Facilities Mechanic

Facilities Mechanic

Location: Pinch A Penny Sun Wholesale; 15150 62nd St. N., Clearwater, FL 33760

Pay: Starting at $24 / hr

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:00PM

What to Expect?

The Facilities Mechanic reports to the Facilities Manager and is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical equipment, machinery, and building systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. This role supports preventative maintenance programs, responds to equipment breakdowns, and performs routine facility repairs.

On a daily basis our Facilities Mechanic:

• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on machinery, equipment, and facility systems.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues.
• Repairs or replaces defective components, motors, bearings, belts, pumps, valves, and other equipment parts.
• Conducts inspections to identify wear, damage, or safety concerns.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical drawings.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and diagnostic instruments safely and effectively.
• Maintains maintenance logs, work orders, and repair records.
• Responds promptly to emergency maintenance requests and equipment failures.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations, OSHA standards, and company policies.
• Assists with installation and setup of new equipment or machinery.
• Maintains clean and organized work areas and maintenance shops.
• Participates in after-hours or on-call maintenance coverage when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

• High School Diploma/ GED or Equivalent.
• Technical certification or trade school training are preferred.
• 2+ years of facility maintenance or building maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment safely.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics, and work orders.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and maintenance software preferred.
• Clean background and Florida Driver's License.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, motors, and industrial equipment.

Looking to work for the best in the industry? Since opening its first store in 1975, Pinch A Penny, A POOLCORP Company, has become the largest franchised retail pool, patio and spa company. This first store evolved into a full-time, full-service retail pool supply store offering everything needed to operate and enjoy a swimming pool or spa. With our rapid growth we have been able to hire over 300 employees from Marketing directors, sales associates to machine operators and maintenance mechanics. We are proud to serve our community and be an employer of choice. We believe in recognizing our employees for their hard work and encourage work-life balance.

Why join PINCH A PENNY? Pinch A Penny, a POOLCORP Company is the premier destination for all your swimming pool and backyard needs. With over 300 stores and expanding, we are the nation's largest swimming pool retail, service, and repair franchise. Our relentless dedication to excellence drives us to bring people together through the joy of pools, spas, and the backyard experience. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to grow, innovate, and set new standards in the swimming pool industry.

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered "safety-sensitive" and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.