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Facilities Tech I

Our Opportunity:  

Chewy is currently recruiting  Facilities and Maintenance Technician I at our Wilkes-Barre, PA Fulfillment Center. You will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience to support the fast-paced operations of our dynamic fulfillment center environment.  Additionally, you will develop new and valuable skills and experience in the growing world of e-commerce fulfillment operations.  

This position is responsible for a wide variety of facilities, maintenance, and utilities requirements across a large fulfillment center.   

What you'll do:  

+ You will perform maintenance and repair, housekeeping and plumbing, metal fabrication and carpentry to support our fast-paced fulfillment center operations.  

+ Ensure that all fulfillment center equipment is operating properly and ensure a safe working environment for all your fulfillment team members. 

+ Complete periodic and general maintenance tasks throughout the facility - as assigned and according to schedule. 

+ Perform daily inspections of conveyor systems, shipping, and packing equipment areas. 

+ Maintain accountability for assigned equipment and associated gear list, reducing loss, damage, and defects to zero. 

+ Utilize CMMS to document labor utilization and parts inventory use. 

+ Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems, you will visually check, test, and evaluate the condition of components,

+ equipment, and circuits. 

+ Follow company procedures. 

What you’ll need:  

+ At least 36 months of previous facility maintenance experience 

+ (Mechanics and Maintainers, Construction and Engineering, Aviation and Transportation Repair) 

+ Must have electrical experience or understanding 

+ Experience using appropriate tools and maintenance equipment. 

+ Ability to lift 75 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. 

+ Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work at ground level, with the ability to climb and work at elevations up to 35 feet above floor level. 

+ Interest in math, electricity, shop mechanics, electric motors, and appliances 

+ Understand potential exposure exists to high voltage current, welding equipment, vehicle and equipment lubricants and solvents. 

+ Ability to work nights, weekends and/or floating schedule. 

+ Experience with fire systems and fire alarm electronic devices. 

+ Ability to read, understand & interpret electrical, pneumatic, & plumbing schematics. 

+ Experience with conveyor mechanical systems (belts, drives, tracking valves). 

+ Experience with VFD motor controllers, motor starters and control cabinet 

+ PLC knowledge - input/outputs troubleshooting or some programming 

+ HVAC -  knowledge or experience. 

+ Communicate preventative maintenance and repair opportunities as well as escalation of resources outside of normal hours when needed, to ensure system performance. 

+ Can communicate, make sound decisions, work well under pressure 

+ Recognize problems and repair before breakdown occurs 

+ Proactive problem solving & mechanical aptitude skills. 

+ Ability and willingness to train others 

Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com.

If you have a question regarding your application, please contact HR@chewy.com.

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