Facilities Equipment Tech 2 - Richmond, VA

Publix Super Markets; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is seeking a Facilities Technician in Virginia to perform maintenance and repairs on production equipment across Bakery, Produce, Meat, Deli, and common areas. You will diagnose issues, perform repairs, and help with preventative maintenance.

The role requires flexible hours, travel to stores, and the ability to operate across electrical, plumbing, brazing, and gas systems. Strong communication and time-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Three years’ experience in using mechanical/electrical troubleshooting and diagnosis of food preparation equipment.
• Must be able to travel to stores throughout the retail division.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and repair Retail equipment.
• Provide support to new stores, remodels, and PAD programs.
• Housekeeping duties including vehicle inventory and paperwork.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Lock-out/Tag-out

Food Safety

Communication

Time management

Physical endurance

Outlook/Excel

Education

High School diploma

Industrial trade school – electrical motor control

Tools

CMMS

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Description

The purpose of this position is to support our retail stores by performing repairs and preventative maintenance on production equipment in the Bakery, Produce, Meat departments, Deli, and common areas.

• Evaluating and making repairs on Retail equipment
• Providing support to our New stores, Remodels and PAD Programs for our company
• Housekeeping, which includes vehicle inventory and cleaning, credit card statements and other paperwork associated with this position.

Department

Facilities

Job Category

Maintenance & Equipment

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent
• Three years’ experience in using mechanical/electrical troubleshooting and diagnosis of food preparation equipment.
• Must be at least 20 years old and have a valid driver’s license
• Must have and be able to maintain an excellent driving record
• Must have or obtain Natural/Propane Gas certifications within 180 days of hire
• Ability to work flexible hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time
• Willingness to be on call 24/7 when an emergency arises
• Willingness to travel to stores throughout the retail division, including nights, weekend, Holidays, overnight stays and extended periods of time as required.
• Basic knowledge in Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Basic knowledge in Food Safety
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair all equipment being serviced. This includes Electrical, Plumbing, Brazing, Mechanical,Natural and Propane Gas
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written or electronic format
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Computer skills (Outlook, Excel)
• Good human relation skills (the ability to work well with others and be a team member)
• Show enthusiasm, initiative and pride in work and a
• Commitment to Publix and our Mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in electrical motor control repairs from an Industrial Mechanical Trade School
• Six or more years’ experience with mechanical/electrical troubleshooting and diagnosis
• Knowledge of CMMS computer program

Benefits Information

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans plan
• 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 associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

Additional Information

Candidate will need to live in: Henrico, Chesterfield, New Hanover, New Kent, Ashland, Goochland, Powhatan, Richmond, or Charles City