Facility Technician II

About the Job

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Dania Beach, FL

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams' single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams - Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery - and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement - our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization.

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain.
• 14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
• Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi.
• Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture.
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN.
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey.

The Facility Technician II position ensures that all facets of building maintenance are taken care of by performing preventative and facilities maintenance as well as meeting immediate maintenance needs.

The Facility Technician II position is located in Dania Beach, FL.

You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will:

• Monitor, maintain and perform minor repairs, maintenance, and improvements.
• Read, interpret, and implement work orders.
• Use a CMMS (work order system).
• Effectively communicate verbally, written, and e-mail.
• Use strong interpersonal skills.
• Be safety minded.
• Problem solve/ troubleshoot and understand resources to accomplish tasks.
• Gather needed materials to complete repairs/work orders.
• Accurately track and store the departments inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment.
• Support continuous improvement within all departments.
• Assess and resolve a wide array of maintenance issues on-site.
• Electrical knowledge.
• Lighting both interior and exterior.
• Maintain all rack and guard railing.
• Plumbing.
• Welding.
• Carpentry.
• Understanding of pneumatic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance task using tools and equipment.
• Assist other Maintenance Technicians repairing and maintaining equipment.
• Perform battery changes, and preventive maintenance on batteries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: This job description reflects essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the number or types of tasks that may be assigned or reassigned during the conduct of business.

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• At least 5 years' experience working in general maintenance/construction field to include: roofing, carpentry, plumbing, cabinetry, electrical, building construction, etc. or related trade/technical school equivalency.
• This is an onsite and in office role.
• Flexibility with work hours and days. (24 hour by 7 days a week operation, including holidays).
• Ability to drive (PID) Powered Industrial Trucks inclusive of people movers and forklifts.
• Will be required to take WSI certification and pass.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, painting, flooring repairs, drywall repairs, and carpentry work.
• Thorough knowledge and experience to safely operate a wide array of hand and power tools.
• Excellent Customer Service skills with the ability to work independently, with flexibility, and self-reliance.
• Ability to perform under pressure, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

We prefer some of these qualities as well:

• Commercial experience.

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role:

• Ability to work at heights and unusual positions.
• Able to safely operate all hand tools.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis.
• Able to operate powered industrial equipment including forklifts, pallet-jacks, and handcarts.
• Must be able to tolerate an environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust and work around moving equipment - often while working in uncomfortable positions.
• Dexterity in eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals) manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation).
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces occasionally exposed to work that requires repetitive motion. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Comfortable with walking/standing 100% of the day.

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry:

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products.
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations).
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance.
• For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com.
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: (Login credentials may be required).

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