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Maintenance Mechanic

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Bring your desire to make a difference to our Maintenance Mechanics team, which is always looking for individuals with the kind of initiative and dedication for which Publix is famous.

Contributions Opportunities
Qualifications To Apply


Contributions

Our teams of Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for maintaining everything from our fleet of trucks and trailers and our automated storage and retrieval systems to our Distribution Center buildings and lift trucks. They do this through systematic preventive maintenance that incorporates industry best practices. Without our Maintenance Mechanics, Distribution couldn't keep our warehouses running smoothly enough to deliver the right products to the right stores in time to meet our customers' needs.

Opportunities

Periodically, we have openings for Maintenance Mechanics in our Distribution Centers. These Distribution Centers are located in Florida (Boynton Beach, Deerfield Beach, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Miami, Orlando and Sarasota) and Georgia (Lawrenceville). Starting pay rates depend on a mechanic's knowledge and experience. Future pay increases are based on performance.

Qualifications

Required qualifications for all Maintenance Mechanics include the ability to interpret schematics and technical manuals as well as the ability to generate and process work on a computerized maintenance-management system.

Required qualifications that differ for each type of maintenance mechanic include the following:


ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems) Maintenance Mechanic
  • One year experience in Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems or a related trade
  • Knowledge in pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical theory, including three phase power, A.C. and D.C. power circuits, motor controls and programmable logic controllers
  • Knowledge of various electrical and industrial codes
  • Knowledge of the crane system and conveyor equipment

Lift Truck Maintenance Mechanic
  • Mechanical and diagnostic knowledge of industrial powered equipment, as well as, knowledge of circuits and operational sequence of components
  • One year experience in industrial powered equipment maintenance

Trailer Maintenance Mechanic
  • Valid Class "A" Commercial Drivers License (within 90 days of his or her start date in the position)
  • Knowledge of parts and components of trailers and of welding techniques on aluminum and steel

Fleet Maintenance Mechanic
  • Able to obtain an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Medium/Heavy Truck Certification
  • Valid Class "A" Commercial Drivers License (within 90 days of his or her start date in the position)
  • Basic knowledge of welding techniques on aluminum and steel
  • One year of medium/heavy duty truck trade school or equivalent experience

In-House Maintenance Mechanic
  • At least one year experience in building/industrial maintenance or a related trade
  • Mechanical and diagnostic knowledge of industrial powered equipment
  • Knowledge of warehouse plumbing, ARC, MIG, GAS welding and cutting
  • Knowledge of D.C. voltage circuits and operational sequence of components
  • Carpentry skills and basic knowledge of electrical (A.C. and D.C.) theory

Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic
  • At least one year experience in industrial refrigeration equipment maintenance
  • Mechanical, electrical, electronic and diagnostic knowledge of industrial refrigeration equipment
  • Knowledge of proper handling and recycling instructions for chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), hydro chlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) and ammonia refrigerants
  • Obtain an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 certification (within 6 months of his or her start date in the position)


How To Apply

To learn about current Maintenance Mechanic opportunities and how to apply for them:
  • Go to www.publix.jobs to see the list of openings and to apply for those that interest you. You can apply using any computer that has internet access.

  • There are computers at our Employment Offices in Lakeland and Atlanta for individuals who do not have personal access to a computer. Most public libraries also offer computer access.

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