Warehouse Maintenance Technician

BASIC PURPOSE Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of warehouse-related equipment (i.e. pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, batteries, etc). This keeps day and night warehouse operations functional to ensure efficient shipping and receiving of product. SCHEDULE Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM COMPENSATION Compensation depends on relevant experience, education, skills, location and other factors. The expected base rate is between $27.00 – $29.00/hr. BENEFITS Health insurance, pre‑tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short‑term & long‑term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to warehouse‑related equipment to ensure availability for day and night operations. Review equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintain a repair log per USF policy. Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on equipment and maintain PM log with proper documentation per USF policy. Comply with all USF and government safety guidelines when working on equipment (Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding, required documentation, safe work environment, etc.). Maintain and secure the battery‑charging area, batteries, and other equipment contained therein. Be responsible for company tools and maintenance equipment, including inventory maintenance, safe operation, proper storage, and security of tool area. If authorized, purchase tools and other equipment needs from local vendors to perform required duties. Perform light maintenance duties as assigned (e.g., replacement of light bulbs, painting, storage rack repairs, light plumbing, equipment repairs, basic drywall and concrete repairs). RELATIONSHIPS Internal: Warehouse personnel and supervisory staff, Operations support, Maintenance and Sanitation personnel. External: Outside vendors. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Training: High School education or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred. Related Experience: A minimum of six months previous mechanic experience required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; able to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment; welding ability; able to read and write legibly; able to follow orders; basic mathematical skills; able to work with little direct supervision. Must have experience upkeeping and maintaining pallet jacks, high‑lifts, forklifts, batteries, etc. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS General SIT – Occasionally STAND – Frequently WALK – Frequently DRIVE – Occasionally (test drives equipment) Lift 1‑10 lbs (Sedentary) – Continuously 10‑20 lbs (Light) – Frequently 25‑50 lbs (Medium) – Occasionally 50‑100 lbs (Heavy) – Occasionally Over 100 lbs – Never Carry 1‑10 lbs (Sedentary) – Frequently 10‑20 lbs (Light) – Frequently 25‑50 lbs (Medium) – Occasionally 50‑100 lbs (Heavy) – Occasionally Over 100 lbs – Never Other Push/Pull – Occasionally (e.g., boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units) Climb/Balance – Occasionally (e.g., equipment Pallet Jack, forklift, order selector) Stoop/Squat – Frequently Kneel/Bend – Occasionally Bend – Frequently Reach above shoulder – Occasionally Grasp objects – Frequently Manipulate objects – Frequently Twisting – Occasionally EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status. #J-18808-Ljbffr