Maintenance Tech Trainee

FedEx Group; Independence (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

FedEx is offering a part-time position in Kentucky to learn and develop standard preventative maintenance skills, working with an accredited college or trade school program for up to 36 months with evaluation for progression to Technician.

Responsibilities include shadowing Technicians, learning troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, and control systems, and using the CMMS to log activities. The role may require weekend and rotating shifts, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and enrolled in an accredited technical program or state-approved college or technical school.
• No previous experience required.
• Willingness to learn maintenance and machine maintenance and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic preventive maintenance per FedEx standards and ensure all steps are followed.
• Shadow Technicians and assist with diagnosis of failures and repairs.
• Develop basic troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical and control system problems.
• Learn FedEx operation and troubleshooting techniques for bar code readers, SWAK network components, and dimensioning equipment.
• Use CMMS to enter and retrieve activity logs and reports.
• Adhere to safety standards and promote a safe work environment.
• May work flexible schedules including Saturdays/Sundays and rotating shifts (daytime, midnight, sunrise).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Maintenance troubleshooting

MS Office / basic software

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System)

Job description

This part-time position supports the FedEx FedEx Facility maintenance effort by learning and developing standard preventative maintenance skills. This position is designed to work in conjunction with an accredited state approved college or trade/technical school program. The expected duration of the program is up to 36 months with evaluation at the end of the program for movement into a Technician position.

Essential Functions

• Gains working knowledge and familiarity with basic preventative maintenance work according to FedEx standards ensuring all instructions are followed and that each step is fully executed.
• Shadow and support Technicians called to sort calls; and trains on diagnoses of a failure and making required repairs.
• Learns and begins to develop personal knowledge of proper basic troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and control system problems.
• Learns and develops personal knowledge of the FedEx FedEx operation and troubleshooting techniques for the bar code readers, all components of the SWAK network, and the incompatible and scan tunnel dimensioning equipment.
• Learns and uses the CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) to enter and retrieve activity log information and reports.
• Adheres to safety standards by promoting a safe work environment through attending safety committees, training, and verifying all safety concerns are addressed.
• May be required to work flexible schedules, including Saturdays and Sundays, and on rotating shift assignments including day-time, midnight and sunrise schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED required and enrolled and taking credit courses in an approved, accredited technical program or state approved college or technical school.

Minimum Experience

No previous experience required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability, willingness and desire to learn maintenance and machine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions to complete routine procedures and/or operate standard equipment.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with immediate management.
• Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals.

Job Conditions

Preferred Qualifications

Pay Transparency

Pay: Total Base Pay Range 18.50 - 28.85 USD Hourly

Additional Details: This is a PT position. Hiring manager is Sam Napier

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)