Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:
As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll work in a highly automated, technology-driven micro-fulfillment center where advanced systems like conveyors, robotics, and automated storage solutions keep operations moving. You’ll play a hands-on role in keeping these systems running smoothly, ensuring equipment is reliable, efficient, and ready to support daily operations.
You’ll be part of an environment where your skills in troubleshooting, repair, and collaboration will directly impact the success of the operation. You’ll also have the opportunity to work alongside operations and technical teams, building your expertise with cutting-edge automation.

What You’ll Do Day‑to‑Day:
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on:
- Conveyor systems
- Automated material handling equipment (AMHE)
- Robotics and automated storage systems
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and basic IT/connectivity issues
Respond to equipment alerts, downtime events, and system faults
Support real‑time operations in a fast‑paced fulfillment environment
Use tools and systems to diagnose issues (mechanical + basic connectivity checks)
Partner with operations and, when needed, IT teams to resolve system issues


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

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a facility that utilizes pharmacy dispensing technology.
• Basic IT / Technical Support Skills, including: Fundamental hardware troubleshooting, Basic network connectivity knowledge (e.g., identifying connectivity issues, pinging devices, confirming devices are online/offline), Exposure to enterprise IT environments (Server hardware/software platforms (e.g., Windows Server, Unix/AIX, iSeries/AS400), Virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware / vSphere)

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.