Building Maintenance Technician I & II

Associated Grocers, Inc.; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly payroll

Benefits package

401K retirement plan

PTO upon hire

Team environment

Job summary

Associated Grocers, Inc. in Baton Rouge is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician I & II to maintain, repair, and install facility infrastructure across the distribution center, offices, and campus.

You will diagnose issues, perform repairs, and ensure safe, reliable operation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire-safety systems. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2–3 years of general repair experience; a valid driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2–3 years general repair experience.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire-safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance and repairs.
• Diagnose, repair, and service pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, generators, welders, and air compressors.
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair plumbing systems (drains, faucets, valves).
• Repair electrical fixtures under 480V and related components.
• Read and understand equipment schematics to perform repairs.
• Operate heavy facility equipment (tuggers, pallet jacks).
• Use work order system to track requests, create and close work orders, and document parts and labor.

Skills

Diagnostics

Mechanical repair

Electrical basics

Hydraulic/pneumatic knowledge

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cir Saw

Reciprocating Saw

Drills

Impact tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Join Our Team of Skilled Technicians at Associated Grocers!

Associated Grocers, Inc. is a leading wholesale grocery distributor dedicated to supporting independent grocers in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. We provide a wide range of services, including marketing, merchandising, fleet transportation and wholesale grocery distribution, to help our members thrive in a competitive market. Our campus sits on 64 acres in Baton Rouge and includes over 670,00 square feet of perishable and dry warehouse space, refrigeration and power distribution plant, returns warehouse, fleet maintenance shop and administrative buildings. The Associated Grocers team of over 600 employees is passionate about community and committed to fostering strong, long-lasting partnerships. Associated Grocers, Inc. is consistently listed in the Baton Rouge Business Reports as one of Top 100 Private Companies.

We’re looking for a Building Maintenance Technician I & II to join our team! In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing facility infrastructure across our grocery distribution center, administrative offices, and campus. The ideal candidate will have strong diagnostic skills, the ability to identify issues, and implement safe, effective solutions.

Competitive Pay, Weekly Payroll, Comprehensive Benefits Package, 401K Retirement Program, Paid Time Off upon hire, Fantastic Team Environment

Shift Available: Overnight - Sunday - Thursday 11:00pm-7:30am

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform general building maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to maintain diagnose, and repair various mechanical components:
  • Pumps, gearboxes, and chain drives.
  • Generators, welders, foggers, power washer etc.
  • Conveyor systems.
  • Air compressors.
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair plumbing systems such as drains, faucets, valves, and lines.
• Maintain and repair single phase electrical fixtures such as ballasts, lights, switches, and outlets under 480V.
• Ability to maintain, diagnose and repair various types of wound spring assisted doors including tracks, rollers, guides, latches, lift springs and seals.
• Ability to maintain diagnose and repair dock levelers and their components such as pneumatic lift bags, HVLP air blowers, tension adjusters and latch bar assemblies.
• Use basic carpentry and painting skills to:
  • Hang sheetrock, suspend acoustical ceilings, floor covering repairs and concrete repairs.
  • Fix walls, floors, and doors including dock doors.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic systems such as hydraulic pumps, cylinders, pressure switches, timer relays, cardboard balers, and trash compactors.
• Understanding of facility fire system and its layout, controls, and alarm system.
• Repair and maintain damaged rack systems including the installation of Mack Rack repair kits.
• Functional knowledge necessary to weld and fabricate parts, components, and brackets out of steel.
• Ability to read and understand equipment schematics to repair all of its components and systems.
• Operate heavy equipment such as tuggers, pallet jacks, and any other motorized equipment within the facility.
• Functional knowledge and proper use of the work order tracking software in association with work orders and assignments. Tasks include:
  • Accepting work requests.
  • Creating work requests and work orders.
  • Charging parts and labor (signing on/off) to work orders.
  • Completing and closing out work orders in a timely manner.
  • Completing and closing out PM work orders.
• Understands and follows facility specific as well as industry standard safety regulations. Responsible for following all food safety procedures established by the site.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2-3 years of general repair work.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver’s license and appropriate motor vehicle record preferred.

Additional Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Experience in the use of hand and power tools such as circular saw, reciprocating saw, drills and impacts, rotary hammer drill, chop saw, table saw, and drill press.
• Knowledge of pneumatic linear actuators, limit switches, photo-eyes, compact pneumatic valving, heating coils, and thermal snap discs etc.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic systems such as hydraulic pumps, cylinders, pressure switches, timer relays, cardboard balers, and trash compactors.
• Functional knowledge necessary to weld and fabricate parts, components, and brackets out of steel.
• Mechanical knowledge of repairing:
  • Pumps, gearboxes, and chain drives.
  • Generators, welders, power washer etc.
  • Conveyor systems.
• Working knowledge of both wet and dry pre-action systems and their components including but not limited to:
  • Pressurized pneumatic supervisory system
  • Deluge, wall indicator, and post indictor valves
  • Electric and diesel fire pump.
  • Ability to assess the system based on information displayed on fire panels.
• Ability to multitask through various projects and work orders.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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