Utilities Technician at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Kiel, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Utilities Technician

Pay: $30.49 to $39.23 (depending on experience)

Hiring Bonus: $3,000.00 Sign on Bonus:$500 upon start, $500 after 60-day probationary period, $500 after six months of service, $1500 after 12 months of service.

Shift & Working Hours: 1st Shift; 6:00AM to 2:00PM; Overtime as needed.

Location: Kiel, WI

The Utilities Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, testing, maintaining, calibrating, and properly operating the ammonia refrigeration system, boilers/steam systems, HVAC systems, the compressed air systems, the wastewater system, chemical systems for boilers/condenser water, and the domestic water systems.

This role is part of our Dairy Food business who creates dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness. We believe there's power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people's lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance on utilities equipment.


• Troubleshoot and repair ammonia refrigeration systems, HVAC systems, boiler/steam systems and domestic water heating systems.


• Maintain boiler/condenser water chemical systems.


• Monitors performance of plant machinery and equipment for proper operating performance; performs regular and preventive maintenance, repairs, diagnoses, tests, troubleshoots, and inspections on all machinery and equipment; documents work accordingly


• Manage plant utilities systems to include but not limited to the plant refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, compressed air, Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), water chemical systems, and domestic water systems.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Must be 18 years or older


• 6+ months of industrial or building facility maintenance experience


• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and product manuals


• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot


• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful


• Current valid driver's license

Preferred Experience:

• 2+ years' experience with basic electrical systems, compressors, welding, plumbing, conveyers, hydraulics, packaging, PLC, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, and pumps.


• Minimum 1 year experience working with one of the following systems: Boilers, Ammonia refrigeration units, or HVAC systems


• Currently holds or be able to successfully complete the Ammonia Operator I or equivalent certification within 12 months of job assignment


• Basic Electrical knowledge to include NFPA 70e requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds


• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements


• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment


• Working in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present


• Required to work scheduled shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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