HVAC and Facilities Maintenance Technician - Robinson Plant

HVAC and Facilities Maintenance Technician - Robinson Plant

Posted Date:

Apr 23, 2026

Requisition Number:

128242

Location:

Robinson, Illinois (US)
Position Type:

Hourly
Sign-On Bonus:

$4000

The Hershey Company Robinson plant is a non-union plant producing products such as PayDay, Heath, Skor, Milk Duds, Whoppers, Reese's Pieces, Zero, Brookside Fruit Crunchy, & Scharffen Berger, in a high-speed complex environment.

Pay:

Starting pay rate $30.36 - $32.57 per hour.

*Pay rate to be determined based on written mechanical skills assessment score.

$1.00 additional shift premium for working 2nd or 3rd shift hours.

OT Potential!

Manufacturing Incentive Plan Eligible

$4000 Sign-On Bonus

Total Rewards

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)-

Starting Day 1

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401(k) Retirement Plan - with generous company match

Hershey Stock Purchase Program

Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Shifts:

Weekends Nights 2nd Shift: Thursday: 10:00 pm - 6:00 am; Friday & Saturday: 6:00 pm - 6:00 am; Sunday 6:00 pm - 2:00 am

2nd Shift: Mondays - Friday 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Candidate Process:

Qualified applicants will be required to complete a written Nocti mechanical skills assessment.

Post-Offer Drug Screen and Background Check required.

Summary:

Maintenance Support Technicians are skilled in electrical, mechanical, or utility maintenance. This Support technicians' primary role is to maintain and optimize the plant HVAC/Building & Grounds. This position will be on an off-shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Plant operations: steam boilers/systems, water boilers/systems, cooling tower systems, air heating, ventilating, and cooling units, refrigeration units, compressed air units, power distribution and switching, raw material storage, warehouse and material handling equipment, fire protection and security, entry and primary distribution of utilities, gas, electric, and water, waste water treatment plant, building & grounds as required.

Preventive maintenance: PM01s, PM02s, TECO PM03s as required

Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt

Fundamentals:

Welding: silver soldering, soft soldering, tig, mig, arc, and brazing

Plumbing/Piping: flaring, compression, and pro-press

Water treatment: chemical types, testing procedures and knowledge of alarms

Maintain a safe working environment through continuous housekeeping, reporting, and correcting unsafe conditions and display safe operational methods and practices

Must maintain the standard of the plants Good Manufacturing Practices to produce a safe and quality product

Demonstrate ability to plan layout of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures consistent with specifications and local codes

Demonstrate proper techniques used to install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, outlets, relays, and circuit-breaker panels

Demonstrate proper techniques used to connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, lighting fixtures, thermostats, intercoms, signaling systems, power equipment, or other components

Demonstrate proper technique used to check circuit connections to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components

Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems and production machines

Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance

Minimum Qualifications:

Refrigeration Universal license is required

EPA 608 Certification is required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be flexible to work all shifts which could be 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts (1st, 2nd or 3rd shift)

Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Must be able to achieve a passing score on a written NOCTI exam in the respective discipline

Must have basic understanding of PCs and basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Food manufacturing experience is preferred

Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices is preferred

Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred

Experience with Autonomous Maintenance (AM) is preferred

Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology is preferred

1-2 years hands on HVAC work in manufacturing systems

Assessment Requirements:

To ensure the highest standards of maintenance proficiency, all applicants must successfully complete a maintenance-specific skills assessment. This assessment is required for further consideration for the position. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact a Talent Professional at

or . Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Service Center -.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

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