DC Maintenance Technician- Forklift Repair

Home Depot; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Depot is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Forklift Repair to ensure safe, reliable operation of powered industrial trucks within the facility. The role covers troubleshooting, diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs to minimize downtime and support warehouse operations.

Responsibilities include repairing electric forklifts and conveyors, performing preventive maintenance, and providing status reports.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Experience working on industrial electric forklifts.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Trade school degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Basic computer skills and mechanical inclination.
• Able to lift moderate weight and work in a loud environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs electric lift equipment, conveyors, and related hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance and necessary modifications on equipment and facilities.
• Provides equipment status reports with details on maintenance issues.
• Follows safety guidelines per manufacturer, Home Depot, and OSHA standards.
• Maintains a clean, safe working environment.

Skills

Forklift repair

Mechanical aptitude

Flexible schedule

Safety compliance

Education

Trade school degree

Job description

Position Purpose:

The Maintenance Technician - Forklift Repair is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all powered industrial trucks within the facility. This role performs troubleshooting, diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs on forklifts and related material‑handling equipment to minimize downtime and support uninterrupted warehouse and production operations. The technician upholds safety standards, maintains accurate service records, and collaborates with operations teams to identify equipment needs and optimize performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• 50% Troubleshoots and repairs electric lift equipment, conveyor systems, as well as technical, mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic 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 Industrial electric forklifts

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

• 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. - $27.00 - $39.00