Job Description

SUMMARY

Distribution Center Maintenance I Technician performs general and preventive maintenance for equipment, machinery, structures and grounds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform general repairs on equipment
• Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers, lights, outlets, circuit breakers, wiring, and electrical and electronic components of equipment under proper supervision
• Complete minor and routine maintenance such as changing light bulbs, cleaning equipment
• Paint, plaster and perform other building and grounds maintenance functions including plumbing and carpentry
• Perform basic inspections, preventive maintenance and minor repairs to material handling batteries, changing equipment, and conveying systems
• Assist skilled maintenance personnel in disassembles, assembles, installs and maintaining pipe systems, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment 
• Assist skilled maintenance personnel in repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment
• Assist skilled maintenance personnel with scheduled and preventive maintenance of equipment, machinery, electrical systems and structures using blueprints, diagrams, manuals and written instructions while adhering to all safety guidelines to ensure efficient operations
• Assist skilled maintenance personnel in troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing malfunctions of equipment and machinery
• Ensure all hazardous material in the Maintenance Department is stored in a flammable storage cabinet at the end of each shift or when not in use

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess or pass the Basic Mechanical and Industrial Mechanical Skill Assessment
• Knowledge of Conveyor systems, security controls, fire protection, building, HVAC, lighting, electrical, and other related equipment and structures
• Basic understanding of hand, power and shop tools
• Must be able to read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Ability to follow all Company, State and Federal safety rules and regulations and wear safety personal protective equipment when required
• Ability to use computer maintenance managing software to procure parts, generate and update work orders
• General administrative, organizational and communication skills
• Work various shifts, departments and locations, as required
• Overtime, weekends and holidays as required. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required; one to two years related experience and/or training; minimum one year of maintenance experience in a distribution center or industrial maintenance preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the Technician is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, and electrical equipment in both high and low voltage/amperage ranges, and occasionally exposed to high places, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasional high.