Maintenance Technician II

WHO IS MADTREE?

Founded in 2013, MadTree is an award-winning brewery that's rooted in Cincinnati. Driven to craft great beer - but more importantly - build a business dedicated to doing good, MadTree protects and celebrates nature while reducing impact on the environment. MadTree is a B-Corp certified company and proud member of 1% for the Planet with a commitment to donate 1% of sales to local, sustainable nonprofits. MadTree strives to create warm and welcoming experiences, exceed expectations, and most importantly, plant a better community. They put purpose in every pour, and raise a glass to doing things differently. Cheers.

We are MadTree. Rooted in Cincy. Planted in Purpose.

MadTree is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We offer a competitive compensation package plus great benefits like subsidized health insurance, a retirement plan with a match, profit sharing, paid time off, and many other great perks.

Maintenance Technician II

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager

LOCATION: Cincinnati, Ohio (Oakley)

JOB LEVEL: O2 BENEFITS CLASS: 2

COMPENSATION RANGE: MIN: $27.00 MID $29.50 MAX: $32.00

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 7 am - 3 pm

WHY JOIN MADTREE AS AN MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II?

As a Maintenance Technician II, you'll be the backbone of our production operations-troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining the equipment that brings award-winning, purpose-driven beer to life. This isn't just wrench-turning; it's solving puzzles, preventing problems before they happen, and taking ownership of critical systems in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Working independently with a small but mighty team that values initiative and craftsmanship, your technical expertise directly impacts our ability to craft great beer and create warm, welcoming experiences for thousands-whether diagnosing a packaging line issue or optimizing utilities for peak efficiency.

What You'll Do:

Keep production running smoothly by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, and responding quickly to equipment issues across brewing, cellar, packaging, and utilities

Own facility reliability through daily walkthroughs, detailed CMMS documentation, and proactive identification of potential equipment failures before they impact operations

Apply your technical skills to maintain high & low voltage electrical systems, industrial packaging equipment, HVAC, compressed air, glycol chillers, boilers, & other critical utilities

Work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating closely with production teams to minimize downtime and maintain product quality

Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment performance, safety protocols, and maintenance processes

Support a safety-first culture by maintaining accountability for personal safety, speaking up when concerns arise, and occasionally entering confined spaces with proper protocols

Build expertise in brewery-specific systems while leveraging your industrial maintenance background-brewery experience is helpful but not required; we'll teach you the beer side

Total Rewards & Benefits:

Transparent compensation range $27 - $32 per hour

401(k) with company match company-wide

Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Paid Time Off

16 hours paid volunteer time annually + company-wide Community Impact Day

Enjoy what we create with regular gift cards for MadTree food, beverages, and merch

Continued growth & learning opportunities

Nature-inspired workspaces designed to connect people to nature and each other

Face-to-face humanity-Real human connection, not screen isolation

A team that gives a f*ck - People who are passionate and genuinely care

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician II works within the Production Department and is responsible for maintaining production equipment, production facility utilities, and supporting production team members as needed. They will be an avid MadTree ambassador who lives the behaviors - Connect, Grow, and Give a F*ck. Additionally all Maintenance Technician III will do the following:

Able to work independently with minimal supervision from department manager

Complete daily facility walkthroughs to ensure proper operation of facility equipment and utilities

Maintain detailed records of all PM's, repairs and any other work completed throughout workday

Communicate clearly with team members and management

Support daily operations by performing mechanical, electrical, and preventative maintenance on brewhouse, cellar, packaging and utility systems

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain accountability of personal safety and mindful of any potential safety concerns that could affect the safety of the team.

Maintain a high level of initiative and productivity in an occasionally demanding environment

As a member of a small, but dynamic team, promote an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork

Maintain and repair high-volume packaging, brewing, process and utility equipment

Troubleshoot and diagnose machinery issues, control electric issues or any other problems that arise

Maintain detailed records of all work performed utilizing CMMS

Actively seek and participate in improving the department and production

Practice good housekeeping, clean up after working on equipment, work to improve organization of production areas

Assist management with maintaining an accurate spare parts inventory

Complete line changeovers when switching can formats and packaging formats

Maintain utilities (boiler, air compressors, chiller etc.)

Occasionally enter confined spaces such as tanks or production vessels

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age or older.

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Additional degrees/certifications are a plus

Monday through Friday availability 7 am - 3 pm shift with occasional weekend availability for maintenance emergencies

3+ years experience in the industrial/production/manufacturing setting within the maintenance field

Brewery and/or food processing experience preferred

Experienced in the utilization and use of CMMS systems

Military training or trade school a plus (not required)

Experience with high and low voltage electrical systems including 24 volt control systems

IMPORTANT SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Attention to detail

Ability to work with little supervision

Self motivated and strong work ethic

Maintain personal safety and confidence to speak up when safety is compromised

Positive "can-do" attitude and sense of urgency in performing duties

Ability to plan and manage multiple responsibilities

Proficient in Google and/or Microsoft Office applications

Comfort in multitasking

Experience in use of powered lifts and industrial trucks

Welding/Fabrication is a plus, but not required

Willingness to go the extra mile when necessary

Working knowledge of the craft brewing industry and a passion for craft beer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to frequently sit, stand, kneel, crouch, climb, lean, and walk

Ability to frequently talk, hear and smell

Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds

Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms, handle/feel for objects, tools, controls etc.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus

Ability to climb ladders up to 32' safely

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The work environment is usually that of a brewery, bar, or restaurant.

Occasional work with hazardous materials

Often works on or around wet floors and wet environments

Frequently must work in a sanitary environment

The pay range for this role is:

27 - 32 USD per hour (Oakley)