Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician

KOHLS; Galena (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KOHL'S is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to coordinate repairs and perform equipment and facility maintenance in a cost-effective manner. You will lead daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and training for associates in a fast-paced distribution or retail environment.

The role covers conveyor systems, air handling equipment, fire protection, and parts administration, with collaboration across department managers to ensure optimal productivity.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must provide own basic set of tools.
• Compliance with MSDS and lock-out/tag procedures.

Responsibilities

• Daily inspection and repair of conveyor systems and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on air compressors, compactors, bailers, conveyors, and handling equipment.
• Inspect and repair fire protection equipment; manage parts inventory.
• Provide on-the-job training to associates.
• Coordinate with supervisors to plan preventive maintenance.
• Assist outside contractors and respond to jams or malfunctions.
• Support maintenance leadership as needed.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC knowledge

MSDS & lockout/tag

Self-supervision

Own tools

Tools

Basic tools set

Job description

Shifts:

Monday-Thursday 2pm-12am

Monday-Thursday 10pm-8am

Friday-Sunday 6pm-6am

About the Role

As a Senior Maintenance Technician, you will efficiently coordinate and implement repairs and perform equipment and facility maintenance in a cost-effective manner.

What You’ll Do

• Daily inspection and repair of all conveyor systems and equipment
• Routine inspection, preventative maintenance and maintenance of air compressors, compactors, bailers, cardboard conveyors and power and material handling equipment
• Perform inspection and repair of fire protection equipment
• Parts administration

• Meet with department supervisor and/or manager to anticipate and plan for future preventive maintenance
• Collaborate with department managers and supervisors to address mechanical opportunities while ensuring optimum processing productivity
• Provide back-up for department Assistant Manager and/or Manager when absent
• Compile and maintain accurate inventory records and reports
• Provide on-the-job (OJT) training to Associates

• Perform minor electrical and plumbing repairs, painting and office furniture moves
• Perform routine maintenance on heating and air conditioning units
• Maintain lighting throughout the facility

• Assist outside contractors to perform various duties
• Promptly answer calls for jams, malfunctions or other maintenance-related issues

What Skills You Have

Required

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC equipment
• Compliance with all MSDS standards and lock‑out/tag procedures
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must provide own basic set of tools and keep the work area neat and clean