Maintenance Technician - Metropolitan Meat Seafood and Poultry ( (Hyattsville, MD)

Maintenance Technician - Metropolitan Meat Seafood and Poultry (

Company US1354 Buckhead Meat & Seafood Mid-Atlantic Zip Code 20785 Minimum Level of Education High School or Equivalent Employment Type Full Time Travel Percentage 0 OVERVIEW We offer our associates 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. JOB SUMMARYThis position ensures that all warehouse equipment is maintained in a safe efficient operating condition. May performs fire inspections. RESPONSIBILITIESKeep up to date on all maintenance records for warehouse equipment Perform preventive maintenance for chargers batteries and power equipment etc on schedule Issue POs for all parts ordered on approval per management Issue work orders for all work performed Other duties as assigned by Management Perform light maintenance on trailers to include (but not limited to) replacing lights repair to interior walls and floors light welding Perform assist in general maintenance of the building and grounds to include (but not limited to) repairing storage racks move furniture erect partitions basic electrical repairs basic plumbing repairs Perform scheduled monthly fire inspection Perform monthly sprinkler inspection QUALIFICATIONSEducationThe position requires a high school diploma GED or equivalent in experience. Must have the ability to read and write English. 10 years of technical experience in mechanics & electronics is preferred. Physical DemandsWork is medium to heavy in nature. The employee must be able to safely lift 50 lbs. - 75 lbs. occasionally. Repair work requires excellent hand and finger dexterity. There may be sufficient noise requiring the employee to shout in order to be heard. Mental Visual DemandsYou must be able to read text that is close and at a distance with or without correction. Trailer back up forklift operation requires distance vision. In addition you must be able to perform a manual task hear stand sit reach bend communicate and interact with others. Working ConditionsActivities occur both inside (protected from weather conditions but not temperature changes) and outside. The employee is subjected to extreme cold during freezer work. Hazardous conditions exist such as proximity to moving mechanical parts electrical current and working in high places. Equipment Operated Forklift floor scrubber and pallet jack.Additional equipment may include scissor lift semi-tractor trailer welder grinder cutting torch and a variety of hand tools. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and considers 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 opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates.