Warehouse - Maintenance

EFCO Corp.; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

EFCO Corp. seeks a Maintenance Technician in Columbus, OH to maintain and repair industrial equipment and manage building and grounds on site. You will perform routine inspections, diagnose malfunctions, and ensure lockout/tagout safety procedures are followed.

Responsibilities include maintaining facilities, equipment, and safety compliance, with emphasis on detail, independence, and adherence to EFCO's safety culture and core values. Onsite, full-time role with physical demands as described.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in maintenance, mechanics, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial or warehouse maintenance.
• Other: Familiarity with mechanical systems, electrical repair, and basic groundskeeping equipment; strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance: perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment; diagnose and repair malfunctions; observe lockout/tagout procedures.
• Facilities and Grounds: maintain grounds and facilities to meet standards; keep clean and organized work area and signs.
• Safety: ensure compliance with federal/local safety regulations; use protective equipment and report hazards.
• EFCO Core Values: act with integrity, quality, innovation, and super service in daily tasks.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical repair

Groundskeeping equipment

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational training in maintenance

Job description

Purpose

Maintain and repair large and small industrial equipment. Must know, practice, and be in compliance with all safety rules and procedures. This position is also responsible for the overall maintenance of the building, grounds and equipment on site.

EFCO Culture & Safety Statement

Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any / all injuries – no matter how minor – immediately to their supervisor or manager.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance (60%)

Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on a daily, bi-weekly, quarterly, and annual basis or per preventive maintenance program: Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment. Diagnose and repair any malfunctions or breakdowns. Responsible for lockout tagout (LOTO) process and procedures. Inspect and service cranes, forklifts, rigging, and other items as needed. Install additional equipment or move existing equipment with necessary support hookups. Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, maintenance repairs, and inspections including maintaining records and reports. Assist in developing maintenance plans. Other duties as assigned by supervision.

Facilities and Grounds (10%)

Monitor and maintain facility grounds, which include grass trimming, weed removal, trash pick-up, parking lots, and any other activities necessary to preserve the professional appearance of the property. Painting & power wash as needed. Maintain a meticulously clean and organized work area. Responsible for the maintenance of company facilities, including offices, to meet federal and local regulatory standards. Maintain a meticulously clean and organized work area, including all tools, equipment, safety striping and signage consistent with warehouse standards.

Safety (15%)

Ensure all federal and local safety regulations are followed. Fix potential safety hazards. Follow all company safety rules and procedures. Utilize all applicable personal protective equipment in the performance of duties. Report or, if qualified, correct immediately all equipment malfunctions, unsafe equipment and acts, material revisions and product deviations to supervisor.

EFCO Core Values (15%)

Act with INTEGRITY, be responsible, trustworthy, and respectful. Execute QUALITY work following standard processes and making data-driven decisions. INNOVATE, be self-aware, curious, and continuously improve self and work. Provide SUPER SERVICE, be collaborative, create value, and consistently meet and exceed internal and external customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in maintenance, mechanics, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial or warehouse maintenance.
• Other Requirements: Familiarity with mechanical systems, electrical repair, and basic groundskeeping equipment; strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Core Competencies

• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job‑specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Adaptability: Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, priorities, and feedback.
• Analysis: Breaks down complex information to identify patterns, relationships, and root causes.
• Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.
• Judgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.

EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Level I Work: Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force rarely and/or 25 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force to constantly move objects.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Climbing: Rarely
• Hearing, speaking: Continuously. Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines
• Vision: Continuously
• Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently
• Standing: Frequently to Continuously
• Sitting: Rarely to Continuously
• Walking: Frequently
• Forward bend in standing: Occasionally to Frequently
• Rotation in standing: Occasionally
• Squatting: Occasionally to Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally to Frequently
• Stooping: Occasionally to frequently
• Static postures: Occasionally to Frequently
• Right-hand Left-hand coordination: continuous with average eye/hand coordination
• Reaching: Frequently
• Crawling: Rarely
• Crouching: Occasionally
• Repetitive Motions- shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Frequently to Continuously
• Elevated work: Crown level 5 lbs up to 2 mins occasionally, and rarely 20 lbs up to 20 secs
• Floor to waist vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, rarely up to 50 lbs
• Waist to crown vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, rarely up to 50 lbs
• Horizontal carry: Frequently 25 lbs, rarely 50 lbs for 25 feet
• Push horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, rarely 50 lbs
• Pull horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, rarely 50 lbs
• One hand pull right hand: Frequently 25 lbs, rarely 50 lbs for 20 ft
• One hand pull left hand: Frequently 25 lbs, rarely 50 lbs for 20 ft
• Left hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 50 lbs, Occasionally up to 65 lbs
• Right hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 50 lbs, Occasionally up to 65 lbs
• Expertise in:
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required

Working Arrangement

• This role will work 100% onsite at our Colombus, Ohiolocation.