Maintenance Tech I, 1st Shift

Staples Advantage Canada; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

401(k) match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Staples Advantage Canada is seeking an entry level Maintenance Technician who enjoys working with hand tools and is eager to build a long-term career in maintenance. The role includes training and development to turn your passion into a professional path.

You’ll gain exposure to hydraulics, electrical systems and industrial batteries, with hands-on instruction, safety training, and opportunities to become certified on material handling equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass a drug screen where legally permissible.
• Full-time role with overtime as needed.
• Ability to work at heights up to 40 feet.
• Able to lift 70–100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
• Learn hydraulics, electrical systems, and industrial batteries.
• Operate MHE after training and obtain certification.
• Collaborate with colleagues and customers to resolve issues.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain safe work practices.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to be trained

Safety procedures

Analytical thinking

Teamwork / collaboration

Basic English

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Electric Pallet Jack

Job description

7:00am–5:30pm/Monday-Thursday

What you’ll be doing:

You have found your path to a career in maintenance. This is an entry level Maintenance Technician position, and we are looking for people that enjoy working with hand tools and are ready to make a career out of that passion. You bring your positive “Can Do” attitude and we will provide the training and experience needed to turn your passion into a career!

What you bring to the table:

• A mechanical aptitude, and desire to learn about hydraulics, electrical, and industrial batteries, including watering, washing, testing and repair.
• Willingness to be trained to work with electricity.
• Willingness to be trained to use vendor manuals and procedures to perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
• Willingness to enroll in Company provided courses to improve your knowledge base.
• Ability to be trained and MHE certified to operate power material handling equipment, i.e., Forklift, Electric Pallet Jack, etc.
• An inclusive approach with your colleagues and customers to forge strong relationships and foster collaboration to resolve issues.
• Ability to demonstrate analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Ability to adopt our safety procedures quickly and ensure safe work practices.
• Ability to be comfortable working in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature Variations.
• Basic English language skills (both verbal and written)

Qualifications:

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent legally permissible
• As a Full-Time associate, you must have the ability to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift; additional overtime hours will be required based on business need
• Ability to work at heights up to 40 feet or more as needed
• An ability to lift, push or pull boxes/merchandise weighing between 70 pounds and 100
• pounds by hand
• Must be at least 18 years of age

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.