Buildings & Grounds Technician
Company: Americold
Location: Newark
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Americold provides temperature-controlled warehousing and
transportation to food producers, restaurants, schools and retail
outlets such as grocery stores. We're proud to provide an essential
link in the food industry supply chain and to help put food on
tables around the world. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Americold owns
and operates temperature-controlled warehouses around the world. We
have over 16,000 associates and offer a wide variety of career
opportunities - from warehouse forklift operators and supervisors
to accounting, administration, business development, customer
support, engineering, transportation, and technology solutions
positions.Primary Responsibility: Under general supervision works
independently performing routine general maintenance and repair
throughout the warehouse. Must be proficient in the troubleshooting
and repair of electrical, plumbing, lift truck, sprinkler systems,
and carpentry. Essential Functions: Performs all repairs and
adjustments of doors, dock levelers, freezer doors, sprinkler
systems, and electrical work in accordance with OSHA Standards.
Performs basic maintenance and repairs on roofing systems. Performs
routine maintenance on office and break room HVAC systems Inspects
other operating equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and
operational standards Test, maintain, and evaluate equipment
performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters,
pyrometers, and pressure gauges Maintain tools and machinery in
good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed.
Maintain batteries and chargers in working order in accordance with
OSHA Standard. Conducts test of safety equipment (Exit signs, fire
extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.) to ensure OHSA and
operational standards. Maintains accurate preventive maintenance
records Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time and
ready to work assigned shift. Answer security alarm calls as
needed. Keeps work area clean and performs housekeeping duties as
required. Able to perform routine maintenance on external equipment
and grounds to include snow removal, painting, paving repairs, etc.
Performs related work and other job assignments as
requiredQualifications & Experience: High school diploma or general
education degree (GED) preferred. 1-year maintenance mechanic
experience Knowledge of various types of equipment in maintenance
trades Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP
Preferred)Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of general
warehouse practices Strong communication skills Mathematical and
documentation skills necessary Ability to work with hands in
mechanically oriented situations Ability to follow verbal and
written instructions, as well as interpret pencil sketches and
diagrams Must be able to work flexible shifts, if required,
including on call Must be able to relate to other people beyond
giving and receiving instructions: they must get along with
co-workers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; perform work
activities requiring reasoning, negotiating, instructing,
persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to
criticism from a supervisorPhysical Requirements: May be required
to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures
of 15 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures
(including heat, cold and precipitation) Must tolerate heights up
to 35 ft. and be able to access elevated platforms and catwalks
Must be able to climb ladders and stairs Frequently required to
stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel;
and crouch Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Must be
able to use hand and power tools Must be able to use hands and
fingers to handle, feel, and/or manipulate parts & tools Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Either
naturally or with the aid of eye glasses Able to work nights and
weekends Able to pass a physical and respiratory examAmericold is
an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.EOE/AA M/F/D/V
DFW.
Keywords: Americold, Newark , Buildings & Grounds Technician, Professions , Newark, New Jersey
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