Maintenance Technician I

Fleet Farm; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet Farm is seeking a Maintenance Technician I for its distribution center. You will perform preventative and routine maintenance on facility systems and material handling equipment, test safety systems, and work with outside vendors to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires a high school diploma, a year of maintenance experience preferred, and strong problem-solving, time management, and communication skills. Proficiency with Excel/Word and familiarity with CMMS are beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year facility maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with building control and mechanical systems ideal.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills required.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word requested.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance to facilities and equipment.
• Test systems such as fire suppression and emergency lighting.
• Repair material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.).
• Coordinate with outside vendors and maintain CMMS work orders.
• Assist with grounds maintenance and HVAC systems.
• Respond to service calls and document work in CMMS.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklifts

Job description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced hands-on work environment? Do you have a strong knowledge of building and equipment maintenance? This role could be for you!

The Maintenance Technician I will be responsible for a variety of job duties revolving around the efficient operation of the Distribution Center. This will include performing preventative maintenance, routine maintenance and equipment testing, repair and maintenance of material handling equipment, and working with outside vendors. The Maintenance Technician I will also assist in maintaining the grounds.

Job duties:

• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs to maintain the facility and equipment.
• Performs regular tests to systems including fire suppression, emergency lighting, etc.
• Troubleshoots semi-complex problems and understand resources needed to resolve them.
• Repairs and ensures proper maintenance of material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, belt tracking, component adjustment/replacement, component lubrication, etc.
• Responds to service calls and corrects equipment failures and faults.
• Performs general repair and maintenance work as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Completes work orders in the computerized maintenance management system.
• Places work orders as necessary for escalated repair needs.
• Serves as a liaison with outside vendors who maintain the facility.
• Assists in maintaining and operating heating and cooling equipment, boilers, plumbing, and fire suppression systems.
• Provides basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC maintenance.
• Coordinates the maintenance of grounds by collaborating with outside vendors regarding provided services and ensuring routine grounds keeping between vendor visits in order to maintain site safety standards.
• Assists with the removal of trash and recycling from the facility.
• Installs and moves work areas and furniture.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of facility maintenance experience preferred. Knowledge of facility industry standards and building codes preferred.
• Experience maintaining building control systems, mechanical systems, conveying systems is ideal and forklifts preferred. Training available.
• Excellent time management skills, the ability to multi-task and prioritize work including strong problem-solving skills and communication skills is required.
• Mechanical experience with gearboxes, sprockets, chains, bearings, guide rollers, etc. a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word) is required.

Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.