Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Location: Sikeston, MO

Level: Hourly

Reports to: Department Manager

Schedule: Day Shift

Description:

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining the maintenance and minor repairs of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), carpentry, painting, mechanical (conveying systems, etc.) and other building systems. They will be responsible for performing various jobs inside and outside the warehouse to keep the equipment, forklifts, reach trucks, tuggers, building and grounds in proper working order.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: performing required safety inspections/ tests (safety audit items/ fire pump/ suppression systems), periodic equipment inspections (dock levelers, air compressor(s), etc.) and working with contractor services on jobs beyond their scope of work. Candidate(s) will also be required to track maintenance activities/ work orders using business systems such as Google Sheets and Softeon.

Competitive rates and compensation package. Full-time positions begin at $21.90 /hour with regular increases to $30.40 /hour. First shift operation, holidays off, no weekends.

Note: There may be some varied hours and days required to work given business needs.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

• At least three-five years of maintenance experience required.

• Knowledgeable of Lockout/Tagout/Tryout (LO/TO/TO) procedures

• Knowledgeable of Confined Space procedures

• 10 hour OSHA Certification preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of OSHA Compliance and Safety Requirements

• Team player who works productively with a wide range of people

• Safety focus

• Motivated self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced environment

• Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities

• Superior organizational skills, customer service, and project management skills

• Ability to certify and operate warehouse equipment

• Must be experienced in the use of basic mechanical tools

• Must possess strong problem-solving skills to repair equipment

• Ability to read blueprints/ schematics

• Must possess general knowledge in maintaining and repairing warehouse equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, and conveying systems

• Must be able to coordinate and schedule preventive maintenance of warehouse equipment

• Ability to oversee all maintenance and repair of warehouse conveyor system

• Must have the ability to test and understand the basic operation of the warehouse fire protection system

• Must have basic understanding of a computer for use with recording various information and updating equipment repair information

• Must have experience with electrical circuitry, plumbing repairs and evaporative cooling systems

• Basic welding/ cutting skills is not required but a plus

• Will assist in other departments as necessary

• Able to work overtime when necessary

• Able to flex hours of work and days to accommodate repairs, installation, modernization, and other miscellaneous projects

Benefits available to you:

• Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision

• Paid time off to foster work/life balance

• Profit sharing

• Bonus Pay opportunities

• Retirement funding opportunities

• Education reimbursement

• Health club reimbursement

• Career advancement opportunities

About Do it Best Group

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world's largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities.

Our Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served

Our Mission: Making the best even better

Our Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams