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Building and Systems Engineering (BaSE) Maintenance Mechanic

UPS


Job Location:

Baton Rouge, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 7 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Job Description:

UPS is currently hiring a Building and Systems Engineering (BaSE) Mechanic. This position is responsible for advanced maintenance and troubleshooting activities required to keep a highly automated UPS package handling facility operating efficiently and effectively. The work environment is fast-paced technology-driven and requires routine interaction with operations and engineering teams. Ideal candidates must be available to work 1st 2nd or 3rd shift in a 24 x 7 operation. Candidates must possess a strong electrical and controls background demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot automated systems and pass an electrical assessment.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Troubleshoot diagnose and repair high-speed automated material handling and sortation systems in a fully automated hub environment

  • Apply working knowledge of PLCs HMIs encoders and photoeyes to identify isolate and resolve system faults

  • Perform advanced troubleshooting of control systems including input/output diagnostics sensor alignment signal loss and communication failures

  • Troubleshoot adjust and replace AC and DC electrical equipment such as batteries control stations fuses motor starters relays switches timers servo-driven equipment photoelectric devices transducers Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and encoders

  • Inspect troubleshoot repair and/or replace mechanical components such as motors reducers drive chains sprockets sheaves pulleys rollers conveyor belts bearings and transfer plates within automated systems

  • Inspect troubleshoot repair and/or replace pneumatic equipment such as diverters actuators lubricators hoses and coils used in automated sortation equipment

  • Inspect troubleshoot repair and/or replace hydraulic equipment such as hoses fittings cylinders and pumps

  • Perform system recovery and restore operations following automated equipment failures minimizing downtime and operational impact

  • Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on automated equipment including conveyors sortation systems bulk handling equipment and power industrial equipment

  • Weld and fabricate equipment such as handrails conveyor supports and structural components as defined by scope of work

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The starting pay for this position is $39.07 per hour. For union-represented postings wage rates ranges and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Hired applicants are eligible for weekly pay extensive training 401(k) defined-benefit pension plan medical dental and vision benefits after the waiting and/or probation period $0 healthcare premium paid vacation paid sick leave family and medical leave as required by law paid holidays and a discounted employee stock purchase program.

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination harassment and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S. an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.


Required Experience:

IC


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