Forklift Technician

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Forklift Technician – JLL

What this job involves:

The Forklift Technician plays a critical role in maintaining operational excellence for JLL's client facilities. This position focuses primarily on performing preventative and corrective maintenance on a fleet of forklifts and floor scrubbers, while providing backup support for broader facility equipment operations. You will be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining safe working conditions. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to develop your technical expertise while contributing directly to seamless facility operations and client satisfaction.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Perform corrective maintenance on a fleet of 33 reach trucks and sit-down forklifts, including wheel replacements, hydraulic line replacements, electrical troubleshooting, and maintaining camera and sensor systems
• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance on all forklifts to ensure optimal performance and longevity
• Maintain an inventory of spare parts and order additional parts as needed to support timely repairs
• Provide daily reports of repairs completed and document maintenance activities
• Coordinate with external vendors to perform repairs that cannot be completed in-house and monitor the quality and pricing of their work
• Support Facilities staff as needed on all facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials and maintain a clean and safe workplace

Required Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience maintaining and repairing forklifts
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair a variety of forklift failures, including those resulting from wear and impact events
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to bend, sit, kneel, squat, stand, reach, and lay as required to access equipment components for extended periods of time
• Willingness to work exposed to heat, sunlight, rain, cold, and during both daylight and night-time hours as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Forklift Technician credentials
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Experience with floor scrubber maintenance and repair
• Familiarity with facility maintenance systems and building equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Location: Middletown, DE

Work Shift: 1st shift

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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