DC Maintenance Technician

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ULTA Beauty is looking for a Lead Technician to oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of critical material handling equipment within the Distribution Center in Jacksonville, Florida. The role requires advanced troubleshooting skills and the ability to provide technical guidance to team members.

Successful candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in preventative maintenance, a valid state-issued HVAC or Electrician license, and a strong understanding of safety procedures. The position may involve working in challenging conditions but offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience conducting preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety procedures on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Leads maintenance and repair of material handling equipment.
• Provides technical guidance and delegates maintenance tasks.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of communication protocols

Proven ability to troubleshoot MHE peripheral

Developed communication skills

Ability to follow instructions quickly and accurately

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrician tools

Powered equipment

Job description

General Summary & Scope

Leads the operation, maintenance, and repair of material handling equipment critical to the safe, efficient distribution of products within the Distribution Center. Ensures maximum equipment uptime by applying advanced troubleshooting skills across a variety of machines and systems. If serving as the Lead technician, providing technical guidance, delegating daily maintenance tasks, and ensuring clear end‑of‑shift handoffs. Acts as the primary point of contact for managers and supervisors on equipment performance, repairs, and maintenance priorities. This role combines hands‑on expertise with leadership responsibility to support operational excellence in a high‑volume, 300,000+ sq. ft. facility.

*Pay for this position varies on position. We have Technician 1, 2, & 3.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Performance

• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs industrial electrical systems, motor controls, and electronics
• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, transformers, and wiring methods and materials
• Designs and builds specifications for new electrical circuits
• Maintains and repairs Material Handling Systems such as conveyors, case erectors, and sortation equipment
• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, including photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, Servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, tachs, and encoders
• Troubleshoots PLC ladder logic (read use for troubleshooting), components (CPU back plains, I/O boards, counters, modules, and devices) and communications protocols
• Modifies programming code to change operation of conveyors, interpreting multiple programming code languages
• Maintains and repairs battery powered equipment
• Performs basic maintenance of powered equipment manufacturers, including Raymond, Crown, Toyota
• Maintains building and grounds, including basic carpentry and HVAC troubleshooting
• Maintains a clean and organized maintenance shop

People

• Provides technical guidance on repairs, delegating daily maintenance tasks and ensuring smooth shift transitions through detailed “end‑of‑shift” handoffs
• Ensures all associates timely complete required CMMS documentation and associated end‑of‑shift
• Serves as primary point of contact for Managers and Supervisors regarding equipment maintenance and repair priorities
• Participates in mandatory trainings and meetings to support continuous professional growth and team development

Process

• Maintains thorough knowledge of and ensures compliance with Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and standards
• Adheres to the Ulta Beauty dress code
• Protects company assets by following loss prevention best practices and providing exceptional guest service
• Executes other operational tasks as directed to support business needs

Job Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience conducting preventative maintenance and advanced knowledge of machinery Ulta Beauty uses inside of our distribution centers
• Experience with safety procedures on equipment

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid state‑issued HVAC technician, Electrician, or Plumber license or certification required
• Manufacture certified repair person for powered equipment

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of communication protocols, such as Profibus, Modbus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, etc.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot MHE peripheral.
• Developed communication skills
• Must be able to communicate on all levels
• Must be able to work individually and as a team
• Basic ability to understand written and oral instructions in the English language
• Ability to follow instructions quickly and accurately

Special Position Requirements

• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Flexibility in daily task assignment

Working Conditions

• Constant exposure to loud noises
• Occasional work in high places
• Exposure to variable temperatures
• Exposure to dusty environment
• May be exposed to strong scents related to cosmetic or fragrance
• May be required to work in narrow aisles or trailers

If an associate has a disability that prevents them from performing an essential function of the job, the Company will engage in the interactive process with the associate to determine whether there is a reasonable accommodation that will enable the associate to perform the essential functions of the job.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.