BDC Maintenance Utility Team Member - Weekend Days

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement account with company

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Parental and family-building benefits

Job summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. in Richmond, VA is hiring an entry-level BDC Maintenance Utility Team Member to keep equipment fully operational.

The role trains you in safety protocols and basic mechanical/electrical concepts while performing simple preventive tasks and learning from experienced maintenance staff. The position offers a structured path to more complex maintenance activities, with shifts that may require mornings, afternoons, nights or weekends, and no regular overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Entry-level mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Safety training and ability to learn across basic electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and plumbing concepts.
• Ability to perform simple preventive maintenance tasks and lift up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple preventive maintenance tasks such as forklift battery and light bulb replacement.
• Learn from Maintenance Mechanics to develop basic repair skills.
• Support progress from simple to more complex maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Basic tool knowledge

Team learning

Education

High school diploma / GED

Technical school diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Torches

Cranes / lifting devices

Pipe benders

Voltmeters

Job description

What You Will Do

The focus of the Maintenance Team is to keep equipment in the BDC fully operational. The BDC Maintenance Utility Team Member is an entry-level position for the Maintenance organization that initially requires entry level mechanical and electrical aptitude, basic tool knowledge, as well as the desire and ability to work with and learn from others. The individual in this role will be trained in safety protocols and basic electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing concepts, while performing simple preventive maintenance tasks such as forklift battery and light bulb replacement. Note: Some states have specific regulations concerning this type of work, and those regulations will supersede the training noted here if applicable. Through on-the-job experiences, this individual will gain a more detailed understanding of the FFC building structures, systems, and equipment, and will progress from simple, to basic, to more complex, preventive maintenance tasks. This individual also has the opportunity to work with Maintenance Mechanics to develop basic repair skills and assist with more complex maintenance activities.

What You Will Do

The focus of the Maintenance Team is to keep equipment in the BDC fully operational. The BDC Maintenance Utility Team Member is an entry-level position for the Maintenance organization that initially requires entry level mechanical and electrical aptitude, basic tool knowledge, as well as the desire and ability to work with and learn from others. The individual in this role will be trained in safety protocols and basic electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing concepts, while performing simple preventive maintenance tasks such as forklift battery and light bulb replacement. Note: Some states have specific regulations concerning this type of work, and those regulations will supersede the training noted here if applicable. Through on-the-job experiences, this individual will gain a more detailed understanding of the FFC building structures, systems, and equipment, and will progress from simple, to basic, to more complex, preventive maintenance tasks. This individual also has the opportunity to work with Maintenance Mechanics to develop basic repair skills and assist with more complex maintenance activities.

Travel Requirements: This role does not require regular overnight travel.

What We're Looking For

• Required to work a set schedule that may be changed/modified by management based on the needs of the facility.
• Requires availability to work morning, afternoon, nights, or weekends depending upon assigned shift and overtime based on the needs of the facility.
• Must work in a distribution/warehouse environment with the physical and environmental aspects typically associated with such environment.
• Minimally must be able to lift 25 pounds; ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

What You Need to Succeed

• High school diploma/ GED equivalent or technical school graduate
• Possess a valid state driver’s license
• Strong safety orientation and proven record of complying with safety requirements
• Able to see objects and discriminate color

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in maintenance or related area
• Experience working with specialized tools (e.g., welders, torches, cranes/lifting devices, pipe benders, threaders, horizontal saws, voltmeters, hydrometers, etc.)
• Experience reading blueprints, schematics, and other technical drawings
• Experience operating various maintenance and operations vehicles and equipment
• Experience using hand and power tools

Bilingual, Military, and Veteran applicants are encouraged to apply.

About Lowe's

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com

Pay Range: $18.95 - $23.45 per hour

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.

Associate Benefits (https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/joining-our-team)

• Working at one of the largest retail companies has its perks. We offer exceptional benefits and wellness programs for eligible full-time and part-time associates, tailored for many different lifestyles. Our benefits range from health, vision and dental insurance to paid vacation, tuition assistance and parental and family-building benefits. Plus, we offer learning and development opportunities to help our associates grow their skills and achieve their goals.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 401(k) Retirement account with company match
• Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needs
• Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
• Business Travel Accident insurance
• Maternity and Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform
• Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe’s is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.