Battery Maintenance Technician – Warehouse & Safety Focus

Hy-Vee Inc; Chariton (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Inc is seeking a Battery Technician in our Maintenance department. You will be responsible for changing, rotating and charging batteries, performing preventative maintenance, cleaning batteries, and handling minor repairs to cables and housings.

The role requires lifting and physical activity, adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and teamwork with warehouse staff. A forklift license and prior maintenance experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent experience.
• Previous general maintenance experience preferred.
• Must pass Distribution Physical and Drug Screen.
• Forklift license.
• Good general maintenance skills and ability to operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs building facility service and repair with heavy physical effort.
• Complies with all safety and sanitation programs.
• Performs battery maintenance, including watering, cleaning and simple repairs per checklist.
• Organizes the battery rooms daily and changes out batteries as needed.
• Assists skilled maintenance personnel in installation and maintenance of facility including carpentry and painting.
• Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
• Adheres to company policies and departmental guidelines.

Skills

Forklift license

Maintenance skills

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Battery chargers

Load bank

Volt meters

Plastic welder

Torch oxy-acetylene

Drill

Power washer

Forklift

Job description

Hy-Vee Inc is seeking a Battery Technician in our Maintenance department. You will be responsible for changing, rotating and charging batteries, performing preventative maintenance, cleaning batteries, and handling minor repairs to cables and housings.

The role requires lifting and physical activity, adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and teamwork with warehouse staff. A forklift license and prior maintenance experience are preferred.