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Job overview

Career opportunities in Distribution Warehouse Maintenance include Battery Changer, Custodial, Licensed Electricians, Maintenance Technicians providing repairs and proactive maintenance on facility equipment.

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Essential Functions

(An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation).

• Assist other maintenance technicians in the repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Clean or remedy issues pertaining to hazardous materials as a member of the Haz-Mat team.
• Communicate with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g. customers, suppliers, associates).
• Complete work orders, records, logs and other written or computer-based documents according to established procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex ammonia refrigeration system problems with equipment, logic controls and external Input/Output (I/O) devices where the repair is not immediately visible or obvious.
• Monitor work area for safety concerns, according to written procedures, and take appropriate actions as needed.
• Operate material handling equipment, battery equipment, moving machinery, and other powered equipment.
• Operate refrigeration system equipment (e.g. compressors, fan units, etc.)
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment (e.g., lift trucks, pneumatic systems, material handling equipment, hydraulic equipment, dock equipment, banana room equipment, electronic and electrical equipment, etc.) according to procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on refrigeration system equipment according to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Diagnose refrigeration and electrical problems using technical drawings (e.g., blueprints, electronic/mechanical schematics) and diagnostic tools (e.g. multi-meter, laptop)

Physical Activities

• Enters and locates information on computer
• Moves up and down a ladder. Moves up and down stairs.
• Grasps, turns, and manipulates objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Visually verifies information, often in small print.
• Reads information, often in small print. Visually locates merchandise and other objects. Visually inspects equipment.
• Reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Moves, lifts, carries, and places merchandise and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Apply sideways/upward/downward pressure to tighten and loosen hardware (for example, nuts, bolts).
• Observe behavior of others (i.e., associates, customers, suppliers).
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, which could include, but not be limited to fall protection, eye protection, hearing protection, respiratory protection, chemical protection and electrical protection such as protective footwear.
• Operate motor vehicle or other large power equipment.
• Use approved equipment to step up and access freight and equipment in elevated areas.
• Use crossovers to access opposite sides of conveyors.
• Differentiate sounds in order to inspect and maintain equipment, identify potential hazards, or recognize safety alarms. Lift, push, pull, and carry tools, objects or equipment above shoulder level without assistance.
• Write documents, reports, etc. using a writing instrument (e.g., pencil, pen) or computer.

Work Environment

Working in the following environment is necessary to perform one or more of the essential functions of this position.

• May work with substances that require special handling
• Works in areas requiring exposure to varying temperatures, extreme heat or cold, and/or wet, damp, or drafty conditions.
• Moves over sloping, uneven, or slipper surfaces.
• Work overnight, weekends, and varying shifts.
• Works at heights.
• Work indoors for extended periods of time.
• Move through narrow, enclosed, or elevated spaces.
• Work outdoors for extended periods of time.
• Work in areas with high noise levels that may require hearing protection.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

1. 1 year's experience in industrial refrigeration (for example, valve rebuilds, working with refrigeration systems); OR 1 year's experience in HVAC
2. Will obtain the Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA) Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) AND Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) certifications within 30 months of job entry date AND will maintain them while employed in this position

Preferred Qualifications

1. RETA 1 certification
2. RETA 2 certification
3. 1 year's experience in ammonia refrigeration