Facility Maintenance

About the Role

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for building and equipment maintenance and upkeep, skilled in a variety of areas including plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems. Duties include inspecting buildings, maintaining inventory, and scheduling repairs.

Responsibilities

• Inspects buildings, equipment, and systems to identify any issues.
• Performs basic facility upkeep tasks (painting, carpentry, plumbing, housekeeping, and limited electrical tasks such as light bulb changing).
• Performs basic building and grounds repairs and maintenance on material handling equipment, including faulty equipment units and damaged structures.
• Uses power tools to perform job tasks safely and with desired results.
• Services basic mechanical devices and functions within the operations.
• Operates alternate facility PIT (scissor lift, sit-down fork, floor scrubber, etc.) safely and within expectations of site leadership.
• Follows preventative maintenance procedures and assists with the development and implementation of all new procedures.
• Performs basic welding, wiring, motor hookups, conveyor assembly, and chain, sprocket, belt, and sheave repairs.
• Performs basic PM and repairs to UPS systems, compressors, diverters, motors, photo eyes, and batteries.
• Accurately and legibly completes required paperwork and documentation, schedules and coordinates work orders and repairs.
• Uses a PC for documentation and scheduling.
• Conducts periodic quality checks on equipment and systems to ensure everything is up to standard.
• Maintains inventory records for equipment and supplies.

Requirements

• Certificate in HVAC, building maintenance technology, or a relevant field is preferred.
• 2-3 years of on-the-job experience.
• Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Physically capable and available to work overtime, including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be well-organized and have the ability to prioritize tasks.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.
• Work at heights of 40 feet or higher, in close quarters, or under unusual conditions as required.
• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20°F to 35°F in Perishable Operation and 37°F to 90°F in Grocery Operation.
• Ability to perform repetitious arm, wrist, and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods at a desk or computer terminal.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.
• Ability to operate work-related equipment such as calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Sick Time.
• Paid holidays and parental leave.
• 401K Program.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance program.
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to eligibility requirements and program terms.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law.