BDC Maintenance Utility Team Member - Weekends

Lowe's; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s is hiring an entry-level Maintenance Team Member to keep BDC equipment fully operational. You’ll learn basic electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and plumbing concepts, perform simple preventive maintenance, and work with Maintenance Mechanics to develop skills on the job.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or technical training, safety orientation, and the ability to lift up to 70 pounds in a distribution/warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical school graduate.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Strong safety orientation and ability to comply with safety requirements.
• Able to see objects and discriminate color.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple preventive maintenance tasks (e.g., forklift battery and light bulb replacement).
• Learn and apply basic electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing concepts.
• Assist Maintenance Mechanics on more complex maintenance activities as skills develop.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Basic tool knowledge

Safety orientation

Teamwork / ability to learn from peers

Education

High school diploma / GED or technical school

Tools

Welders

Torches

Cranes / lifting devices

Pipe benders

Threaders

Horizontal saws

Voltmeters

Hydrometers

Hand and power tools

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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Working Conditions

Environmental factors vary by location. You may be working in both inside and outside weather conditions. Exposure to varying climates, including extreme heat or cold, wet, damp, humid, windy, or drafty conditions, is possible. You may be exposed to constant or intermittent noises in addition to moving or shaking objects and equipment.

Lifting methods vary based on role, weight, and volume. Associates must follow guidelines, limiting single lifts to 70 pounds. Team lifts are used minimally starting at 70 pounds or when needed. Powered equipment should be used as required, with proper training or assistance from a trained coworker.

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

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than$86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based inMooresville, 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.