Ammonia Technician

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

3030 Main Ave - Fargo, North Dakota 58103

Schedule: Mon - Fri (7am - 4:00pm)

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for managing maintenance projects and handling specialized maintenance needs. May be responsible to oversee the day-to day activities and workload of associates within the department.

What You'll Do:

• Complete specialized maintenance needs (i.e. dismantle, install, and repair parts, electrical apparatus, mechanical and/or refrigeration systems) within assigned area (i.e. ammonia, HVAC, inspections)

• Assemble and test equipment/systems to ensure proper install and/or correction of necessary repairs

• Provide expert technical knowledge to leadership

• Work with DC leadership on workload planning and priorities, including completion timeline and financial performance of special projects

• Manage maintenance spend for functional area

• Ensure compliance with company policies as well as applicable laws and regulations

• Maintain current knowledge of laws and regulations within assigned area (i.e. OSHA, EPA), identify and take training as needed to maintain knowledge base and/or licensing

• Assist with and/or oversee preventative and/or corrective maintenance work as needed

• Ensure work across team is completed in a safe, clean, and timely manner while keeping business needs in mind

• Additional responsibilities as assigned

What You'll Need:

• Driver’s License (Required) 

• High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED) (Required)

• Basic hand tools (Required)

• Hilo License (Required)

• 5-10+ years of experience

• For electrical area – Journeyman card required

• For HVAC area – mechanical certificate required

• RETA I and II certificates preferred

• Previous food distribution/manufacturing experience (strongly preferred)

• Computer proficiency, including ability to manage projects using computers and Microsoft Office applications

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal to communicate and/or document maintenance needs and status of projects

• Must report for work regularly and on time, as scheduled.  

• Must be able to take direction from supervisor(s) and works well with others.  

• Must work well under pressure, and is able to organize and prioritize work assignments, and meet established deadlines.  

• Must perform assigned tasks accurately and completely.  

• Must be flexible and able to handle changes in work requirements productively. 

• Must be able to organize and prioritize work assignments and meet established deadlines.  

Physical Requrements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Must frequently sit, walk and stand, use hands to handle, grasp, and twist objects, tools, or controls, and use both feet for repetitive movements as in operating foot controls. Must frequently walk, talk, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, twist, and reach with the hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed. While performing the duties of this position, employees are subject to a warehouse environment and may frequently be exposed to changes in temperature and humidity based on assignment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Employees must be able to work weekends, holidays, days and night hours, and overtime as necessary and as assigned, and must be able to work in the condition specified for full shift hours as assigned

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans. 

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.