DC Maintenance Technician- Conveyor Repair

The Home Depot; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a maintenance technician to oversee, maintain, and repair equipment in a warehouse setting. The role focuses on troubleshooting electric lift and conveyor systems, performing preventive maintenance, and reporting equipment status.

Safety compliance with OSHA standards and daily workspace upkeep are essential. The position requires basic technical skills, a trade school or equivalent education, and at least 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a trade school degree or equivalent in related field.
• Minimum education is a trade school or equivalent.
• Minimum work experience: 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs electric lift equipment and conveyor systems; addresses mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Performs preventive maintenance and small modifications on equipment and buildings.
• Provides equipment status reports including unusual maintenance problems.
• Adheres to safety guidelines and OSHA standards; follows manufacturer and company safety rules.
• Maintains a clean, safe working environment and daily cleanup of work areas.

Skills

Mechanical inclination

Basic computer skills

Experience working with general engine

Education

Trade school degree program or equivalent

Job description

Position Purpose:

Oversees, maintains, and repairs equipment as well as other facility structures in a complex, warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• 50% Troubleshoots and repairs electric lift equipment, conveyor systems, as well as technical, mechanical hydraulic and pheumatic issues where needed. Understands and troubleshoots conveyor operating system logic


• 20% Performs preventative maintenance as well as necessary modifications on electric lift equipment, conveyor systems and buildings.


• 10% Provides equipment status report, including details of unusual maintenance problems.


• 10% Follows all safety guidelines established by manufacturer, Home Depot, or government agencies. Adheres to all safety codes and OSHA standards


• 10% Maintains safe and clean working environment, performing daily cleanup of work areas

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This position reports to Area Supervisor.


• This position has 0 direct reports.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).

Working Conditions:

• Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes which cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.


• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on conveyor systems


• Must be able to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a trade school degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 1

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Experience working with general engine parts


• Basic computer skills


• Mechanical inclination