Job Description

Why Hershey:

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

Job Location: Hershey, PA

Hourly Pay Rate: $23.00/hour or more based on experience

Minimum Age: 18 years of age or older

Availability: requires availability to work weekends & holidays 1st and 2nd shifts.

This is a part-time hourly position located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The company will not provide relocation assistance.

Hershey’s Chocolate World is seeking a Maintenance Trades Technician to join our Maintenance team. This position will assist in the upkeep and repair of facilities, performing routine maintenance tasks and supporting skilled tradespeople to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in Maintenance Tasks: Help with routine preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and installations of equipment, paint and light fixtures.
• Conduct Inspections: Perform regular inspections of facilities and equipment to identify issues and ensure everything is functioning properly.
• Respond to Requests: Address emergency maintenance requests and complete work orders in a timely manner. Collaborate with staff and upper management to resolve maintenance issues
• Maintain Cleanliness: Keep maintenance areas organized and clean, ensuring tools and equipment are properly stored.
• Report Issues: Communicate ongoing tasks and potential issues to the maintenance supervisor regularly.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge in the use of Microsoft programs (MS Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Experience: one year’s experience in a maintenance field. some on-the-job training may be provided.
• Technical Skills: Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems a plus, with familiarity with hand and power tools.
• Working knowledge in related trades to building maintenance and repair
• Ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Able to work at heights, ladders, single, and double-man lifts.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Maintenance setting, in commercial/industrial facilitie. The role may involve both indoor and outdoor tasks, requiring adaptability to different environments and conditions.

This description covers the most significant duties performed, but you may be responsible for other minor-related work assignments.

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.

You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.

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To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.