Maintenance Mechanic 10-hr

About the role

Albertsons Safeway operates 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The privately owned company includes banners such as Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw's, Star Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos. This Facility Maintenance Mechanic (Truck Mechanic) position is located in Portland, OR.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair on material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks and conveyor systems.
• Maintain and repair general building infrastructure including pallet racking, overhead doors, HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and electrical equipment.
• Maintain and repair industrial equipment such as sweepers, scrubbers, balers, pallet sorters, dock levelers, carts, cranes, dollies and other warehouse equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repair on compressors and other ammonia refrigeration equipment; change industrial batteries in material handling equipment and maintain industrial batteries for maximum lifecycle and operation.
• Undertake light remodeling, carpentry and painting; move office furniture; work as assigned to prepare for and assist with outside contractors.
• Perform scheduled inspections of equipment and building infrastructure to identify problems that could cause failures and downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair problems using advanced skills and techniques.
• Complete work orders, adjust job assignments as needed, manage time effectively to maximize output, and collaborate with other Mechanics to ensure safe and efficient operations with minimal downtime.

Skills

• Experience and training in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and repair of material handling equipment, conveyors, and general building and facilities is preferred.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems is preferred but not required.
• Mechanics must provide and use their own basic tools and a locking toolbox; large or specialized tools are provided by the company.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds; stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders; bend, stoop, reach, twist and turn frequently.
• Repetitive motions with shoulders, arms, wrists and hands while performing many tasks.
• Work in various positions including arms overhead, laying prone, or from ladders and elevated surfaces while performing service procedures.
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work at ground level and various heights.
• Ability to operate maintenance related power equipment and hand tools, forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, scissor lifts, sweepers, scrubbers and various diagnostic equipment.
• Mental alertness necessary for safe and accurate completion of work activities.
• Ability to learn and follow Company and Distribution Center policies regarding safe operation of forklifts and pallet jacks, maintenance related power equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to learn and follow Distribution Center policies and procedures encompassing Purchase Orders, Parts Requisitions, Inventory and Maintenance Orders.
• Ability to read and comprehend all labeling on hazardous materials and equipment in the facility.
• Exposure to potential hazards including high voltage current, welding equipment, vehicle and equipment lubricants and solvents.
• Noise exposure is within normal warehouse expectations.