On-Site Maintenance Tech: Preventive & Light Repairs

The Home Depot

Asheville (NC)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Maintenance Service Professional to perform minor equipment repairs and preventive maintenance in Big Box retailers and other facilities, within a 25-mile radius of Asheville, NC. The role involves driving a company vehicle and performing light carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks as needed.

Typical duties include preventive maintenance, on-site service calls, and safe operation of equipment. Extensive travel 5%–20% overnight may be required.

Qualifications

Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform minor repairs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient with tablets, smartphones, and laptops.

Responsibilities

Document all work using company platform, manage parts and inventory.
Adhere to safety rules, perform pre/post vehicle inspections.
Conduct preventive maintenance and light repairs, travel between store locations as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Excellent communication

Driver's license

Proficient with electronic devices

Education

Minimal or no educational requirement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Req187167

Must reside within 25 miles of Ashville, NC.

Schedule is Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm.

Position Purpose

The position of Maintenance Service Professional provides commercial and industrial minor equipment repair and preventive maintenance services in big box retailers and other facilities. In some markets, the role also includes but is not limited to general facilities’ maintenance and the removal of refrigerant for recycling.

Representative equipment may include, but is not limited to, paint shakers devices, blind cutting machines, mobility carts, power stocker lifts, dock plates, pipe threader, ladders, wood saws, tile saws, wire and carpet carousels, compactors, bailers, densifier maintenance, pre-crusher and light general light construction repairs such as general carpentry, painting, light electrical, plumbing, shopping and lumber carts, pipe threaders, carpet cutters and power stock loaders.

The technician generally conducts maintenance and minor repairs in various locations within a reasonable radius of their home and drives a company vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

30% - Administrative & Communication - Utilize company technology platform to document all work performed on equipment, including labor and parts. Accurately maintain, report and store parts inventory. Files expense reports. Complete and organize tech stock replenishment into company vehicle. Proactively communicate with business partners and leaders regarding customer needs, parts and servicing of equipment to provide excellent customer service. Effectively communicate with customers regarding service requested and provided. Complete all required training.
10% - Compliance and Safety - Perform all work and assignments in accordance with proper safety practices. Adhere to all THD and Safety rules and regulations. Use sound judgment to address and eliminate safety related issues. Comply with company safety, driving and vehicle standards. Complete pre and post vehicle inspections.
60% - Preventive Maintenance & Light Repairs - Complete light industrial equipment repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment found in big box retailers. Respond to on-site preventative maintenance service calls. Conduct day to day maintenance and repairs independently while adhering to required safety standards. Conduct preventive maintenance, light repairs, light electrical and general carpentry. Perform general preventive maintenance tasks including but not limited to inspections / greasing / operation checks / etc. and replacement of minor parts such as wheels / ladder / safety locks / etc. Troubleshoot and problem solve minor equipment issues. Travel between store location as needed. Some travel may require an overnight stay. Perform other responsibilities and duties as required.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

This position reports to the Market Supervisor or Regional Equipment Services Mgr.
This position has no direct reports

Travel Requirements

Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

Physical Requirements

Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.

Working Conditions

Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes which cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.
Employee occasionally climb equipment and work at heights up to 20 feet.
Ability to lift or handle materials or equipment up to 80lbs.
Working conditions are indoors and outdoors including exposure to extreme temperatures, working around fumes, oils and chemicals. Exposure to loud noises, tools and equipment. Periods of prolonged standing or walking.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Associate must be willing to get EPA 608 certification and be willing to perform the responsibility of refrigerant removal for recycling.
Basic Mechanical aptitude/ability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Medium proficiency required in the use of electronic technology - Tablets / Smart Phone / Laptop.
Must have Valid driver’s license for the state in which you live and work. Good driving record - ability to pass the MVR review.

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
2 years relevant work experience such as but limited to general building maintenance.
Basic electrical experience.
Ability to read and understand schematics and parts list.

Minimum Education