Senior Maintenance Technician – MHE & Facility Systems Lead

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Distribution Management is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Technician to lead repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting of MHE, conveyors, and building systems at our Carlisle, PA site. The role requires hands-on expertise and the ability to coordinate with managers and vendors to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of maintenance experience, an associate degree or technical certificate, and strong skills in electrical, mechanical, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience as a maintenance technician.
• Associates degree or certificate in technical education preferred.
• Prior experience working with conveyance, electrical wiring, motor controls, sensors, actuators, and VFDs.
• Ability to interpret electrical or mechanical schematics, manufacturer’s manuals to troubleshoot and repair system faults and failures.
• Effective verbal and written communication to convey technical data and needs to peers, managers, and outside vendors.
• Software skills, including Microsoft Office suite and other web-based applications
• Possess time management and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, documentation accuracy, and adherence to maintenance procedures, schedules, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Working as a senior technician, you will provide essential guidance on repairs and serve as the primary onsite point of contact for Managers and Supervisors.
• Perform preventative maintenance, installations, inspections, and repairs on material handling equipment (MHE), conveyor systems, stretch wrappers, and case sealers.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on building systems including HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and dock equipment.
• Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and implement long‑term corrective solutions.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests in a timely manner to minimize operational downtime and restore service levels.
• Troubleshoot conveyor controls, sensors, motors, photo eyes, VFDs, and other automated equipment components.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager on major equipment repairs, facility projects, capital improvements, vendor relationships, and maintenance planning activities.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and assist with oversight of vendor work activities.
• Assist with spare parts management by identifying critical inventory needs and recommending replacement parts based on equipment condition and usage.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, preventative maintenance records, downtime documentation, and repair histories.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and maintenance work areas in a safe, organized, and operational condition.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in compliance with company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide after-hours or on-call maintenance support if needed. Includes potential travel to other DC’s for hands‑on support.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Safety, IT, vendors, and management to support facility and equipment needs.

Education

Associate degree or certificate in technical education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Conveyance systems

Electrical wiring

Motor controls

Sensors

Actuators

VFDs

Schematic diagrams

Job description

Distribution Management is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Technician to lead repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting of MHE, conveyors, and building systems at our Carlisle, PA site. The role requires hands-on expertise and the ability to coordinate with managers and vendors to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of maintenance experience, an associate degree or technical certificate, and strong skills in electrical, mechanical, and safety practices.