Maintenance Technician

Walgreens is the nation's largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2010 sales of $67 billion. The company operates 7,689 drugstores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Each day, Walgreens provides nearly 6 million customers the most convenient, multi-channel access to consumer goods and services and trusted, cost-effective pharmacy, health and wellness services and advice in communities across America.

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

* 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.

* Associate’s Degree in Industrial or Maintenance Technology or at least 2 years of maintenance experience in a facilities, 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, 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.