Facility Technician - Distribution Center

David; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

David is seeking a Facility Technician - DC to maintain and repair forklifts, conveyors, and related warehouse equipment at the distribution center. The role requires performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and timely repairs to ensure safe operation and equipment availability.

The ideal candidate has an engineering-minded background with 3+ years in manufacturing or warehousing, valid forklift certification, and the ability to read schematics and service manuals.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from a college or technical school required.
• Degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance strongly preferred.
• Five to ten years of related maintenance experience preferred.
• At least three years of related experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, and advanced repairs on forklifts, conveyors, and other warehouse equipment.
• Complete emergency and scheduled repairs, preventive maintenance, and daily facility inspections to identify equipment or building systems requiring service.
• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on equipment and facility systems rated at 480 volts and below. High-voltage work is not required.
• Maintain accurate records of completed maintenance, inspections, and repairs according to company standards and OSHA requirements.
• Communicate daily with the DC Facility Manager regarding repairs, vendor visits, inspection findings, equipment concerns, and completed work.
• Travel between distribution center locations as needed.

Skills

Forklifts

Conveyors

Electrical maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Reading schematics

Documentation

Safety procedures

Plc/HVAC knowledge

Education

One-year certificate in college or technical school

Degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance (preferred)

5–10 years related maintenance experience (preferred)

3+ years in manufacturing/warehouse environment

Tools

Forklift operator certification

Job description

The Facility Technician - DC is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all equipment which may include a variation of forklifts, conveyors and other warehouse power equipment to ensure availability and safe operation.

Position Details

Employment Status: Full-Time
Work Location: Onsite at the Distribution Center
Schedule: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Schedule may be adjusted based on operational needs.

Essential Functions

• Perform skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, and advanced repairs on forklifts, conveyors, and other warehouse equipment.
• Complete emergency and scheduled repairs, preventive maintenance, and daily facility inspections to identify equipment or building systems requiring service.
• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on equipment and facility systems rated at 480 volts and below. High-voltage electrical work is not required.
• Maintain accurate records of completed maintenance, inspections, and repairs according to company standards and OSHA requirements.
• Communicate daily with the DC Facility Manager regarding repairs, vendor visits, inspection findings, equipment concerns, and completed work.
• Respond promptly to service calls from the distribution center management team.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow all safety procedures, rules, and required PPE standards.
• Perform plumbing maintenance and carpentry repairs as needed.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, technical documents, schematics, and work orders to complete required maintenance and repairs.

Education and Experience

• One-year certificate from a college or technical school required.
• Degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance strongly preferred.
• Five to ten years of related maintenance experience preferred.
• At least three years of related experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.

Licenses, Certifications, and Training

• Certified electrician license is not required.
• Training or certification to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair applicable forklift equipment is required.
• Current forklift operator certification is required or must be obtained within the timeframe established by the company.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial systems.
• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair forklifts, conveyors, warehouse equipment, plumbing systems, and facility components.
• Ability to safely perform electrical maintenance and repairs on systems rated at 480 volts and below.
• Ability to complete basic carpentry and facility repairs.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, electrical and mechanical schematics, and work orders.
• Ability to accurately document maintenance work and communicate repair status, safety concerns, and vendor activity to management.
• PLC and HVAC experience preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel between distribution center locations and by car, rail, or air as required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and mechanical tools to repair machinery and equipment.
• Ability to balance, bend, kneel, squat, reach, and move throughout the distribution center.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a distribution center that is not temperature controlled, including hot summer and cold winter conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE and follow all company safety procedures.