• Our Opportunity:

  Chewy is currently recruiting Facilities and Maintenance Technician I at our Reno, NV Fulfillment Center. You will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience to support the fast-paced operations of our dynamic fulfillment center environment. Additionally, you will develop new and valuable skills and experience in the growing world of e-commerce fulfillment operations.

  This position is responsible for a wide variety of facilities, maintenance, and utilities requirements across a large fulfillment center.

  What you'll do:

  • You will perform maintenance and repair, housekeeping and plumbing, metal fabrication and carpentry to support our fast-paced fulfillment center operations.
  • Ensure that all fulfillment center equipment is operating properly and ensure a safe working environment for all your fulfillment team members. 
  • Complete periodic and general maintenance tasks throughout the facility - as assigned and according to schedule. 
  • Perform daily inspections of conveyor systems, shipping, and packing equipment areas. 
  • Maintain accountability for assigned equipment and associated gear list, reducing loss, damage, and defects to zero. 
  • Utilize CMMS to document labor utilization and parts inventory use. 
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems, you will visually check, test, and evaluate the condition of components,
  • equipment, and circuits. 
  • Follow company procedures. 

  What you’ll need:

  • At least 36 months of previous facility maintenance experience 
  • (Mechanics and Maintainers, Construction and Engineering, Aviation and Transportation Repair) 
  • Must have electrical experience or understanding 
  • Experience using appropriate tools and maintenance equipment. 
  • Ability to lift 75 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. 
  • Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work at ground level, with the ability to climb and work at elevations up to 35 feet above floor level. 
  • Interest in math, electricity, shop mechanics, electric motors, and appliances 
  • Understand potential exposure exists to high voltage current, welding equipment, vehicle and equipment lubricants and solvents. 
  • Ability to work nights, weekends and/or floating schedule. 
  • Experience with fire systems and fire alarm electronic devices. 
  • Ability to read, understand & interpret electrical, pneumatic, & plumbing schematics. 
  • Experience with conveyor mechanical systems (belts, drives, tracking valves). 
  • Experience with VFD motor controllers, motor starters and control cabinet 
  • PLC knowledge - input/outputs troubleshooting or some programming 
  • HVAC - knowledge or experience. 
  • Communicate preventative maintenance and repair opportunities as well as escalation of resources outside of normal hours when needed, to ensure system performance. 
  • Can communicate, make sound decisions, work well under pressure 
  • Recognize problems and repair before breakdown occurs 
  • Proactive problem solving & mechanical aptitude skills. 
  • Ability and willingness to train others 

Our hourly range for an Maintenance Technician I position is approximately $22.90-$24.40/hour. The specific hourly range offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k.

We offer different types of insurance, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.

Non-exempt hourly team members accrue paid time off (PTO) while salaried-exempt team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Non-exempt hourly team members in Fulfillment Centers and Customer Service are also eligible for additional unplanned unpaid time off (UTO). Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.