Maintenance Technician III
About the role
As a Maintenance Technician III, you will perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on automated conveyor and sortation systems and supporting equipment at a high‑volume grocery fulfillment and distribution center. You will directly drive equipment reliability, respond to equipment failures to minimize operational impact, and support continuous‑improvement initiatives to increase uptime. The role also includes maintaining and repairing base building systems and mentoring junior technicians.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.
- Maintain and troubleshoot all conveyor systems in the building.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, photo‑eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, etc.
- Create, assign, and close out work orders with data including labor hours, equipment maintenance, and parts used.
- Lead and audit preventative maintenance procedures.
- Mentor junior technicians to grow in their roles.
- Maintain a positive working relationship across all of the Operations facility.
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 4+ years of experience with material handling equipment (MHE) such as automated conveyors and controls.
- 4+ years of experience conducting preventative maintenance.
- 4+ years of experience reading blueprints and schematics.
- 3+ years of experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- 2+ years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs.
- Experience acting in a team‑lead capacity that supports, trains, and mentors less experienced technicians.
- Previous vendor‑management experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Ability to work flexible schedules/shifts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s or higher degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in Mechanical or Electrical fields.
- Experience with robotic operation and maintenance.
Physical Demands
- Ability to reach overhead, kneel, squat, climb steps/ladders, use an aerial lift, and frequently lift up to 50 lb of equipment.
- Ability to perform tasks wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hat, face mask, face shield, and composite‑toe shoes.
- Regularly required to crouch, bend, and reach to install/move equipment.
- Movement between departments, floors, and properties averaging 6–12 miles per day.
- Work in a warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures.
- Regular computer use (1–2 hours per day) for typing and data entry.
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Comprehensive benefits starting on the first day (health, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid and unpaid time off).
- Training, development, and advancement opportunities.
- Clean, cutting‑edge facility.
- Safety‑first culture.
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $23.80 – $28.00, with final pay based on factors such as location, experience, collective bargaining status, and market rates. The company will not pay less than minimum wage.
Company Overview
Cushman & Wakefield (C&W Services) is a global company with over 400 offices in 60 countries. The firm is recognized by the Human Rights Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQI+ individuals and is committed to an inclusive workplace. C&W Services lives by the belief that “Better Never Settles,” aiming to create a positive global impact.