Building Maintenance Mechanic

US Foods•La Mirada, CA

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining and repairing warehouse-related equipment, including Crown material-handling equipment such as pallet jacks, highlifts, and forklifts, so equipment is available for day and night warehouse operations. The mechanic reviews equipment reports from warehouse associates, documents repairs and actions in repair logs, performs preventative maintenance, and keeps required maintenance records. The role also involves maintaining and securing the battery-charging area, batteries, tools, and maintenance equipment; following company and government safety requirements; and performing light facility maintenance such as replacing light bulbs, painting, storage-rack repairs, plumbing, equipment repairs, and basic drywall and concrete repairs. The position works with warehouse personnel, supervisory staff, operations support, maintenance and sanitation personnel, and outside vendors. The schedule is based on seniority and is either 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. or 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.

Requirements

At least six months of previous mechanic experience is required; another section of the posting states a minimum of one year.
Experience with 120V circuits and 480V three-phase motor controls.
Ability to use a multimeter to test circuits.
Some experience with basic plumbing, drywall, and painting.
Knowledge of equipment repair and operation, with the ability to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment.
Welding ability.
Ability to read and write legibly, follow orders, perform basic arithmetic, and work with little direct supervision.
High school education or equivalent is preferred.
The role requires frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting and driving; and physical activities including lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling, climbing or balancing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, reaching, grasping, manipulating objects, and twisting.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds occasionally; lifting or carrying more than 100 pounds is listed as never.

Nice To Haves

Additional mechanic training or a trade school degree.
Experience using Maximo.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain warehouse-related equipment, including pallet jacks, highlifts, and forklifts, to support warehouse operations.
Review equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates and record repairs and other actions in a repair log.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and maintain the required documentation and PM log.
Follow USF and government equipment-safety guidelines, including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures, placarding, documentation, and maintaining a safe work environment.
Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries, and related equipment.
Maintain an inventory of company tools and maintenance equipment and ensure their safe operation, proper storage, and security.
Purchase tools and other equipment from local vendors when authorized.
Perform assigned light maintenance, including replacing light bulbs, painting, storage-rack repairs, light plumbing, equipment repairs, and basic drywall and concrete repairs.
Test-drive equipment when needed.