Warehouse Maintenance Technician

DESCRIPTION OF

EMPLOYER:

Founded in 1901, Feeser's, Inc. is a family owned and operated full-line food service distributor located in Harrisburg, PA servicing the Mid-Atlantic region. Feeser's provides an expansive offering of dry, refrigerated, and frozen products to a diverse customer base comprised of restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational facilities, and other institutions.

SUMMARY:

The Warehouse Maintenance Technician will provide hands-on support as needed for all

aspects of maintaining the facility and equipment of the warehouse operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Maintenance Technician performs a variety of routine and semiskilled tasks involving general maintenance of Feeser's facilities, equipment, and grounds. This may include but is not limited to:

• Performing preventive maintenance on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems (example: replacing evaporative cooler pads, belts, pumps, air filters, etc.)

• Making routine plumbing repairs (example: repairing leaks, unplugging toilets and drains, etc.)

• Dock door and dock plate repairs and maintenance; replacing light bulbs and fluorescent lights/ light fixtures, and making electrical related repairs (example: replacing electrical receptacles, etc.)

• Performing routine carpentry work (example: minor paint jobs, installing doors, door stops, cabinet doors, tile, adjustable shelving, setting forms for concrete, etc.)

• Making minor grounds and landscape irrigation repairs; grading dirt areas; and operating trenchers.

• Assisting with major site renovations, new construction and special projects as assigned or required.

• Review equipment write-ups and assign/prioritize repair

• Computer literate for email, parts lists, and invoicing

• Other duties as directed by Warehouse Maintenance Supervisor and senior management.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Mechanically inclined

• Ability to read schematics and parts diagrams

• Experienced in ac/dc electrical circuitry

• Computer experience (Office 365 and windows) preferred

• Understands and follows verbal and written instructions.

• Documents time and materials used on work order/request forms for assigned tasks completed, challenge vendors as needed for all invoice inconsistencies or discrepancies.

• Inspects work-related conditions to determine compliance with prescribed operating and safety standards. Distinguishes colors to repair electrical switches and outlets.

• Detects natural gas leaks, smoke, and pesticides. Operates a truck and other equipment requiring a standard Driver's License to travel to and from work sites.

• Uses equipment and tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, saws, trenchers, augers, and other tools commonly used to maintain facilities and associated equipment. Installs and replaces filters, belts, and cooler motors to make repairs, and perform preventive maintenance.

• Cleans work area and equipment such as the maintenance shop, work site, and various hand tools.

• Works with cleaning fluids, agents, chemicals, and paints using normal, routine, and protective equipment to complete work and maintain facilities and equipment.

• Perform after hours emergency call-out repairs, security checks/verifications, and others as assigned.

• Meets scheduling and attendance requirements.

• Comprehends written materials.

• Understands and interprets blueprints and schematic drawings to assist in making plumbing and electrical repairs.

• Learns and performs assigned tasks quickly and correctly through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.

• Learns safety regulations and practices safety precautions per industry and OSHA guidelines.

• Knowledge of the use and care of commonly used equipment and tools; and basic and semiskilled facility maintenance repair tasks.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.

• Deal courteously with customers, vendors, and the public.

• Read and interpret blueprints, and other work diagrams with the assistance of skilled tradesman as needed.

• Negotiating skills

QUALIFICATIONS &

EXPERIENCE:

• Forklift mechanical experience (Minimum 1-3 years)

• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to (1 - 3 years minimum) construction or facility maintenance trades experience.

• Experienced in AC/DC electrical circuitry

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.

• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift equipment up to 100 pounds.

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

• Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust.

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

• Operating machinery and/or power tools / Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

• Noisy Environments / Hazardous conditions / Poor Ventilation

• Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision,…