Job Description
Job Description
Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Vero Beach, FL (Onsite)
Status: Full-time (40 hours/week)
About the role
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings, and grounds at our Vero Beach headquarters and local satellite facilities. Under the direction of the Operations Manager, this role covers maintenance projects, equipment installation and removal, general facility upkeep, and operational support as needed. During peak shipping season, this position also includes operating controls for our material handling system.
Key Responsibilities
- Sourcing and picking up parts and materials for maintenance jobs.
- Driving of company vehicles (pickup, yard and box truck) to pick up and/or deliver materials, fruit or equipment in the state of FL.
- Operate forklift, pallet jack, boom lift and other equipment as required.
- Identifying and diagnosing equipment issues; coordinating with repair technicians when needed.
- Maintaining, repairing, and replacing machinery, equipment, and building fixtures at Vero Beach facilities.
- Fabricating custom parts, fixtures, stands, etc. during maintenance projects using torches, welders, saws, hammers, drills and other power tools.
- Operate system controls during peak production season.
Education, Experience & Qualifications
Experience or certification in the following is preferred:
- Automated material handling systems.
- Refrigeration and HVAC.
- Welding, carpentry and fabrication – designing, fabricating and installing necessary equipment or additions to the facilities.
- Interior renovation including drywall installation, finishing, repair, painting.
- Hydraulic systems, motor and pump repairs.
- Engine and drivetrain repair on forklifts, trucks and high-reach lifts.
- Electrical repair, replacement, and installation
- Plumbing repair, replacement, and installation — including irrigation, water lines, valves, and drainage
Physical Demands & Work Environment
This is a physically active role requiring frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. The work environment may include exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, varying conditions, and elevated noise levels.
The peak season for Indrio Fields spans from November through January, PTO blackouts will apply in peak season.
Indrio Fields is a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be subject to drug screening in accordance with company policy. A background check is required for employment.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.