General Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:

Maintains Distribution Center (DC) facilities and equipment to maximize Operations performance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs assigned preventive maintenance tasks and minor mechanical repairs to material-handling and other Distribution Center (DC) equipment.
• Uses Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)-generated preventive maintenance worksheets to maintain distribution machinery and equipment according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and good maintenance practices.
• Maintains efficient operation of material handling equipment by clearing jams and removing foreign materials.
• Performs general building maintenance as directed, such as lamp replacement, simple construction, wiring, repair of overhead doors and plumbing.

About Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens ( proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

Basic Qualifications

• High School/GED and at least 2 years (BA is PQ only) in associate degree in industrial or maintenance technology OR at least 2 years of maintenance experience in a facilities, United States Armed Forces, distribution and/or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of industrial electricity including single-phase and three-phase power, motors, protective devices and/or photo sensors.
• At least 6 months experience with hand and power tools (such as drills, fasteners and saws) in a facilities, United States Armed Forces, distribution and/or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical theory including bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor, construction, and operation.
• Willing and able to climb to the 100-foot level to make repairs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willing and able to lift parts and tools weighing up to 80 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willing and able to perform tasks which include repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting, standing, and walking with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Salary Range: $24.46 - $37.27 / Hourly