Resident Periodic Maintenance Technician / Mechanic

Papé Group; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & Roth 401(k) with companymatch

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Vacation time & Sick leave

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Pape’ Material Handling is seeking a Resident Periodic Maintenance Technician / Mechanic in the Moses Lake area. You will service forklifts and perform minor repairs at customer sites, traveling in a fully equipped service vehicle.

The role emphasizes growing technical skills through training and providing excellent customer service, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Join a stable, family-owned leader with decades of experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years servicing electric and internal combustion lift trucks and construction equipment.
• Self-motivated and assertive attitude.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer relations.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic maintenance on forklifts and perform minor repairs at customer sites.
• Ensure equipment uptime and communicate with customers to provide great service.

Skills

Lift truck service

Independent work

Customer communication

Driver's license

Moses Lake resident

Job description

Resident Periodic Maintenance Technician / Mechanic

Requisition Number: RESID031127

• Posted : October 21, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

RESIDENT PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC:

Do you love working on equipment and turning wrenches? Are you looking to grow your skills as a mechanic? Are you looking for not just another job, but a career? Pape’ Material Handling, the premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Periodic Maintenance Technician to join their team in the Moses Lake area.

At Pape’, you can count on us to invest heavily in your Technician career through training, resources, and support. We want to see you grow your skill set and experience, and in turn, provide excellent compensation, work-life balance, and benefits for you and your family. Come join our team!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As our PM Technician, you will work at customer locations and perform periodic maintenance on all makes of forklifts, as well as performing minor repairs such as lights, belts, engine tune-ups, and hoses. Your job is to ensure our customer’s equipment is properly maintained, running in peak form, and maximizing their uptime. Every day, picture yourself traveling the area in a fully loaded Pape’ service vehicle, performing top-notch work on equipment, interacting with customers, and knowing that they can count on you to get the job done right.

WHAT YOU NEED

• 3 or more years servicing electric and internal combustion lift trucks and construction equipment.
• Self-motivated and assertive attitude.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer relation skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Must reside in the Moses Lake area.

Compensation: $20.40-29.58/hr (Depending on Experience)

Why work for Pape’:

• Competitive pay based on your skills, training, and experience level.
• Outstanding benefits including -401(k) & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans with Company Match; Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex Plans); Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Online and Instructor-Led Training; Tuition Reimbursement for Training Programs.
• Progressive Vacation Plans, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays - Members receive 80 hours of vacation (First year is prorated for new hires based on start date), 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked, and 7 paid holidays each year. Pape’ vacation plans also have tiers based on your seniority, so as your seniority grows, your vacation time off does as well.
• Advancement - Pape’ is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.
• Stability and reputation - Pape’ is a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 160 locations, over 4,000 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape’ is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.
• Equipment - Pape’ has the largest equipment inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory!
• Employee impact - Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter.
• Training - You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.

The Pape’ Group maintains a drug-free workplace and as such, requires candidates to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver License

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