DC Maintenance Technician- Forklift Repair

The Home Depot

Lacey (WA)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 44,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Maintenance Technician – Forklift Repair to ensure safe, reliable operation of 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

Qualifications

Must be 18+ and legally eligible to work in the United States.
Experience with industrial electric forklifts preferred.
Flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots and repairs electric lift equipment, conveyor systems, and hydraulic/pneumatic issues; understands conveyor logic.
Performs preventive maintenance and necessary modifications on equipment and buildings.
Provides equipment status reports with details of maintenance problems.
Follows safety guidelines and OSHA standards; maintains a safe work environment.
Keeps work areas clean and organized daily.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Safety compliance

Education

Trade school degree or equivalent

Tools

Industrial forklift knowledge

Conveyor systems knowledge

Hydraulic/pneumatic systems

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.

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Position Purpose

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 industrial electric forklift
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