Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary

Ready to put your maintenance skills to work in a role that directly supports our mission of providing food to Oklahomans facing hunger? As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will help keep our facilities, equipment and operational spaces running safely, efficiently and reliably. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, support regulatory and safety requirements and help ensure daily operations can continue with minimal disruption. What success looks like in the first 6–12 months: you consistently complete preventative maintenance on schedule, respond effectively to maintenance needs, maintain accurate service records, identify and address equipment concerns before they become larger issues and contribute to a safe, well-maintained environment that supports organizational goals.

A Day in the Life

The essential functions described below represent the primary responsibilities of this role and may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Maintain Facility Systems and Equipment

• Inspect equipment across the organization to find concerns early.
• Complete preventative maintenance (PM) work orders so scheduled maintenance is finished and recorded on time.
• Maintain refrigeration, freezer and cooler equipment so temperature-controlled storage protects food quality.
• Repair appliances, forklifts, dock equipment, kitchen equipment and facility systems within assigned authority.
• Service HVAC/R systems, air conditioning units and ventilation systems to maintain safe working conditions.
• Maintain material handling and warehouse equipment so daily operations can continue safely.
• Replace approved components so equipment continues working as intended.

Diagnose Mechanical, Electrical and Control Issues

• Use schematics, technical manuals and equipment readings to identify mechanical and electrical issues accurately.
• Troubleshoot motors, sensors, controls and related components across assigned facility equipment.
• Diagnose warehouse, refrigeration, HVAC, kitchen and packaging equipment concerns to determine likely causes.
• Decide when assigned repairs can be completed safely with available tools and parts.
• Identify parts needs so repairs, preventative maintenance and downtime concerns can be planned.
• Recommend vendors, parts or added review when work exceeds assigned repair authority.
• Escalate urgent safety, access, temperature or equipment concerns so next steps can be determined.

Safety and Compliance

• Respond to in-house maintenance requests across the organization as soon as practical.
• Use lockout/tagout procedures when required to control hazardous energy before maintenance work begins.
• Maintain inspection logs and service records so repairs, parts and follow-up needs are documented.
• Explain repair status clearly so employees understand timing, access needs and next steps.
• Coordinate approved vendor visits when outside service is needed for assigned equipment.
• Follow safety procedures during each maintenance activity to reduce preventable risk.
• Keep tools, parts and work areas organized so maintenance work can be completed efficiently.

Other Duties as Assigned

Other duties, consistent with the scope and essential functions of the role, may be assigned as organizational needs evolve.