Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Apprentice Maintenance Technician

The Apprentice Maintenance Technician is an entry-level role designed to develop the skills and knowledge required to become a Maintenance Technician. This position assists internal and external maintenance personnel with basic tasks while learning to maintain systems, equipment, and facilities. Through hands-on training and mentorship, the apprentice will progressively build the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment independently.

This role is designed to advance into a Maintenance Technician position based on skill development, performance, and demonstrated competency in mechanical, electrical, and facility maintenance.

Essential Duties

• Attend required training programs to build maintenance skills.
• Work under supervision of experienced technician to develop job knowledge.
• Follow instructions in a professional and respectful manner.
• Use tools, equipment, utility and motor vehicles on surfaces and/or elevated heights safely while developing proficiency.
• Assist with preventive maintenance schedules and equipment inspections.
• Support troubleshooting and repair of facility systems and equipment.
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks on warehouse, stores and delivery; grounds, and equipment. Up to and including welding, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Learn and gradually perform more advanced repair tasks.
• Communicate maintenance issues effectively.
• Assist with safety and equipment training as skills develop.
• Assist with janitorial associates.
• Travel to other locations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical or trade schooling preferred but not required.
• Related experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Aptitude for understanding welding, repairing mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbed equipment and warehouse structure.
• Good communication and listening skills
• Basic computer knowledge
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to complete paperwork in an accurate, neat and efficient manner.
• Professionalism, flexibility, cooperation, self-motivation, friendliness, helpfulness and solid work ethic.
• Ability to learn and apply new skills through experience and instruction by others.
• Ability to work with and train associates to become machine operators.

Physical Demands & Other Requirements

• Maintain a valid Drivers License
• Maintain acceptable MVR
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, push, pull, and lift 100+ lbs. repetitively in a warehouse environment.