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Facilities Maintenance Technician

Greeley, CO USA
Requisition ID:  32220
No of Openings:  1
Posted Date:  Sep 17, 2026
Job Function:  Production Maintenance
Description: 

Leprino's history dates back over 75 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that daring vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated individual who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey? 

Job Summary: The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible foror the safe repair and troubleshooting of malfunctioning lighting and HVAC systems, the preservation of the facility (e.g. painting, industrial tile repairs, and plumbing repairs), performing mechanical, preventive and predictive maintenance, and maintaining 5S standards.   

The Greeley Team is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to help us achieve our goals. 

We Ask Of You To: 

  • Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment including lubrication, oil and filter changes. 

  • Troubleshoot and repair equipment (HVAC, lighting and plumbing.) 

  • Communicate effectively with co-workers, team leads, and supervisors.

  • Perform cleaning duties as required. 

  • Perform quality building repairs in sufficient timeframe.
  • Work in accordance with safe work practices at all times.
  • Perform work in a safe manner by following safety procedures and policies, critical safety rules, and expected standard conduct.
  • Follow company’s good manufacturing and safety policies and procedures. Maintain housekeeping in area and maintain 5S standards.  

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience): 

  • Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend basic English language.Ability to evaluate and identify mechanical conditions and make adjustments or corrective action as necessary
  • Ability to access elevated work areas such as climbing ladders/stairsBasic math skills to be able to perform mathematical functions
  • Ability to understand and apply standard operating procedures Ability to maintain clean work area according to good manufacturing processes
  • Good communication skills to communicate with co-workers and oncoming/outgoing shift
  • Experience as a building maintenance technician with industrial background; maintenance of HVAC units, lighting circuits, industrial tile laying and repairs, plumbing fixtures, light mechanical repairs, and carpentry skills (i.e. painting, dry wall, etc); and demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others. 
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and computerized maintenance management systems (e.g. SAP and Maximo). 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Must be 18 years of age 
  • Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), to communicate effectively with others, to complete required documentation both in written and electronic form, and to troubleshoot systems utilizing the English language.   
  • Technicians must have the ability to: perform essential job functions; wear required personal protective equipment  
  • Comply with all applicable safety practices  
  • Maintain a clean work area
  • Problem solving
  • Applied and continuous learning
  • Work standards
  • Initiating action Quality orientation
  • Safety awareness
  • Working effectively with others
  • Professional presence
 

Preferred Qualifications & Experience: 

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. 

  • Forklift/Scissor Lift Certification is preferred. 

Work Environment Description:  

  • The Building Maintenance Technician position is physically demanding and requires being on the feet the entire shift, standing and walking, kneeling for extended periods of time, working in wet/dry/cold/hot environments, working in tight spaces, climbing steps and ladders, working at extreme heights, making pipe connections, using hand tools, physically transporting parts and tools, and lifting equipment parts which can weigh up to 70 Lbs.  Building Maintenance Technician must be able to work overtime and holidays when required. 

We Offer You In Return: 

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $25.75 and $29.61 per hour. 

  • The opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible workforce. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with Leprino is our goal. Through competitive wage, healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, and sick time, matching 401(k), incentives, and our annual Profit-Sharing plan – Leprino hires to retire.  

Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing.  Additional information about this process can be obtained at www.psychemedics.com 

Leprino uses Psychemedics for a 90-day hair follicle drug test as part of the employee pre-employment process and also participates in E-Verify. All employees in our manufacturing facilities are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as mandated by their role and location. Leprino supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer M / F / Disability / Veteran. 


Nearest Major Market: Fort Collins
Nearest Secondary Market: Greeley

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