Building Maintenance Apprentice

gfs; Imperial (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is seeking a Level 1 Technician (Apprentice) to support maintenance across distribution centers. You will assist with preventative maintenance, diagnose equipment issues, and perform repairs using standard tools and basic electrical skills.

Role requires High School or equivalent, willingness to learn Honeywell Level 1 requirements, and adherence to safety guidelines. This entry-level position offers mentorship and growth within our maintenance team at multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Level 1 Technician (Apprentice)
• Ability to perform basic PM's after being shown once
• Knowledge of safe use of hand tools and basic electrical skills
• Ability to read simple wiring diagrams and use a meter for continuity

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on building equipment and systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation, performs diagnostic routines and troubleshoots to locate root cause of problems.
• Performs electrical diagnostics on equipment and makes necessary repairs based on the diagnosis.
• Dismantles devices to access and remove defective parts using hoists, hand and power tools.
• Maintains a maintenance shop and orderly tool storage.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Component identification

Hand tools

Electrical skills

Safety practices

Education

High School/Equivalent

Job description

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Position Summary:

Manual Distribution Centers

Maintains Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV), fire protection systems, dock equipment, including levelers and restraints, lighting inside and outside, dock doors, industrial batteries and chargers, racking and other duties as assigned.

Performs maintenance and repairs on the building and building systems. This includes preventative maintenance and repairs, along with responding to calls and performing system enhancements.

Mechanized Distribution Centers

Maintains Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV), fire protection systems, dock equipment, including levelers and restraints, lighting inside and outside, dock doors, industrial batteries and chargers, racking and other duties as assigned.

Performs maintenance and repairs on material handling systems. This includes preventative maintenance along with responding to calls and performing system enhancements.

Essential Functions:

• Performs preventative maintenance on building equipment and systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation, perform diagnostic routines and troubleshoots to locate root cause of problems and makes appropriate adjustments and repairs.
• Performs electrical diagnostics on equipment and makes necessary repairs based on the diagnosis.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, hand and power tools.
• Maintains a maintenance shop, storage closets and tool rooms in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Follows through and completes all work orders in assigned time period
• Maintains appropriate levels of material handling equipment inventory.
• Tracks and completes all preventative maintenance utilizing Maximo CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)
• Ensures compliance with OSHA and other federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Adheres to the mission and cornerstone values and applicable practices of the organization.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attending related conferences, seminars, etc. Maintains peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Level 1 Technician (Apprentice)

Supervision Level:

• Daily 1-1 with leadership on the floor
• Very intensive leadership oversight
• 100% of work must be inspected and employee feedback provided

Mentorship:

• Must be assigned a peer mentor from Level 2 or higher
• This person is not allowed to act as a peer trainer in any capacity

E-learning Requirements:

• Honeywell Level 1 completion (within 12 months for external hires to this role)

Work Habits:

• Must have a high level of initiative
• Must work safe on a consistent basis

Knowledge:

• Basic mechanical skills
• Component identification
• Proper, and safe, use of hand tools
• Ability to perform basic PM's after being shown once
• Basic electrical skills
• Component identification
• Ability to use meter to check continuity
• Ability to wire 480v 3PH motor using simple wiring diagram

Job Performance:

• Assigned Maintenance Percentage - Less than 12.5% per month
• Work Order Failures - No more than 4 per month

Work Assignments:

• PM's and work assignments all with trainer support and oversight
• No critical equipment assignments are allowed
• All work assignments, including PM's, are all inspected by a Level 3 Technician or a member of maintenance leadership before returning to service

Education

• Required
• High School/Equivalent

Work Experience

• Preferred
• Internship / Work Study or Internal Applicant without previous training or experience

Culture

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your sub