General Maintenance Technician - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Walgreens; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 33,200 - 50,585; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is looking for a Maintenance Technician in Deerfield, Illinois to maintain distribution center facilities and equipment to optimize operations. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance tasks, equipment repairs, and general building maintenance. The ideal candidate needs a high school diploma with at least 2 years of relevant experience and knowledge of industrial electricity. The position offers an hourly salary range of $24.1 - $36.72.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of maintenance experience in facilities, armed forces or manufacturing environment.
• Willing and able to climb to the 100-foot level for repairs.
• At least 6 months of experience with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on distribution center equipment.
• Use CMMS for maintenance worksheets and machinery upkeep.
• Clear jams and maintain efficient operation of material handling equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of industrial electricity

Experience with hand and power tools

Mechanical theory knowledge

Education

High School/GED and 2 years in industrial or maintenance technology

Job description

Job Summary

Maintains Distribution Center (DC) facilities and equipment to maximize Operations performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs assigned preventive maintenance tasks and minor mechanical repairs to material-handling and other Distribution Center (DC) equipment.
• Uses Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)-generated preventive maintenance worksheets to maintain distribution machinery and equipment according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and good maintenance practices.
• Maintains efficient operation of material handling equipment by clearing jams and removing foreign materials.
• Performs general building maintenance as directed, such as lamp replacement, simple construction, wiring, repair of overhead doors and plumbing.

About Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

Basic Qualifications

• High School/GED and at least 2 years (BA is PQ only) in associate degree in industrial or maintenance technology OR at least 2 years of maintenance experience in a facilities, United States Armed Forces, distribution and/or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of industrial electricity including single-phase and three-phase power, motors, protective devices and/or photo sensors.
• At least 6 months experience with hand and power tools (such as drills, fasteners and saws) in a facilities, United States Armed Forces, distribution and/or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical theory including bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor, construction, and operation.
• Willing and able to climb to the 100-foot level to make repairs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willing and able to lift parts and tools weighing up to 80 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willing and able to perform tasks which include repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting, standing, and walking with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The salary below is provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser: jobs.walgreens.com/benefits

Salary Range: $24.1 - $36.72 / Hourly