Equipment Technician 1, Facility Services - Brevard / St. Lucie

Publix Super Markets; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership program

401(k) plan

Health, dental, and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is seeking an Equipment Technician I to support Deli equipment across bakery, produce, meat, and deli departments. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, coordinate parts, and assist with new store openings and remodels, gaining hands-on experience and training to advance within the company.

The role requires basic electrical/mechanical skills, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience using basic mechanical/electrical skills, including diagnosing, light troubleshooting, and minor repairs on all equipment being serviced.
• Valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
• At least 20 years old.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work flexible hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel).
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Acrobat.
• Basic knowledge of Maintenance Management Systems such as SAP.
• Basic time‑management skills.
• Basic knowledge of food safety.
• Knowledge of electrical principles.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Willingness to travel to stores throughout the retail division, including nights, weekends, and overnight stays as required.
• Willingness to be available on call 24/7 when an emergency arises.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, schedule, and complete Preventative Maintenance (PM) work orders on assigned retail equipment
• Visit stores on a scheduled basis
• Assess equipment to prevent production time loss
• Coordinate with the warehouse team to schedule delivery or pickup of new or used equipment
• Provide support and training with the Equipment Technician II to develop skills and knowledge to be qualified for a future opportunity
• Maintain housekeeping, including vehicle inventory and cleaning, credit‑card statements, and other paperwork associated with this position
• Provide support during planned activities for new and remodel stores

Skills

Valid driver's license

Basic mechanical/electrical skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Maintenance Management Systems SAP

Time management

Food safety

Electrical principles

Willingness to travel

On-call availability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Electrical motor control repairs degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

At Publix, you'll be part of a company recognized as one of the largest and most successful employee‑owned grocery retailers in the United States, where associates are empowered to grow rewarding, long‑term careers. As an Equipment Technician I, you’ll play a key role in supporting Deli equipment that keeps our stores running efficiently and serving millions of customers each year. Working alongside experienced Equipment Technician II associates, you’ll gain hands‑on technical experience maintaining production equipment in our Bakery, Produce, Meat, and Deli departments while supporting new store openings and remodel projects throughout Publix’s growing footprint. In addition to performing preventative maintenance and equipment assessments, you’ll coordinate parts deliveries and pickups, conduct store walk‑through inspections, and partner with internal teams and vendors to initiate and manage work orders for equipment repairs. This role offers the opportunity to develop valuable technical and troubleshooting skills and build a future with a company known for its culture of promotion from within, associate ownership, and commitment to operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, schedule, and complete Preventative Maintenance (PM) work orders on assigned retail equipment
• Visit stores on a scheduled basis
• Assess equipment to prevent production time loss
• Coordinate with the warehouse team to schedule delivery or pickup of new or used equipment
• Provide support and training with the Equipment Technician II to develop skills and knowledge to be qualified for a future opportunity
• Maintain housekeeping, including vehicle inventory and cleaning, credit‑card statements, and other paperwork associated with this position
• Provide support during planned activities for new and remodel stores

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of experience using basic mechanical/electrical skills, including diagnosing, light troubleshooting, and minor repairs on all equipment being serviced
• Valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record
• At least 20 years old
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work flexible hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Acrobat
• Basic knowledge of Maintenance Management Systems such as SAP
• Basic time‑management skills
• Basic knowledge of food safety
• Knowledge of electrical principles
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Willingness to travel to stores throughout the retail division, including nights, weekends, and overnight stays as required
• Willingness to be available on call 24/7 when an emergency arises

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in electrical motor control repairs from an industrial mechanical trade school
• Two years’ experience with mechanical/electrical troubleshooting and diagnosis
• Knowledge of construction drawings and bakery, deli, and meat production equipment specifications
• Knowledge of trades including electrical, plumbing, brazing, mechanical, and gas
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)
• Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Acrobat
• Intermediate knowledge of Maintenance Management Systems (SAP)

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately‑held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental, and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet‑style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/

Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if the associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

Location

Candidate must live in Palm Beach County or Brevard County.