Building Maintenance Mechanic

US Foods•La Mirada, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of warehouse-related equipment such as pallet jacks, highlifts, and forklifts. This role ensures that day and night warehouse operations remain functional, facilitating the efficient shipping and receiving of products. The position involves performing necessary repairs and maintenance on material handling equipment, reviewing equipment reports from associates, maintaining repair logs, and performing preventative maintenance (PMs) with proper documentation. Compliance with all safety guidelines, including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures, is essential. The role also includes maintaining the battery-charging area, batteries, and related equipment, requiring experience with 120v circuits and 480v 3-phase motor controls, as well as the ability to use a multimeter for testing circuits. Basic plumbing, drywall, and painting skills are also necessary. The mechanic is responsible for company tools and maintenance equipment, including inventory, safe operation, storage, and security. They may also be authorized to purchase necessary tools and equipment from local vendors. Light maintenance duties such as replacing light bulbs, painting, storage rack repairs, light plumbing, equipment repairs, and basic drywall and concrete repairs are also assigned.

Requirements

A minimum of 1 year previous mechanic experience required.
Knowledge of equipment repair and operation
Able to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment
Welding ability
Able to read and write legibly
Able to follow orders
Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Able to work with little direct supervision
Must have experience with 120v circuits and 480v 3phase motor controls.
Must know how to properly use a Multimeter for testing circuits.
Must have some experience with basic plumbing, drywall, and painting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with using Maximo is a plus.
Additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to warehouse-related Crown material handling equipment (i.e. pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, etc.) to insure that adequate machinery is available for day and night warehouse operations.
Review any equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintains a repair log per USF policy.
Perform PM’s (Preventative Maintenance) on equipment, and maintain PM log with proper documentation, per USF policy.
Comply with all USF and government guidelines regarding safety when working on equipment (i.e. Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding and required documentation, safe work environment, etc.)
Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries and other equipment contained therein.
Responsible for company tools and maintenance equipment used in performance of job duties, including inventory maintenance, safe operation, proper storage, and security of tool area.
If authorized, may purchase tools and other equipment needs from local vendors to perform required duties.
Performs light maintenance duties as assigned (i.e., replacement of light bulbs, painting, storage rack repairs, light plumbing, equipment repairs, basic drywall and concrete repairs, etc.)