Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift (Mon-Thurs, 7pm-5:30am)

The Restaurant Store; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Restaurant Store in Aberdeen, MD is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for preventative maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the warehouse building and material handling equipment, including conveyors, forklifts, and racking.

This role collaborates with external vendors, maintains a clean, safe work environment, tracks maintenance costs, and supports operational improvements. Must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in repair of warehouse equipment, including conveyor belts and forklifts, and upkeep of racking.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for warranty issues or repairs beyond technician certification.
• Ensure batteries are watered and maintained per manufacturer maintenance intervals.
• Support maintenance projects, operational improvements, and preventative maintenance.
• Promote warehouse yard efficiency by maintaining pallets and skids.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts and floor scrubbers.
• Report forklift issues promptly to leadership to maximize uptime and safety.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace following safety protocols (LOTO, PPE).
• Keep a log of all maintenance in internal systems.
• Make recommendations for repair, rebuild, and replacement of key components.
• Meet performance standards for efficiency, accuracy, and quality.
• Adhere to company policies and assist across departments as needed.
• Flex into other positions to support overall operation.

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the preventative maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the warehouse building and material handling equipment, including conveyor belts, forklift equipment, and racking. This position coordinates repairs & services with external vendors and supports overall operational improvements. Additionally, this role maintains a clean work environment, communicates equipment status to management, and tracks maintenance costs efficiently.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in the repair of warehouse equipment, such conveyor belts and forklifts, as well as the periodic movement, upkeep, and replacement of racking.
• Communicate with outside vendors regarding warranty issues or necessary repairs that fall outside the certification level of the technician.
• Ensure that all equipment batteries are watered and maintained per manufacturer recommended maintenance intervals.
• Deliver support to a variety of maintenance projects, operational improvements, and scheduled preventative maintenance on assets and equipment.
• Promote the efficiency of the warehouse yard, including the upkeep and disposal of pallets / skids.
• Operate various pieces of equipment, including forklifts and floor scrubbers.
• Report any forklift issues to leadership promptly to ensure issue resolution, maximize uptime, and ensure a safe work environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, abiding by all safety protocol such as LOTO, wearing PPE etc.
• Maintain a log of all preventative and corrective maintenance using our internal systems.
• Make recommendations for repair, rebuild, and replace of key components and equipment as needed.
• Meet all expected performance standards regarding efficiency, accuracy and quality of work.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following all safety guidelines and reporting any hazards to the appropriate leadership.
• Work closely with team members and leadership to meet daily, weekly, and monthly departmental goals.
• Abide by all company and warehouse policies.
• Flex into other positions and departments and undertake additional duties as necessary to support the overall operation.