DC Maintenance Technician - Forklift Repair

Home Depot; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Depot in Dundalk, MD is seeking a maintenance technician to oversee, maintain, and repair equipment in a busy warehouse environment. You will troubleshoot electric lift equipment, conveyor systems, and related mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic issues, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities.

The role requires basic computer skills, experience with conveyors, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Experience with conveyor systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs electric lift equipment, conveyors, and related mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Provides equipment status reports and documents unusual maintenance problems.
• Follows safety guidelines and OSHA standards; maintains a clean, safe work area.
• Reports to Area Supervisor with no direct reports.

Skills

Engine parts knowledge

Basic computer skills

Mechanical inclination

Education

Trade school degree 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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. - $25.00 - $38.00