Facilities Equipment Technician 2 - Sarasota, FLThe purpose of this position is to support our retail stores by performing repairs and preventative maintenance on production equipment in the Bakery, Produce, Meat departments, Deli, and common areas.

Responsibilities include

Evaluating and making repairs on retail equipment

Providing support to our new stores, remodels, and pad programs for our company

Housekeeping, which includes vehicle inventory and cleaning, credit card statements, and other paperwork associated with this position

Required qualifications

High school diploma or its equivalent

Three years' experience in using mechanical/electrical troubleshooting and diagnosis of food preparation equipment

• Must be at least 20 years old and have a valid driver's license
• Must have and be able to maintain an excellent driving record
• Must have or obtain natural/propane gas certifications within 180 days of hire
• Ability to work flexible hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time

Willingness to be on call 24/7 when an emergency arises

Willingness to travel to stores throughout the retail division, including nights, weekends, holidays, overnight stays, and extended periods of time as required

Basic knowledge in lock-out/tag-out procedures

Basic knowledge in food safety

Ability to troubleshoot and repair all equipment being serviced. This includes electrical, plumbing, brazing, mechanical, natural, and propane gas

Ability to communicate both verbally and in written or electronic format

Ability to manage time effectively

Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Computer skills (Outlook, Excel)

Good human relation skills (the ability to work well with others and be a team member)

Show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work and a commitment to Publix and our mission

Preferred qualifications

Degree in electrical motor control repairs from an industrial mechanical trade school

Six or more years' experience with mechanical/electrical troubleshooting and diagnosis

Knowledge of CMMS computer program

Hours of work

40 hours per week; schedule varies

Frequency of

pay: Weekly

Minimum base

pay: $26.80

Maximum base

pay: $37.00

Potential annual base

pay: $55,744 - $76,960

Year end bonus: To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a holiday bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment, the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment, the bonus is equal to one week's pay if the associate remains employed through the issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks' pay.

Benefits information

Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost

An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health, dental, and vision plans plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria

Travel frequency: 30%

Address: 2875 University Pkwy

City: Sarasota

State: Florida

Zip code: 34243-4201

Additional information

Candidates must reside in the following counties: Sarasota or Manatee

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

Facility: Store 0828 University Walk

Job category: Facilities