Controls Technician - DC

Ross Stores; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance PLC- and PC-based automation systems within our facilities. You will work with building management interfaces, ensure data accuracy, and collaborate with internal engineering teams and vendors.

The role emphasizes electrical/instrumentation duties, safety, and the ability to work independently on-site in our warehouse environments, supporting continuous operations and energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• Functional familiarity with HVAC principles for Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Knowledgeable in assembly of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; robotic operation and vision systems.
• Ability to test and maintain electrical systems for climate control, security, and communications.
• Understanding of 3-phase distribution and 3-phase power transmission systems.
• Familiarity with MCCs; awareness of Arc Flash Hazard and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and design basic PLC logic, operator interfaces, and energy management systems.
• Statistically interpret and improve automated system performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance for controls and inventory management of parts.
• Coordinate with vendors for installation of electrical/controls as directed.
• Maintain accurate records: work orders, timesheets, parts requests.
• Maintain inventory procedures and parts control.
• Assist other maintenance team members as needed.

Skills

HVAC principles

BMS software

Electrical systems assembly

Robotics & vision systems

3-phase power distribution

Arc flash safety

MCC familiarity

PLC hardware familiarity

SLC/CompactLogix/ControlLogix

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety consciousness

Independent work

Tools

WAGO I/O System

Siemens Simatic Step 7

CAN

B&R X67 I/O

SLC 500

MicroLogix 1500

CompactLogix

ControlLogix

Job description

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

To troubleshoot, maintain and enhance the accuracy, reliability and system control's data credibility of PLC and PC based automation systems.
Effectively utilize building management system's interface tools and equipment to achieve efficiency.
Communicate and partner with internal engineering staff and equipment vendors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Exhibit the ability to troubleshoot and perform basic design of PLC logic, operator interface terminal, energy management systems and electrical installations.
• Statistically interpret and improve automated system's performance parameters, at macro/micro level.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance for controls and systematize electrical/control parts inventory.
• Coordinate with vendors, installation of electrical or controls; as instructed.
• Maintain accurate record keeping such as: work orders, timesheets, parts requests.
• Maintain parts procedure and inventory control
• Will assist other members of maintenance department as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

• Technical/Functional Skills
• Adaptability
• Commitment
• Analysis and Judgement
• Flexibility
• Quality of Work

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Functional familiarity with HVAC principles for Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Knowledgeable in the assembly of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, robotic operation and vision systems and the ability to assemble new equipment; and modify existing manufacturing equipment.
• Connect, test, and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes, including climate control, security and communications.
• Understanding of 3 phase distribution and 3 phase power transmission system.
• Firm grasp on testing 3 phase related equipment 480v and below.
• Energy management (BMS) software and hardware familiarity.
• Clear understanding of power systems grounding and safe grounding practices.
• Familiarity with Motor Control Center (MCC)
• Understanding of Arc Flash Hazard.
• Familiarity: electrical construction and configuration (hardware/software) of basic electrical components used in automation systems: Solenoids - Beacons - Proximity Switches, etc.
• Understanding of PLC Hardware: Pico Controllers, MicroLogix 1500, CompactLogix, ControlLogix and SLC 500 systems. 1794 Flex I/O system.
• Familiarity would be a plus with: WAGO-I/O System, Siemens Simatic Step 7, Controller Area Network (CAN), B&R X67 I/O system.
• Must be flexible to work any shift and/or weekends as scheduled.
• Exhibit the ability to work independently, safely and with limited supervision.
• Must place the utmost importance on working safely, and maintain a safe work environment for yourself and others, at all times

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:

Job requires ability to work in a warehouse environment, on a concrete floor all day.
Requires continuous, standing, walking, hearing, pushing, and pulling.
Consistent timeliness and regular attendance is necessary.
Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, talking, hearing (audio equipment), handling objects with hands and lifting to 50 lbs
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
This role requires full-time in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.