Maintenance Technician II

Sysco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to perform routine and high-level maintenance duties. The role includes preventive maintenance on equipment, repairs, and building upkeep within the facility.

The position requires knowledge of electrical systems (AC/DC voltages) and 2+ years in facility maintenance. Ability to read schematics and work with various hand tools is essential. Night shifts and occasional weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge of single and three phase electric, AC and DC high/low voltages is required.
• 2+ years of experience in facility maintenance/preventative equipment maintenance is required.
• Experience with food processing equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery per manufacturer guidelines.
• Inspect and test machinery to detect malfunctions and communicate issues to operations staff.
• Diagnose problems and repair equipment using parts and schematics.
• Set up and breakdown of food processing equipment and perform building maintenance tasks.
• Assist with safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

English communication

Software familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical knowledge (AC/DC voltages)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This is an Operations position responsible for performing/managing routine and high-level maintenance duties 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: Conduct 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 report of unsafe conditions or unsafe acts as needed
• Report all accidents, injuries, or illnesses immediately
• Perform other duties assigned
• 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

• 2+ years’ experience in facility maintenance/preventative equipment maintenance
• Food Processing Equipment: Experience with Food Processing Equipment is a plus
• Vacuum Packaging: Experience with RollStock and Repack machines is a plus

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