Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Petco Maintenance Technician

Want to help pets live their best lives?

We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets and people.

• Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
• Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
• Let's Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

About Petco:

We're proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we're here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

Schedule: 5:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday with OT as needed

Pay Range: $22.00/hour - $28.00/hour *Based on experience

Why work at "just another job" when you can join Petco where we "work for you"! We raise the bar, we build communities.

• We offer a Safe, Diverse, and Inclusive work environment, flexible schedules, competitive starting rates and career growth opportunities.
• We have amazing benefits and discounts worth barking about.
• We deliver healthy and happy experiences for pets and the people who love them by providing products, services, advice and experiences that keep pets physically fit, mentally alert, socially engaged and emotionally happy!

Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of all rolling stock, machinery, equipment and in the facility. This position is also responsible for the day to day maintenance and upkeep of the interior and exterior of the facility.

Essential Job Functions:

Through previous background and experience, the candidate must demonstrate, with or without an accommodation, the ability to:

• Assess equipment and recommend an appropriate course of action.
• Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with an emphasis on the Company's interests.
• Maintain and repair powered material handling equipment, pick carousels, conveyors and other automation equipment.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot escalated technical problems and complex mechanical issues including; repairing material handling equipment such as forklifts and warehouse equipment such as picking carousels, conveyors, shrink-wrap machines and inventory racks.
• Perform repair and maintenance duties to the interior and exterior building structure including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, framing, roofing, painting, and other general construction.
• Perform preventive maintenance of rolling stock and equipment as required
• Observe and promote established safety procedures.
• Prioritizes maintenance of red tagged equipment.
• Assist in physical inventories as required.
• May perform other projects and tasks as assigned.

Nature of Supervision:

Minimal instruction is provided on some, but not all tasks to be performed, and work is periodically checked or inspected upon completion. In addition, some tasks and projects may be assigned which may last several days or longer without direct supervision, and only general direction or guidance may be provided in order to check completion status, quality of work and adherence to specifications.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Although this position generally does not directly supervise other partners, this position may provide functional guidance, work direction and training to lower level Maintenance Technicians.

Educational Background:

The minimum educational background is a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED), and either a technical degree or certification in industrial maintenance or related field is required.

Previous Experience:

A minimum of 3 years of related experience is required. Position requires prior experience performing repairs and preventative maintenance on powered industrial equipment such as material handling equipment and automation systems such as conveyance and sortation systems, PLCs, and other related equipment. Experience in a warehousing or manufacturing environment is preferred.

Work Environment:

In addition to extensive walking, bending, stooping and climbing, the nature of this position entails constant exposure to heat, cold, dirt, dust, fumes, and noise within the warehouse. While some job duties may occasionally be conducted outdoors, the majority of work is performed indoors. Risk of injury in this type of work should not be overlooked.

Contacts:

Contacts are primarily with the immediate supervisor and employees within the warehouse and generally involve the routine exchange of information. Routinely communicates with vendors and contractors.

Salary Range: $17.10 - $28.15

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.