Maintenance Technician (Electrical & Mechanical Equipment Focus) in Leola, Pennsylvania at Kingdom Harvesters LLC

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. This role focuses on diagnosing and fixing issues with material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, balers, and conveyor systems. In addition, this position supports general facility maintenance as needed. The ideal candidate is hands-on and experienced in working with both electrical and mechanical components of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues on equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, balers, and conveyor systems
• Diagnose problems with motors, wiring, batteries, switches, and moving components
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce breakdowns and downtime
• Repair or replace parts such as motors, wiring, belts, batteries, and other components
• Respond quickly to equipment issues to keep operations running smoothly
• Assist with installation or setup of new equipment as needed
• Inspect equipment regularly and identify potential issues before failure occurs
• Perform general facility maintenance including lighting, minor repairs, and building upkeep as needed
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a safe work environment
• Communicate effectively with team members to resolve maintenance needs

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required
• Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance required
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and identify root causes of issues
• Knowledge of electrical systems (wiring, motors, controls) and mechanical systems (belts, hydraulics, moving parts)
• Experience working with material handling equipment
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and basic diagnostic equipment
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a hands-on environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in various positions (standing, bending, overhead, ground level)
• Ability to work around equipment and in different temperature environments
• Willingness to complete background check
• Willingness to complete light travel between locations.

Schedule

This position is full-time.

Benefits

Our benefits for full-time employees include:

• An employee access card to select food at the Selection Center - a small Partnership Cost is charged
• 3 paid Vacation days after 90 days (accumulates every year)
• 7 paid holidays
• Health Insurance
• Notary on staff at no charge to employees
• Opportunity for personal growth and professional advancement

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About Blessings of Hope:

Blessings of Hope is a nonprofit organization committed to addressing today’s global food crisis through dedicated food distribution efforts. Large corporations can efficiently donate food through Blessings of Hope to give back to the community and people in need.

Our ability to process and distribute the equivalent of 2 million meals each month empowers regional ministries, churches, disaster relief organizations, and food banks to serve their local communities by feeding the hungry and sharing the love of Jesus.

Our Mission:

Empowering ministries to bring Hope to their communities by bridging the gap between food surplus and people in need.

Our Values:

Be Generous and Have a Serving Spirit

• Have a Great Attitude
• Be Compassionate
• Be Respectful
• Be a Great Team Player

Honor God by Pursuing Excellence

• Be Professional
• Take Responsibility
• Be Dependable
• Have a Growth Mindset

Practice Stewardship by Being Resourceful

• Take Initiative
• Find Solutions
• Maximize Resources
• Get the Job Done

This is a very rewarding job as you get to serve people every day, help to feed the hungry and bring hope to people in need!

Learn more about us at Blessingsofhope.com