Forklift Battery Technician

Stefanini, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini, Inc in Phoenix is seeking an Ultra Care Technician I to perform routine maintenance on industrial batteries at client sites. The role requires safe operation of service vehicles, battery inspections, watering, washing, and recording cell voltages.

You will install watering systems, manage parts inventory, support service calls, promote related products, and maintain professional standards with customers while following OSHA and hazmat policies.

Qualifications

• Read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, plus manuals.
• Able to interpret and follow written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Prioritize work, work independently, and move between tasks efficiently.
• Analytical and critical thinker; ability to solve problems.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in records and tasks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to define problems and fix them.
• Excellent customer service skills and active listening.
• Solid organizational skills and time management.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company professionally at client sites.
• Perform battery inspections, watering, washing, and voltage/specific gravity recording.
• Install watering systems as needed.
• Operate a service vehicle safely and maintain it.
• Operate forklift and reach truck regularly.
• Address safety and EPA issues and maintain compliance.
• Process water from battery wash and test pH levels.
• Maintain accurate parts inventory and arrange orders as needed.
• Promote point of sale items and allied services.
• Coordinate repairs and communicate with customers and team.

Skills

Reading safety rules

Follow instructions

Prioritize work

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Tools

Forklift operation

Reach truck operation

Job description

Job Details

Forklift Battery Technician Phoenix,AZ Posted:9/15/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 86907 Job Category: Labor Position Type: Direct Duration: DIRECT Shift: 1 Positions Available: 3

Purpose and Scope:

The Ultra Care Technician I is responsible for performing regularly scheduled maintenance of industrial batteries and related products at the client site.

Responsibilities:

• Represents the company in a neat and professional manner in accordance with company standards.
• Practices safety and good housekeeping in all circumstances.
• Performs battery inspections, battery watering, battery washing, and full-scale inspection including recording of cell voltages and specific gravities.
• Performs watering system installations.
• Conveys information to proper customer contacts.
• Safely operates a service vehicle and keeps it in good working order.
• Operates a forklift and reach truck on a regular basis.
• Recognizes and addresses safety and EPA issues.
• Safely and correctly processes non-potable water recovered by the battery wash.
• Tests for and analyzes results of acidity level of water (pH).
• Performs voltage testing and pressure washing of battery.
• Maintains an accurate assigned parts inventory.
• Actively promotes point of sale items and allied products and services.
• Follows assigned schedule to ensure regular product maintenance.
• Complies with company policies and procedures (regarding issues such as warranty, safety, environmental, OSHA, and hazmat).
• Ensures work orders are filled out properly and submitted in a timely manner.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers.
• Communicates with others (supervisor, company technicians or other departments, as needed), to coordinate necessary repairs or either resolve customer complaints or seize opportunities.
• All other duties as required.

Skills / Other:

• Able to read and comprehend documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, plus procedural and technical manuals.
• Able to interpret and follow instructions (provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form).
• Able to prioritize work, work independently, and move from task to task.
• Analytical and critical thinker.
• Detail-oriented.
• Troubleshooting skills, able to define problems and solve them.
• Strong customer service skills, including active listening.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Deadline-driven, self-motivated.

Experience:

• 1-3 Years of experience involving battery industry or related experience, preferably within a field service environment. Prior sales or customer service in a field service environment, strongly preferred.

Pay: $27-$30/hr DOE #MCTA1