Field Maintenance Technician - Morris County, NJ

Wawa, Inc.•Barrington, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Maintenance Technician is responsible for completing repairs and maintenance at assigned stores and identifies further recommended actions. This role involves performing specific store repairs, installation, replacement, and maintenance tasks such as carpentry, minor plumbing, interior and exterior painting, dry wall, tiling, light bulbs, counter tops and cabinets. The technician will ensure repairs are completed within specified timeframes for approximately 10 to 15 primary assigned stores, and may be required to travel extensively, five days a week, including evenings and weekends. The role also includes planning efficient daily routes, preparing stores for remodels, openings, and project work, supporting Public Relations during opening celebrations, and maintaining the integrity of the asset tagging system. Additionally, the technician must maintain and report all necessary paperwork and electronic communication promptly and notify the Lead Technician when company standards are not being met by service providers.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED, preferred
3+ years of experience as a General Craftsman
Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment
Excellent communication skills, written and oral
Excellent customer service skills
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and car insurance
Must be able to work independently, with little or no supervision
Ability to occasionally lift/push/pull/carry up to 72 lbs
Ability to frequently lift/push/pull/carry up to 40 lbs
Ability to climb and perform various functions on a ladder at a height of approximately 30 feet.
Must be able to perform the following physical actions repetitively and for long periods of time: standing, crouching, bending, reaching above the shoulders, reaching below the waist, reaching horizontally, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping firmly.
Requires extensive travel, 5 days per week and will include evening and weekend hours
Ability to successfully complete the Technician 20 skills test
Obtain training certifications as required

Responsibilities

Perform specific store repairs, installation, replacement, and maintenance tasks such as carpentry, minor plumbing (filter changes, water treatment PM, clogs, fixture and sensor replacements), interior and exterior painting, dry wall, tiling, light bulbs, counter tops and cabinets.
Ensure repairs are completed within a time specified by priority codes for approximately 10 to 15 primary assigned stores, but not limited to, when special business needs dictate.
Visit all stores in their assigned areas on a scheduled basis to keep the assigned equipment clean and in good operating condition, including beverage equipment monthly and semiannual HVAC and refrigeration PMs.
Plan daily routes that are efficient and cost effective.
Prepare and coordinate store for remodel, openings, and project work as specified by the Lead Technician.
Support Public Relations during opening celebrations.
Maintain the integrity of the asset tagging system including tag audits, transferring assets and setting up assets in new and remodeled stores.
Maintain and report all necessary paperwork and electronic communication as determined by the Lead Technician Supervisor in a prompt, orderly and timely manner, which includes invoicing and payroll documents.
Notify the Lead Technician when company standards are not being met by internal or external service providers.
Performs other duties requested by Lead Technician when the business need dictates it.