Maintenance Tech I, 3rd Shift

Staples, Inc.; Town of Montgomery (NY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture groups

Flexible PTO 22 days & holidays (7)

Discounts & 401(k) matching

Job summary

Staples, Inc. in Town of Montgomery, NY is hiring an entry-level Maintenance Technician for night shift. You will work 11:00pm-7:30am, using hand tools and learning hydraulics, electrical systems, and batteries. Training will be provided to turn passion into a long-term career.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and a willingness to learn, with overtime as needed and a strong focus on reliable equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass a drug screen where permitted by law.
• Full-time with overtime as needed.
• Work at heights up to 40 feet or more when required.
• Lift/push/pull 70–100 lb repeatedly.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• Basic English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level maintenance tasks using hand tools.
• Learn hydraulics, electrical, and battery basics.
• Follow vendor manuals and procedures for preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Complete company-provided trainings to grow skills.
• Operate power material handling equipment after certification.
• Collaborate with colleagues to resolve issues and maintain safety.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools use

Analytical thinking

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Basic English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Electric Pallet Jack

MHE certification

Job description

11:00pm-7:30am/Sunday-Thursday

*We offer pay for performance where associates can earn additional compensation if they meet certain productivity thresholds.*

Our supply chain team is dedicated to meeting our customers’ needs both now and in the future. By pairing innovative technology with dynamic employees, we create smarter, more efficient ways to meet our customers’ needs faster. Our network of distribution, fulfillment, fleet, furniture installation and professional teams work together in fun and safe environments to deliver state-of-the-art products, services, and expertise to our customers.

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

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.