Service Technician - Facilities

NFM; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same day pay

Competitive pay increases up to 7%

Staff discount on merchandise

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) is seeking a Service Technician to maintain and repair material handling equipment and related machinery across our facilities. You will diagnose issues, perform repairs, and ensure all equipment is 100% operational and safe for use.

Responsibilities include following OSHA safety training, updating the asset system, and conducting preventive maintenance. Night/weekend hours and a valid driver's license may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience with repair of Material Handling Equipment.
• Must have good working knowledge of electrical circuits and schematics.
• Pre-employment screening includes a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• All repairs and maintenance of machinery and equipment, including order picking gear and forklifts.
• Diagnose, repair, and ensure 100% operation and safety of equipment.
• Record work performed in the asset management system.
• Perform preventive maintenance and keep equipment in good working order.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), we’ve been hiring friends since 1937—people who share our passion for helping customers feel right at home. If you share our vision, we invite you to be one of us! People love working here! Named one of Furniture Today’s Best places to work, and here a few reasons why: A FUN, stable work environment, with no layoffs in our history. A safe place to work and shop, development opportunities leading you to the career of your dreams and a culture that encourages volunteering and serving our communities.

Pay Range: $22.10-27.40

Job Description: Your Piece of the Puzzle

As NFM’s Service Technician you are responsible for all repairs and maintenance of all machinery and mechanical equipment to include: order picking equipment, tow tractors, reach trucks, forklifts and forklift attachments, batteries, battery handling system, material handling carts, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, floor scrubbers, compactors, recycling equipment, dock levelers, and automated conveyor equipment. You will perform routine maintenance, diagnose, and repair machinery and mechanical equipment, while ensuring machinery and mechanical equipment is 100% operational and safe to be used in NFM facilities.

Job Duties: A Day in the Life

• Safety First: Attend OSHA required safety classes and specific training as mandated by NFM (i.e., Quality related classes, Service Plus, Back Education)
• Prepare: Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Repair or replace defective parts to keep all machinery in good working order
• Track: Utilize the computer-based asset management system to accurately record all work performed
• Make it Flawless: Responsible for the overall condition of all the above equipment. Perform and log regularly scheduled preventive maintenance on all material handling equipment

Qualifications: Can You Check These Boxes?

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience with repair of Material Handling Equipment required
• Experience with “Crown” manufactured equipment preferred
• Attend relevant Manufacturer Training Modules for equipment currently in use
• Must have good working knowledge of electrical circuits, be able to work with wire diagrams, and be able to read and understand schematics
• Must be able to weld (wire or stick) and use a torch (oxygen or acetylene) to cut and braze. (preferred if work is on maintaining batteries)
• Knowledge of shop equipment, e.g. lathe, mill, drill, tire press, hand tools, power tools, etc.
• Ability to work night, weekend/ early morning hours based on business needs
• Valid driver’s license and ongoing acceptable driving record
• Basic computer skills
• Pre-employment screening includes, but isn’t limited to, criminal background check

Benefits: What’s in It for You?

As a full-time member of our NFM Family, you will enjoy:

• Same day pay - access to your earned pay on-demand, when you need it the most
• Competitive pay - generous annual increases up to 7%
• Inclusive culture – Because everyone who works or shops at NFM should feel right at home
• Health, dental, vision, life Insurance, short and long term disability
• Paid holidays (upon hire) and paid time off (after 90 days)
• Staff discount on merchandise (Collectively, NFM staff have saved almost $2 million on purchases in the last 12 months)
• Virtual and in-person career development opportunities at all levels
• Paid community volunteer opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• You’ll start saving for your retirement immediately in NFM’s 401(k) and you’re eligible for company match after one year. NFM’s 401(k) also offers Berkshire Stock as an investment option

Nebraska Furniture Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer