Facilities Technician 2 - Fulfillment Center

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Brobston Group is looking for a Facilities Technician 2 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The successful candidate will execute preventative maintenance and troubleshoot building systems in a fulfillment center.

Key responsibilities include maintaining material handling systems and diagnosing electrical systems. Applicants should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers opportunities to lead maintenance procedures and assist in technician training.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with conveyors and building maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of operation and repair of material handling equipment.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and aerial lifts.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain material handling systems.
• Diagnose electrical systems and interpret ladder diagrams.
• Lead preventative maintenance procedures.

Skills

Conveyor maintenance

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Building maintenance

Communication skills

Forklift operation

Tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

PLC systems

Job description

Summary

The Facilities Technician 2 executes preventative maintenance and performs troubleshooting and repairs on building systems and material handling equipment in a fulfillment center. The role supports operations by designing maintenance solutions, leading preventative maintenance procedures, and assisting with technician training. The technician diagnoses electrical and control systems, operates maintenance equipment, and helps ensure a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair material handling systems and conveyors, including motor/reducer issues, belt tracking, and belt lacing
• Diagnose electrical and electronic control systems using test equipment and interpret ladder diagrams and relay logic
• Maintain and troubleshoot control components such as photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, sensors, timers, solenoids, drives, tachs, and encoders
• Operate forklifts, scissor and boom lifts, hand tools, and energy management equipment to perform system support tasks
• Lead and execute preventative maintenance procedures and create/close work orders with accurate labor, maintenance, and parts data
• Assist in training service technicians and collaborate with operations and other departments to meet building and department goals

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience with conveyors, electrical systems, and building maintenance
• Advanced knowledge of operation and repair of material handling equipment
• Advanced knowledge of power tools and pneumatic or hydraulic tools; basic knowledge of control systems and PLCs preferred
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and aerial lifts and use hand tools and diagnostic equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to move up to 49 lbs and stand or walk during shifts up to 12 hours