Building Maintenance Apprentice

Gordon Food Service•Imperial, PA

About The Position

The Building Maintenance Apprentice maintains and repairs equipment and systems in manual or mechanized distribution centers. Duties may include maintaining powered industrial vehicles, fire protection systems, dock equipment, lighting, dock doors, industrial batteries and chargers, racking, building systems, and material handling systems. The role performs preventive maintenance and repairs, responds to service calls, troubleshoots issues, and supports system enhancements. This Level 1 apprentice works under intensive daily leadership oversight and must have a peer mentor at Level 2 or higher. All work, including preventive maintenance, is performed with trainer support and oversight and is inspected by a Level 3 Technician or maintenance leader before equipment is returned to service. The apprentice may not act as a peer trainer and may not receive critical equipment assignments. External hires must complete Honeywell Level 1 e-learning within 12 months.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic mechanical skills, including component identification and safe, proper use of hand tools.
Ability to perform basic preventive maintenance after being shown once.
Basic electrical skills, including component identification.
Ability to use a meter to check continuity.
Ability to wire a 480V 3-phase motor using a simple wiring diagram.
High level of initiative and consistent safe work habits.
External hires must complete Honeywell Level 1 e-learning within 12 months.
Work assignments and preventive maintenance require trainer support and oversight, with all work inspected before equipment is returned to service.

Nice To Haves

Internship or work-study experience, or being an internal applicant without previous training or experience.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on building equipment and systems to support safe, efficient operation.
Observe equipment in operation, perform diagnostic routines, troubleshoot root causes, and make appropriate adjustments and repairs.
Perform electrical diagnostics and make necessary repairs based on the diagnosis.
Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts using hoists, hand tools, and power tools.
Keep the maintenance shop, storage closets, and tool rooms neat and orderly.
Complete assigned work orders within the assigned time period.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels of material handling equipment.
Track and complete preventive maintenance using Maximo CMMS.
Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field through relevant reading and attendance at conferences or seminars.
Maintain peer relationships to share issues and ideas.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.