MAINTENANCE LEVEL 1

United States Cold Storage, Inc.•McDonough, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

USCS is hiring a Maintenance Level 1 technician for its Engineering department at 1420 Greenwood Rd., McDonough, Georgia. The role provides general support to the maintenance department and helps maintain facility safety, cleanliness, and functionality. Technicians complete routine preventive maintenance, building maintenance, painting, and forklift battery upkeep, and document their work through completed work orders. The role includes training on equipment and may involve supervised entry-level refrigeration tasks for technicians with advanced ability after appropriate training and certifications. Employees may support emergency response efforts and must complete required annual emergency response physicals, including lung capacity and hearing tests. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with 0–10% travel, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor or Chief Engineer. The position involves work in temperatures from +50°F to -30°F and moderate noise levels. It requires regular bending and lifting up to 50 pounds, occasional lifting up to 70 pounds with assistance, overhead lifting, and extended periods of standing and walking. Additional work hours may be requested by management. The employee may also use computers and other warehouse equipment and operate a registered motor vehicle if required by daily tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Knowledge of general hand and power tools.
Previous maintenance experience preferred.
Experience with preventive maintenance preferred.
Ability to bend and lift up to 50 pounds regularly and lift up to 70 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Ability to work in temperatures from +50°F to -30°F with moderate noise levels.
Ability to lift overhead when required and stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
Attention to detail and effective communication, vision, and hearing for safety and productivity.
Ability to operate scanners, tablets, radios, phones, computers, and other required warehouse equipment.
Ability to work additional hours when requested by management.
Ability to operate a registered motor vehicle if required by daily tasks.
Strong arithmetic and reading skills.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and company policies.
Ability to work independently, coordinate with others, and communicate frequently.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage stress, and meet productivity guidelines.
Maintain a professional demeanor in appearance and communications.

Nice To Haves

Previous maintenance experience.
Experience with preventive maintenance.
Advanced ability that may qualify the technician to assist with entry-level refrigeration tasks after appropriate training and certifications.

Responsibilities

Provide general support to the maintenance department when trained and approved.
Maintain professional working relationships and collaborate with facility management and team members.
Complete painting assignments, including work at heights and in varying environmental conditions.
Maintain and replace forklift batteries and perform routine inspections and maintenance.
Perform preventive maintenance, including inspecting fire extinguishers, logging monthly equipment hours, and checking emergency lighting and eyewash stations.
Conduct regular building maintenance to maintain facility cleanliness, safety, and functionality.
Complete work orders accurately and maintain detailed records of maintenance activities.
Participate in training to safely maintain, inspect, and potentially repair equipment.
Support emergency response efforts as required.
Complete required annual emergency response physicals, including lung capacity and hearing tests.
When appropriately trained and certified, potentially assist with entry-level refrigeration tasks, such as completing refrigeration logs under supervision.
Participate in staff and/or customer meetings as required.
Take initiative to prevent non-conformities and identify and report product, process, or quality issues.
Propose and implement solutions through appropriate channels and ensure they are effective.
Follow posted security procedures and participate in safety and educational training programs.