Facility Technician II

Sysco; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual tool allowance $300/yr

2nd shift differential

Job summary

Sysco Allentown operations seek a skilled facilities maintenance technician to oversee safe operation and repair of the facility, ASRS, dock equipment, and related systems. The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, safety compliance, and on-call responsiveness.

Ideal candidates bring four years of industrial facility maintenance experience and relevant certifications, with a strong emphasis on electrical and mechanical aptitude and the ability to work in a dynamic distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic across units of measure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair facility equipment, including ASRS, docking gear, and electrical systems.
• Follow OSHA electrical safety standards and NFPA codes.
• Log time and materials in CMMS and manage preventive maintenance tasks.
• Perform basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, and light welding as needed.
• Support on-call and emergency response to ensure safety and uptime.

Skills

Technical reading

Math proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Facility maintenance tech school (preferred)

Job description

• Pay Rate : $22.00 – $28.00 per hour.

• Shift Available: 1st or 2nd

• Shift Differential : Yes, 2nd shift

• Annual Tool Allowance: Yes, $300 /yr

• Outstanding benefits - www.syscobenefits.com (http://www.benefitssysco.com/)

• Excellent full time career with a stable and growing company

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JOB SUMMARY

This is an Operations position responsible for assisting in and overseeing the safe operation, daily monitoring, and maintenance activities associated with general maintenance and repair of the facility, automatic retrieval systems, dock equipment, minor repair of electrical devices, plumbing, fleet shop, and security.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements.

• Knowledge of controls and electric (high and low voltage) with working knowledge of OSHA general industry electrical safety standards; Title 29.

• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 National electrical code and NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements.

• Understanding of electrical meter testing.

• Working knowledge of OSHA electrical Arc Flash requirements.

• Understanding and working knowledge of PLCs (programming logic controller) and PLC troubleshooting.

• Complete small welding projects as needed.

• Completes all special projects associated with buildings or grounds, as requested including but not limited to moving furniture or fixtures, changing lights.

• Completing basic maintenance and repair needs to ensure the timely completion of all maintenance needs.

• Perform general building maintenance which includes but not limited to light carpentry & painting, light plumbing, changing of light bulbs, repair of minor electrical devices.

• Maintain facility assets through scheduled preventative maintenance and repair activities which include but not limited to roof inspections and repairs.

• Concrete and asphalt paving inspections and repairs.

• Concrete industrial wear-slab inspections and repairs including joint cleaning, routing, and filling.

• Product racking inspections and repairs.

• Automatic Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) inspections and repairs.

• Dock equipment (IE: Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic pit or vertical dock levelers; manual or electric dock doors; manual, electric, or hydraulic truck restraints; dock seals or shelters), inspections and repairs.

• Responsible for logging time and materials into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) on a daily basis in the form of work orders, P.M.s, etc.

• Responsible for daily refrigeration operator duties including ePSM inspections and logs.

• Participate in departmental on-call program, as designated.

• Maintain all tools and equipment in a clean, safe, working order.

• Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment required by the job.

• Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety.

• Champion overall safety in the department.

• Comply with OSHA and other local, state and federal regulations.

• Adhere to Organization and the Facilities Department policies and procedures including appropriate attire, grooming, and attendance.

• Interact effectively, build relationships, and demonstrate a high level of cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED);

• Facility maintenance tech school (preferred)

Experience

• Four years of industrial facility and ASRS maintenance experience; or equivalent combination of education and related experience

• Refrigeration Operator I/RETA CARO (preferred)

Professional Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Must possess a valid state Driver’s License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting Company standards.

• Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program.

• Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months.

• Electrical Arc Flash training (preferred)

• Trade electrical I & II training (preferred)

• Refrigeration Operator I RETA CARO (preferred)

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear.

• The associate is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.

• The associate is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.

• The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call.

• The associate may occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.).

• The associate is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces.

• The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.