Building Maintenance Mechanic

Albertsons Companies; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a skilled Building Maintenance Mechanic to support automated distribution center operations in Brea, CA. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve conveyor systems, automation equipment, and facility infrastructure to maximize uptime and safety.

The role requires hands-on experience with Dematic automation systems, PLCs, and electrical/electronic controls, plus the ability to work varied shifts and lift up to 75 pounds in a temperature-controlled

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of industrial maintenance experience in distribution, manufacturing, or warehousing.
• Hands-on experience with Dematic automation systems, conveyor and sortation equipment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including three-phase motor controls, PLCs, VFDs, sensors, relays, and control circuits.
• Experience diagnosing mechanical power transmission components like chains, belts, gearboxes, bearings, rollers, and motors.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and their maintenance.
• Able to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, blueprints, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent failures.
• Familiar with HVAC, refrigeration, and general building maintenance in a facility setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on conveyors and automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot Dematic systems, motors, drives, sensors, and controls.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures in equipment.
• Repair PLC-controlled equipment and HMI interfaces.
• Inspect dock equipment, doors, and facility systems daily.
• Complete major overhauls and system upgrades as needed.
• Fabricate and install components to improve reliability and performance.
• Maintain repair records and maintenance work orders.
• Support HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance.
• Follow safety policies to maintain a safe workplace.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Dematic automation systems

Conveyor systems

Electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical power transmission

Hydraulic & pneumatic

Reading electrical schematics

Root cause analysis

Forklifts & power tools

Education

Technical certification / trade school training

Tools

Dematic WCS/WES systems

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

Main responsibilities:

Albertsons Companies is seeking a skilled Building Maintenance Mechanic to support our highly automated distribution center operations. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving conveyor systems, automation equipment, facility infrastructure, and material handling systems that are critical to daily warehouse operations. The successful candidate will help maximize equipment uptime, support operational efficiency, and ensure a safe working environment throughout the facility.

The position will be based in Brea, CA.

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on conveyor systems, automated material handling equipment, and facility infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and repair Dematic automation systems, sortation equipment, motors, drives, sensors, scanners, and controls systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic control system failures.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, relay logic, HMI interfaces, VFDs, and warehouse automation systems.
• Perform daily inspections of dock equipment, doors, dock plates, racking, refrigeration systems, battery charging equipment, and facility support systems.
• Complete major equipment overhauls, modifications, system upgrades, and component replacements as necessary.
• Fabricate, install, adjust, and repair equipment and facility components to improve reliability and operational performance.
• Maintain accurate repair records, preventive maintenance documentation, and work orders using maintenance management systems.
• Support HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance functions.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures while promoting a safe work environment for all associates.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Minimum two years of industrial maintenance experience in a distribution, manufacturing, automated warehouse, or material handling environment.
• Hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting Dematic automation systems, conveyor systems, sortation equipment, and warehouse automation technologies.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including three-phase motor controls, PLCs, VFDs, sensors, relays, and control circuits.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical power transmission systems, including chains, belts, gearboxes, bearings, rollers, and motor-driven equipment.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, blueprints, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, refrigeration systems, building maintenance, and industrial facility support equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance-related power equipment, hand tools, diagnostic equipment, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Must provide own hand tools, meters, and locked toolbox.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work at varying heights, around moving equipment, and in temperature-controlled warehouse environments.
• Must be willing to work any shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call assignments as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting Dematic WCS/WES systems.
• Experience with Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience with automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), robotics, and high-speed sortation equipment.
• Experience supporting refrigeration systems, including ammonia refrigeration environments.
• Technical certification, trade school education, or equivalent maintenance training.
• Experience in a large-scale grocery, retail, manufacturing, or distribution center operation.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 5