Maintenance Technician I

Sysco; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking an Operations Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance and assist with facility repairs. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment inspection, and diagnosing issues to ensure safe operations.

The role requires basic electrical knowledge, one year of maintenance experience, and the ability to work night shifts and weekends as needed. This is a hands-on position within a large foodservice distribution network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge of single and three phase electrical systems (AC/DC) is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in facility maintenance/preventive equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and assist with repairs.
• Complete preventive maintenance following manufacturer guidelines.
• Inspect and test machinery, report issues to operations staff.
• Diagnose problems and repair equipment per manuals and schematics.
• Set up and breakdown of processing equipment.
• Perform building maintenance tasks (plumbing, lighting, etc.).
• Assist with battery watering services on downtime for Material Handling Equipment.
• Occasionally work night shifts and weekends.

Skills

Technical skills

Mechanical skills

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical knowledge (AC/DC)

Tools

Facility software

Job description

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

JOB SUMMARY

This is an Operations position responsible for performing routine maintenance, and other jobs assigned. Assists with material handling equipment and facility repairs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Each employee is responsible for the food safety and quality of our products
• Complete preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery within the facility, as noted in the equipment manufacturer’s guidelines
• Visually inspect and test machinery to detect malfunction. Communicate equipment problems to operations staff as needed
• Diagnose problems and repair defective machines and equipment with new or repaired parts, following the specifications set forth in manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Set up and break-down of Food Processing equipment as required
• Building maintenance repairs and up-keep (plumbing repairs, blocked drains, changing lamps & ballasts, light remodeling, etc.)
• Material Handling Equipment: Assist with preventative maintenance/repairs and battery watering services on downtime
• Able to work night shift and occasional weekends
• Complete other duties as assigned

Other Functions and Responsibilities:

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form
• Know and understand the company’s safety and health goals and its objectives
• Assist the company in achieving goals by participating in the safety program
• Demonstrate proper operation of equipment and tools as needed to ensure employee safety and compliance of all OSHA guidelines
• Provide management with written reports of unsafe conditions or unsafe acts as needed
• Report all accidents, injuries, or illnesses immediately
• Troubleshooting: Able to determine causes of operating errors and decide on the most effective and efficient course of action to repair
• Mechanical Ability: Must be able to read and understand all electrical and mechanical schematic and diagrams
• Repairing: Ability to work on equipment or systems using various types of hand tools, measuring, and testing instruments, etc.
• Equipment Maintenance: Able to perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and determine the proper type of corrective maintenance needed
• Tool Use and Organization: Maintain tools and maintenance equipment in working order and maintenance room and work areas in neat condition

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have knowledge of single and three phases electric, AC, DC high and low voltages

Experience

• 1 year experience in facility maintenance/preventative equipment maintenance

Skills

• Possess the ability to learn various software programs associated with the facility
• Possess strong technical, mechanical, and analytical skills
• Possess the ability to interact and communicate with all staff and management in English
• Able to deal with difficult situations, resolve issues and concerns in a professional manner

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel crouch, climb, use ladders, and perform various types of manual labor.
• Occasionally, the employee may be required to lift to 70 pounds sometimes
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat and cold temperatures and sometimes wet conditions

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

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 opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Sysco is the global leader in food product distribution, supplying restaurants and facilities while supporting sustainability and diversity initiatives with over 74,000 employees worldwide.

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