Battery & Facility Maintenance Tech (1st Shift)

Five Below Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Below is hiring a Facility Technician in Indianapolis, IN to keep building and equipment running smoothly on the day shift. You will support operations, perform battery maintenance, and manage preventive tasks to ensure safe, clean, and efficient warehouse functions.

The role requires forklift experience, use of power tools and multimeters, and the ability to follow safety procedures. Overtime opportunities and a starting hourly rate are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience operating a forklift in a warehouse environment.
• At least one year of experience safely using power tools, including saws and drills; ability to use hand tools and multimeters.
• At least one year of experience working with basic mechanical and/or electrical components.
• Battery or charger maintenance and repair experience is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate required warehouse equipment, including high-lift equipment, RC equipment, and pallet jacks.
• Good communication skills, knowledge of safe work practices, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of associates.
• Ability to use software applications and accurately enter battery and maintenance information.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include changing and maintaining batteries, performing preventive maintenance, transporting tools, supplies, and pallets, supporting recycling activities, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.
• Responsibilities Battery Operations and Preventive Maintenance Manage the Hot Swap process and safely remove and replace lift batteries using the BHS sled.
• Perform scheduled daily and weekly preventive maintenance on batteries and equipment; complete daily logs and required maintenance documentation.
• Wash batteries, check and maintain battery water levels, inspect watering systems, and monitor the battery deionizer.
• Check battery specific gravity and use a multimeter to measure battery voltage.
• Equalize batteries as needed in accordance with established procedures.
• Inspect and maintain battery cables, insulation, and connectors; perform repairs within the scope of training and authorization.
• Monitor battery charger status and maintain chargers, racks, drip trays, and rollers in clean, serviceable condition.
• Maintain RoboWrap batteries and replace them as needed.
• Use battery changer software application to record battery change information.
• Collect and record runtime data, review performance reports, and report underperforming batteries for follow-up.
• Collect forklift hour meter readings and enter them into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to support preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Safety Follow established safety procedures, use and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE), and operate equipment only after required training and evaluation.
• Check safety switches for proper operation and promptly report malfunctions or unsafe conditions.
• Dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with company procedures and applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Operate the powered industrial scrubber and perform housekeeping throughout the warehouse, including battery change areas, to keep floors and work areas clean and safe.
• Transport tools and supplies, keep tools and equipment serviceable, and maintain supply stocks.
• Manage pallet flow, including pallet repairs and reports; transport, deliver, and retrieve pallets, and load and unload trailers to support operational needs.
• Help coordinate, load, and unload recycling materials.
• Load corrugated cardboard into the baler and operate it as needed.
• Provide standby relief and perform other job-related duties and projects as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Power tools experience

Multimeter usage

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Saws

Drills

Multimeter

Battery charger maintenance

Job description

Five Below is hiring a Facility Technician in Indianapolis, IN to keep building and equipment running smoothly on the day shift. You will support operations, perform battery maintenance, and manage preventive tasks to ensure safe, clean, and efficient warehouse functions.

The role requires forklift experience, use of power tools and multimeters, and the ability to follow safety procedures. Overtime opportunities and a starting hourly rate are provided.