance, eye plan, dental insurance, short-term disability, and $25,000 in life insurance.
• Eligible to participate in 401k on the first paycheck with Company match after 1 year of service.
• $75 per calendar year in safety shoe allowance
• Employee Discount on all products we offer to customers
• Paid Vacation/Holiday/Personal time offered

Job Summary - An employee in this position works in conjunction with or under the supervision of a Facility Manager performing a variety of skilled work in the operation, repair, and maintenance of equipment, buildings, grounds, and other related work as required. An employee operates, maintains, and repairs equipment including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, air-conditioning, refrigeration, as well as maintains a working knowledge of all other skill areas.

Department: Maintenance

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Principal Duties: Providing facility/building maintenance services to facilities using knowledge and skills in the following:

• plumbing
• electrical
• welding
• painting
• construction
• hand tools
• power tools

Knowledge:

• Exhibits considerable knowledge of the system, theory, and procedures for repair and maintenance in one of the following areas: electrical, air conditioning and refrigeration, carpentry, and painting
• Exhibits considerable knowledge of plumbing systems and for repair and maintenance
• Exhibits considerable knowledge of procedures, materials, and tools used in building maintenance and construction
• Exhibits ability to inspect systems and buildings to detect existing or potential problems and devise a course of action
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations as required by the job
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
• Exhibits considerable knowledge of uniform electrical and building codes
• Exhibits considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the building and mechanical trades

Physical Requirements:

• Push/pull up to 60 pounds
• Crawl into tight spaces located throughout the buildings and grounds
• Reaching above, at, or below shoulder height
• Work on ladders, man lifts, and scaffolding
• Involves power grasping (opening containers, manipulating bolts / valves / switches, lifting large items, working with tools)
• Use fine motor skills (fine adjustment, small part manipulation, assembling items)
• Performance of duties will require bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, twisting, lifting, squatting, pushing/pulling, sitting, standing, walking

Education and Experience Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; able to read, write, and speak English fluently, and have a solid working knowledge of general maintenance techniques and minor equipment repair. Mechanical/electrical trade school apprenticeship completion or equivalents preferred.

Experience Requirements: - Electrical – meter reading, residential-style wiring experience, 3- phase and single-phase knowledge - Plumbing – troubleshooting pneumatic equipment, ability to sweat copper pipes and fittings - Basic Carpentry - operating both stationary and portable shop tools, measurement, leveling, painting - Electronics – working with low voltage transformers - Experience with PLC's and HMI's preferred - Experience with vacuum pump systems a plus

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.