Forklift Mechanic

Verst; Sharonville (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Verst in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to support material handling equipment and building systems. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, repairs, and compliance with OSHA standards, while maintaining thorough maintenance logs.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license with good MVR, and the ability to travel regionally. Welding experience is a plus, and the work involves physical tasks including lifting up to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years prior experience in material handling equipment and/or building maintenance.
• Unexpired driver’s license with good MVR and ability to travel locally and regionally as needed.
• Ability to work at heights and on elevated platforms.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to reach, climb, bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong technical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics.
• Experience in welding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carries out preventive maintenance programs for all material handling equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation and maximize useful life of the equipment.
• Reviews daily Preventive Maintenance Check Forms completed by warehouse associates and makes general equipment repairs.
• Identifies existing or potential building and equipment issues and makes recommendations to Property and Maintenance Manager.
• Performs general maintenance and repairs of building and facilities which may include cosmetic, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and carpentry work.
• Maintains logs and documentation on maintenance and repairs.
• Complies with OSHA and other appropriate standards.
• Purchases supplies and parts from approved suppliers as authorized by the Property and Maintenance Manager.
• Assists with special projects or other assignments as required and based on level of expertise.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Reading electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding

Job description

11880 Enterprise Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45241, USA

Description

$30-$40 hourly depending on experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Carries out preventive maintenance programs for all material handling equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation and maximize useful life of the equipment.
• Reviews daily Preventive Maintenance Check Forms completed by warehouse associates and makes general equipment repairs.
• Identifies existing or potential building and equipment issues and makes recommendations to Property and Maintenance Manager.
• Performs general maintenance and repairs of building and facilities which may include cosmetic, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and carpentry work.
• Maintains logs and documentation on maintenance and repairs.
• Complies with OSHA and other appropriate standards.
• Purchases supplies and parts from approved suppliers as authorized by the Property and Maintenance Manager.

Marginal Functions:

• Assists with special projects or other assignments as required and based on level of expertise.

Job Specifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Minimum of 5 years prior experience in material handling equipment and/or building maintenance based on position needs.

3. Unexpired driver’s license, good MVR and ability to travel locally and regionally as needed.

4. Unafraid of heights and able to work on elevated platform.

5. Knowledge of OSHA regulations.

6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.

7. Able to reach, climb, bend and lift up to 50 lbs.

8. Strong technical and problem solving skills.

9. Proficient in reading electrical schematics.

10. Experience in welding, preferred.

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