Come join our team!

$1,000 Retention Bonus (after 1 year)
Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays
Eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan
Competitive Benefits

MPS, a division of Macmillan Publishers, a leading US publisher of Trade and Academic titles, has a job opening for a Maintenance Tech in our Gordonsville facility. MPS provides back office support, warehousing, and, fulfillment for Macmillan US, and is their primary distribution facility for North America.

The Maintenance Technician plays a versatile and important role in MPS’ success. The role is responsible for ensuring the operation of the fulfillment system – to include components of the conveyor system (belts, motors, drives, controls, scales, etc), material handling equipment, warehouse vehicles, and power equipment. Additionally, the role performs maintenance tasks as needed to maintain facilities infrastructure systems.

• Perform preventative maintenance on conveyor systems, motors, drives, and associated warehouse equipment (Baler, shrink wrap machine, storage racks, etc) to ensure availability and safe operation. Problem solve system/equipment issues and malfunctions through observing operations; leveraging operations/maintenance manuals; and consulting with team members, as needed.
• Correct and repair equipment problems using manufacturer’s guidelines, prescribed precision measuring and testing instruments, appropriate repair parts as necessary
• Perform limited maintenance, repair, upgrades, overhauls to facility systems: electrical; plumbing; heating and air conditioning; doors (both entry and dock); fire/safety; security
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly working environment; adhere to established safety, health, and housekeeping policies and procedures to minimize injuries, loss of production time, and damage; maintain technical knowledge through review of technical publications, attending training/educational workshops (as necessary), and through personal networks
• Maintain technical knowledge through review of technical publications, attending training/educational workshops (as necessary), and through personal networks
• Document and communicate daily actions, system irregularities, and continued improvement/efficiency ideas
• Contribute to team environment through communication and collaboration of effort

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three years related experience

Essential:

Technical experience/knowledge in at least one of the following core functions:

• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Plumbing
• Heating and air systems
• Carpentry
• Construction

Desirable:

• Ability to interpret technical manuals and drawings/schematics
• Problem solving/Trouble shooting
• Basic understanding of safety/OSHA
• Teamwork
• Communication

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender Identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of MPS.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School

Experience

Required 1 year

1-3 years of related experience

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Equal Opportunity Employer
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