Apprentice Technician-Level II

Maintenance Technician

Under close supervision, performs routine general maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse. Maintenance areas include electricity, plumbing, lift truck, refrigeration, ammonia, and carpentry.

• Performs basic repair and adjustment of refrigeration system, doors, dock boards, pallet racks, sweepers, sprinkler systems, forklifts, pallet trucks, and electrical work in accordance with OSHA Standards.

• Cleans, changes, and lubricates bearings, gears, and other machinery parts using rags, brushes, and grease gun.

• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed.

• Maintain batteries and chargers in working order in accordance with OSHA Standard.

• Conducts test of safety equipment (Exit signs, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.) to ensure OHSA and operational standards.

• Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records.

• Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift.

• Assist answering security alarm calls as needed.

• Keeps work area clean and performs housekeeping duties as required.

• Performs related work and other job assignments as required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

• Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude required.

• Candidates with RETA courses preferred. However, as a condition of employment, selected candidates will be required to complete (4) courses during the first 12 months.

• HAZMAT trained candidates are preferred. However, as a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to be trained in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification.

• Must have basic level knowledge of OSHA PSM program.

• 1 - 3 years maintenance mechanic experience.

• Knowledge of general warehouse practices.

• Strong communication skills.

• Mathematical and documentation skills necessary.

• Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret pencil sketches and diagrams.

• Must be able to work flexible shifts if required, including on-call.

• Must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: they must get along with co-workers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; perform work activities requiring reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to criticism from a supervisor.

• Knowledge of various types of equipment in maintenance trades.

• ISO knowledge preferred.

• Knowledge of SAP preferred.

• Microsoft knowledge preferred.

• Forklift certification.

• May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of –15 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).

• Must tolerate heights up to 35 ft. and be able to access elevated platforms and catwalks.

• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; and crouch.

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to use hand and power tools.

• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and/or manipulate parts & tools.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Either naturally or with the aid of eye glasses.

• Able to work nights and weekends.

• Able to pass a physical and respiratory exam.

The pay rate for this position is $29.00/hr.

Americold is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on job-related criteria and without regard to any legally-prohibited classification or status, consistent with applicable law.