Job Description

We are currently hiring a Maintenance Technician at the Samuel Adams Boston Brewery in Jamaica Plain, MA. 

The Maintenance Technician will direct responsibility for the maintenance and reliability of all equipment, utilities, and the facilities at the Samuel Adams Boston Brewery and Downtown Taproom. Works collaboratively with other functional areas to ensure all maintenance related needs are met in a timely fashion. Provides support and/or develops programs related to maintenance including preventative maintenance, facility management, budgeting, engineering, and compliance requirements.

What You’ll Brew:

• Promote a “Safety First” and team-oriented environment
• Maintain the equiptment, utilities, and facilities
• Provide support for in house repair and maintenance projects
• Develop and maintain proper preventative maintenance of systems and facilities
• Ordering of supplies and consumable items related to utility and maintenance needs
• Liaison between contract labor and management. 
• Provide technical feedback, analysis, complete shift reports, and assist management with daily duties and reporting responsibilities in support of the maintenance department and operations
• Staying up to date on maintenance programs and procedures
• Collaborate with SABB Engineering + Maintenance Manager to evaluate existing brewery systems and facilities against current and projected needs
• Manage an ever-changing environment with customers arriving and leaving

What Ingredients You’ll Bring:

Education

• Required: High School or GED. High school diploma or formal trade skills required (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, etc.)
• Desired: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree - BS in engineering preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a maintenance role
  • And/or 2 years of experience in industrial operations, plant operations, utilities, or related field
  • And/or 2 years of experience in a production brewery or sanitary manufacturing environment
• Experience using contractors to complete various projects. 
• Excellent troubleshooting ability, both electrical and mechanical
• Demonstrated problem solving / project management skills
• Ability to analyze information to make process improvements
• Ability to be flexible and shift priorities in a constantly changing, fast-paced work environment
• Self-starter, proactive, successful in a collaborative environment
• Highly effective multi-tasker; resourceful with a “get-it-done, can-do” attitude
• Strong oral/written communication, interpersonal, and teambuilding skills
• Proficient with computers; including but not limited to, Microsoft Office, including MS Word, MS Excel
• Work overtime as needed which may require 12-hour days, weekends, and holidays. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift operator certified
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Systems (CMMS)
• Boiler operators or steam engineers license preferred
• MA Grade 1-I Wastewater license preferred
• Red Cross CPR & First Aid certifications preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, sometimes repeatedly
• Regular walking and standing for long periods of time (up to 11 hours a day) on concrete, metal and grated surfaces
• While performing the duties of this role, it may be required to climb flights of stairs, work from heights or on elevated platforms
• Agile enough to step over, crouch or crawl under
• Established dexterity to:
  • Handle materials
  • Operate equipment
  • Interface with computer systems with precision
• Ability to pour, pick up a glass, deliver beverages to customers
• Ability to handle kitchen and service equipment
• Occasional travel required in support of projects

Working Conditions

• Tolerate summer/winter temperature conditions and hot and cold room environments
• Operate in brewery atmosphere and occasional loud conditions
• Handling of chemicals while wearing appropriate PPE

Level: 8

Pay: In accordance with pay transparency laws the pay rate for this role if hired is $23.56-$44.23 per hour. However, it’s important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience, skillset and location.

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important “ingredient.” We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too. In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

• Tuition reimbursement

• Fertility/adoption support

• Free financial coaching

• Health & wellness program and discounts

• Professional development & training

• Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact [email protected] for assistance.