Maintenance Technician Job

Job Summary:
As a Maintenance Technician at our Walgreens fulfillment center, you will maintain facilities and equipment to maximize operations performance. In this dynamic role, you will be the backbone of our automated prescription processing systems, ensuring that life-saving medications reach patients with precision and efficiency. You will work with high-tech conveyance systems and other state-of-the-art material handling equipment. You will focus on the reliability of equipment, preventative maintenance, and facility maintenance/improvements. This position is located in our climate-controlled, closed-door pharmacy facility featuring modern amenities.

While this is subject to change, currently an individual in this position would be expected to work the second shift. The days of the week required is still to be determined, although this could fall anytime from Sundays through Fridays.

Job Responsibilities:
-Performs assigned preventive maintenance tasks and minor mechanical repairs to material handling and other Fulfillment Center (FC) equipment.
-Uses structured preventive maintenance systems 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 (www.walgreens.com) 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
-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 elevated levels 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.

Walgreens pharmacy micro-fulfillment centers are the pharmacies of the future! What is pharmacy micro-fulfillment? It's a pharmacy network of facilities that dispenses and ships a variety of prescriptions to Walgreens retail stores. We're using innovative robotic technology in a central pharmacy environment. Together, we're making lives healthier and simpler by reaching thousands of patients with life-saving medications each day.