Facilities Equipment Tech 2 - Nashville, TN $27.35-$37.75/hr

About the role

This position supports our retail stores by performing repairs and preventative maintenance on production equipment in the Bakery, Produce, Meat departments, Deli, and common areas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and making repairs on retail equipment
• Providing support to new stores, remodels, and PAD programs
• Housekeeping tasks including vehicle inventory, cleaning, credit card statements, and related paperwork

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Three years’ experience in mechanical/electrical troubleshooting and diagnosis of food preparation equipment
• At least 20 years old with a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record
• Must obtain Natural/Propane Gas certifications within 180 days of hire
• Ability to work flexible hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended periods
• Willingness to be on call 24/7 for emergencies
• Willingness to travel to stores throughout the retail division, including overnight stays
• Basic knowledge of Lock-out/Tag-out procedures and Food Safety
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, plumbing, brazing, mechanical, natural, and propane gas equipment
• Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
• Effective time management
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Computer skills (Outlook, Excel)
• Good human relation skills and ability to work well in a team
• Enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work, and commitment to Publix’s mission

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in electrical motor control repairs from an Industrial Mechanical Trade School
• Six or more years’ experience with mechanical/electrical troubleshooting and diagnosis
• Knowledge of CMMS computer program

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan contributing Publix stock annually at no cost
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental, and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Year-end Holiday Bonus: 15 hours of pay in the first year, one week’s pay in the second year, and two weeks’ pay in subsequent years (based on continuous employment)

Additional Information

Candidates must reside in Davidson, Williamson, Montgomery, Cheatham, or Robertson counties.