Building Maintenance Apprentice

Gordon Food Service; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician (Apprentice) to support both manual and mechanized distribution centers. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, and repair/building systems under close supervision on a busy campus.

The role emphasizes safe tool use, component identification, and adherence to OSHA guidelines, with mentorship from Level 2 technicians and a 12-month Honeywell Level 1 learning requirement.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical skills and ability to identify components.
• Safe and proper use of hand tools for maintenance tasks.
• Ability to perform basic preventive maintenance after demonstration.
• Basic electrical skills and use of a multimeter for continuity checks.
• Ability to wire a 480V 3-phase motor using a simple diagram.
• Demonstrated focus on maintenance quality with strict adherence to OHS practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintains PIVs, fire protection, dock equipment, lighting, and related systems.
• Performs diagnostics and repairs on building equipment and systems.
• Dismantles devices to access defective parts and uses hoists/tools.
• Keeps maintenance shop and tool areas orderly and stocked.
• Completes work orders within the assigned time frame.
• Adheres to OSHA and applicable safety guidelines.
• Supports Level 2+ technicians with on-floor leadership and mentoring.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Component identification

Safe use of hand tools

Perform basic PMs after shown

Basic electrical skills

Use of meter for continuity

Wire 480V 3PH motor with diagram

Maintenance performance standards

Work order adherence

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

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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.

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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 subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.