Maintenance

Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement fund

Job summary

The Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market is looking for a dedicated Maintenance worker to perform inspections and preventative maintenance. This full-time role requires the ability to handle various repairs, maintain safety standards, and ensure efficient operations of machinery.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma, at least one year of experience in maintenance, and the ability to lift items over 75 pounds. Benefits include medical, dental, and retirement fund.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in maintenance.
• Ability to take apart machines and replace defective parts.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Oversee contractors when necessary.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Use of common tools

Ability to diagnose mechanical issues

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA certifications

Tools

Hammers

Hoists

Saws

Drills

Wrenches

Job description

Maintenance (Full-Time)

Full-Time – Maintenance Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Fund Union Position

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check and drug screening

Summary

The Maintenance position is responsible for performing inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep of equipment, machinery, and facility areas to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Essential Functions

• Conducting routine inspections of premises and equipment.
• Performing preventative maintenance.
• Handling basic repairs and maintenance.
• Overseeing contractors when professional repairs are necessary.
• Diagnosing mechanical issues and correcting them.
• Repairing machines, equipment, or structures as necessary.
• Install equipment and machinery.
• Do garden/yard upkeep by mowing lawn, collecting trash etc.
• Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts and reassemble repaired systems.
• Braze or solder parts to repair defective joints and leaks.
• Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.
• Install wiring to connect components to an electric power source.
• Cut, bend, thread, and connect pipe to functional components and water, power, or refrigeration system.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing on a regular basis. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds.

Supervisor Responsibility

This position does not require any supervisory responsibility.

Environmental Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to refrigeration and is sometime exposed to outside weather conditions.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours of work vary depending upon assigned shift.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience in maintenance.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts.
• Ability to use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices.
• Experience performing routine maintenance.

Preferred Education and Experience

• OSHA certifications

EEO Statement

Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market is an equal opportunity employer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.