Facility Maintenance Technician II

Americold • Newark, NJ

2d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Facility Maintenance Technician II works independently to perform routine general maintenance and repairs throughout a warehouse. Work may involve doors, dock levelers, freezer doors, sprinkler systems, roofing, HVAC systems, electrical components, equipment, and facility grounds. The role includes inspections, testing, preventive maintenance recordkeeping, and responding to on-call security alarm assignments as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of industrial or facilities maintenance experience, or equivalent technical or vocational certification in lieu of experience.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, plumbing, sprinkler systems, and carpentry.
• Knowledge of various types of equipment used in maintenance trades.
• Ability to tolerate inside controlled temperatures of minus 45°F and outside ambient temperatures, including heat, cold, and precipitation.
• Ability to work at heights exceeding 30 feet and access elevated platforms, catwalks, and roofs; work in confined areas; and climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, push, pull, reach, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Ability to meet the job's vision requirements, including close, distance, color vision, and depth perception; contact lenses are prohibited when working with ammonia.
• Depending on the specific role, ability to pass a physical and respiratory/respirator fit exam.
• Ability to frequently mount and dismount material handling equipment, perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment, and wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a cold storage environment.
• Vocational or technical certification and/or training.
• Familiarity with Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Repair and adjust doors, dock levelers, freezer doors, sprinkler systems, and electrical components in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs on roofing systems and office and break room HVAC systems.
• Inspect and test operating and safety equipment for compliance with OSHA and operational standards.
• Test, maintain, and evaluate equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, pyrometers, and pressure gauges.
• Maintain tools, machinery, batteries, and chargers in good working condition, and use equipment as instructed.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records.
• Perform routine maintenance on external equipment and grounds, including snow removal, painting, and paving repairs.
• Work flexible shifts as required, including on-call assignments, and respond to security alarm calls as needed.
• Perform other essential duties as applicable and assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED