Maintenance Tech- Forklift Repair

Home Depot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Forklift Repair in Chicago, IL. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair forklifts and material-handling equipment to minimize downtime and support operations.

You’ll perform preventative maintenance, report equipment status, and follow safety guidelines to ensure a safe, efficient warehouse environment. A trade school degree or equivalent is preferred, with at least 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through a trade school degree program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs electric lift equipment, conveyor systems and related hydraulic/pneumatic issues.
• Performs preventative 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 working environment.
• Maintains clean and organized work areas.

Skills

Mechanical inclination

Basic computer skills

Engine parts experience

Education

Trade school degree or equivalent

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

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.

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 forklifts
• 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:

No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

1

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

None

Certifications:

None

Competencies:

• Experience working with general engine parts
• Basic computer skills
• Mechanical inclination

For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents:

The pay range for this position is between $25.00 - $37.00