Maintenance Technician (Modesto, CA)

IEH Laboratories, a Leader in Food Safety, is now accepting applications for a Maintenance Technician at its facility in Modesto, CA.

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• A High School education or GED (required)

• Some minor electrical and plumbing experience, ability to operate hand and power tools safely, forklift experience, and a clean driving record (preferred)

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong sense of initiative and ability to work independently with minimal guidance

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Exhibit excellent attendance and flexibility to changing duties and work schedules

• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds

Maintenance Technician duties include: daily calibrations and quarterly verifications within the chemistry department, as needed maintenance on various systems around the laboratory (ceiling tiles, light bulbs, air filters); coordinating outside vendors (HVAC, refrigeration, electrical); maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment and instrumentation; and other duties as assigned by management.

The pay for this position starts at $18.33 - $22.00 hourly. Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits after a brief waiting period: medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability insurance, 401(k), health and dependent care FSA plans, employee assistance program, 15 days of paid time off per year for sick leave and/or vacation, 3 days paid bereavement leave, and 6 paid holidays per year.

Applicants must be willing to work some shifts with overtime and some shifts on weekends.

Due to exposure to various food allergens in the laboratory environment, applicants with moderate to severe food allergies are discouraged from