General Maintenance Tech (Full Time) - Charleston Area

Parks Auto Parts, Inc.; North Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks Auto Parts, Inc. in the Charleston area is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee our facility’s maintenance functions. You will implement preventative and predictive maintenance and handle repairs on equipment and systems.

The role emphasizes safe work practices and strong mechanical skills. Candidates should be able to pass background checks, provide a 3-year driving record, and operate with the company vehicle provided.

Qualifications

• Physical demands include standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching year-round in indoor or outdoor environments.
• Ability to work safely in environments with moving parts, noise, vibration, fumes, chemicals, electricity.
• MUST pass a criminal background check and drug screen; 3-year driving record required; company vehicle provided.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the facility’s maintenance functions and implement preventative measures.
• Perform regular and emergency maintenance to equipment and systems.
• Use tools in workshop for cutting, bending, and welding of equipment safely.
• Communicate conflicts, resource shortages, or significant expenditures with management.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical skills and maintain general maintenance processes.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Job description

Welcome to Parks Auto Parts! We have served the Charleston area since 1946 and are now hiring. Parks Auto Parts is a growing leader in aftermarket auto parts distribution and are looking for qualified people to join our team.

As a Maintenance Technician you will oversee the facility’s maintenance functions, implementing preventative and predictive maintenance. You are responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for regular care, preventive maintenance, and emergency maintenance
• Exhibit good mechanical skills to handle equipment to avoid causing injuries to self and others on ground.
• Communicate any conflicts, resource shortages, ongoing problems, or significant expenditures with management.
• Ensures the proper use of all tools in the workshop for cutting, bending, and welding of equipment.
• Demonstrated experience as a maintenance technician.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds.
• Strong understanding of general maintenance processes and methods
• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices

Experience/Education/Skills Required:

• Physical demands include standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching while working in indoor or outdoor environments year-round.
• Ability to work safely in a hazardous environment with exposure to moving parts, noise, vibration, high/precarious places, fumes, chemicals, and electricity.

Must be able to:

• Must be able to pass a criminal background and drug screen.
• Must provide a 3-year driving record - company vehicle is provided

Hours:

Monday- Friday 8am – 5pm

Pay:

Pay: Negotiable and based on experience.